Vietnamese Pangolins Carry COVID-Like Coronavirus
Latest Coronavirus News FRIDAY, March 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) In a finding that suggests the new coronavirus did indeed jump species to cause the pandemic, a new study reports that pangolins seized from the illegal wildlife trade in Vietnam were carrying SARS-CoV-2-related coronaviruses. Previously, only pangolins confiscated in China had tested positive for such coronaviruses. […]
Brain Changes May Fuel ‘Long COVID’ Anxiety, Confusion
Latest Coronavirus News TUESDAY, March 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) Here’s more evidence of the toll that COVID-19 takes on the human brain: A new study finds biomarkers of neuron damage and brain inflammation in the blood are associated with brain function changes in both hospitalized COVID-19 patients and people with long COVID. Combined blood biomarker […]
COVID-19 Cases, Deaths Continue To Drop Globally, WHO Says
LONDON (AP) — The number of new coronavirus cases and deaths globally have continued to fall in the past week, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, with only the Western Pacific reporting an increase in COVID-19. In its latest report on the pandemic issued on Wednesday, the U.N. health agency said new COVID-19 infections dropped […]
U.S. Surgeon General Investigates COVID-19 Misinformation
Latest Coronavirus News FRIDAY, March 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) An investigation into health misinformation on COVID-19 has been launched by U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy. “Misinformation has had a profound impact on COVID-19 and our response,” Murthy told CNN. “Studies have demonstrated that the vast majority of the American public either believes common myths […]
Cloth Masks Don’t Cut It for Keeping COVID Away
Latest Coronavirus News TUESDAY, March 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) If you’re counting on a cloth mask to protect you from COVID-19, you may need to re-think that strategy, a new study shows. Researchers found that cloth face masks do little to fend off tiny airborne particles, while concluding that specialized N95 and similar masks do […]
COVID Cases, Deaths Continue To Fall Globally, WHO Reports
GENEVA (AP) — The number of new coronavirus cases reported globally dropped by 16% last week, marking a month-long decline in COVID-19 infections, according to figures from the World Health Organization. In its weekly report on the pandemic issued late Tuesday, the U.N. health agency also said that deaths fell by 10%, continuing a drop […]
Most Free COVID-19 Tests Have Shipped: White House
Latest Coronavirus News WEDNESDAY, Feb. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) More than 90% of free at-home COVID-19 tests ordered through a federal government website have been shipped in an “unprecedented” effort, the Biden administration’s senior adviser on testing said Tuesday. “It’s a lot of firsts. It’s the biggest test acquisition in history. It’s the fastest delivery […]
Allergic Reaction to Your First COVID Shot? Risk of Another Is Low – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Coronavirus News WEDNESDAY, Feb. 23, 2022 So, you had a severe allergic reaction to your first COVID-19 shot. Does that doom you to the same after your second shot? Apparently not, claims a new analysis that found the risk of a second vaccine dose reaction is extremely low. Right now, the recommendation for someone […]
‘Fact Check’ Notes Work Best to Counter COVID Lies Online
Latest Coronavirus News FRIDAY, Feb. 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) Journalistic fact checks do more to combat the spread of COVID-19 misinformation than false tags used by social media companies, a new study finds. Journalistic fact checks not only flag a post as false, but also provide information refuting the fake claim with links to more […]
Giving the Heart a Push to Help Ease Long COVID
Latest Coronavirus News WEDNESDAY, Feb. 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) Could a therapy used to treat chest pain ease the debilitating symptoms of long COVID? Yes, claims a small but promising study that found it helped ease fatigue, shortness of breath and other symptoms in people who can’t shake side effects that haunt them long after […]