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EU approves adapted Pfizer/BioNtech vaccine for COVID-19 variant

Fri, 2023-09-01 12:39 — mike kraft
EU authorises use of adapted Pfizer/BioNtech vaccine for COVID-19 variant The European Commission has authorised an updated COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer and its German partner BioNtech to be used in EU countries' vaccination campaigns this autumn to target the dominant Omicron XBB.1.5 variant, it said on Friday. Reuters Reuters

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Opinion: Why the new covid variant is not cause for concern — yet

Fri, 2023-09-01 12:25 — mike kraft
Opinion | The Checkup With Dr. Wen: Why the new covid variant is not cause for concern — yet It’s not yet time to bring back covid restrictions. Leana S.
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Opinion: The U.S. needs a more comprehensive COVID treatment approach

Thu, 2023-08-31 10:20 — mike kraft
It’s long past time for a more comprehensive Covid treatment approach The recent Covid mini-surge shows we need more tools to combat the virus. Torie Bosch STAT

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Masks and the new COVID-19 variant: What some experts are saying

Thu, 2023-08-31 10:03 — mike kraft
Are mask mandates coming back with new COVID-19 variant? Here’s what experts are saying The CDC reported in regards to the new variant ‘if you choose to wear a mask, wear a high-quality one that fits well over your nose and mouth.’ Yahoo News
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UK health officials move forward autumn flu and Covid vaccinations as new variant spreads

Thu, 2023-08-31 09:50 — mike kraft
UK health officials bring forward autumn flu and Covid vaccinations Move in England comes after detection of highly-mutated coronavirus variant that is spreading around the world The Guardian

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Overview of what is known about the New COVID Mini-Wave

Wed, 2023-08-30 09:42 — mike kraft
What to Know About the New COVID Mini-Wave Cases and hospitalizations have been ticking up, there’s a new variant on the radar, and updated boosters are on the way. Chas Danner Intelligencer
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EU agency recommends Pfizer's updated COVID vaccine for XBB.1.5 variant

Wed, 2023-08-30 09:23 — mike kraft
EU regulator backs Pfizer's updated COVID vaccine for XBB.1.5 variant The European Medicines Agency (EMA) said on Wednesday its human medicines committee (CHMP) recommended authorizing Pfizer's updated COVID-19 vaccine targeting the dominant XBB.1.5 variant of Omicron. Reuters Reuters

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Omicron variant may be less likely to lead to long COVID --German study

Tue, 2023-08-29 10:26 — mike kraft
Omicron variant may be less likely to lead to long COVID The study took place before availability of the 2-strain COVID-19 vaccine, which offers protection against Omicron and the wild-type virus. CIDRAP
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Evaluating the risk: As Covid-19 has changed, so has immunity and potential problems

Tue, 2023-08-29 10:11 — mike kraft
Covid-19 has changed and so has our immunity. Here’s how to think about risk from the virus now Experts say it’s less risky to catch Covid-19 than it used to be, but there are still good reasons not to treat it casually. Yahoo Life

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Avoiding COVID infection--new study supports vacinations, masks and ventilation

Tue, 2023-08-29 09:52 — mike kraft
Summer Covid Surge 2023: How to Lower Your Risk A new study of prison populations shows vaccination can ward off infection — up to a point. Masks and ventilation could make the difference. Lisa Jarvis Bloomberg
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