Former President Donald Trump and former First Lady Melania Trump in New York City, on July 20, 2022. James Devaney/GC Images Former First Lady Melania Trump worried that her husband was "blowing" the US COVID response. She is described as "rattled by the coronavirus and convinced that Trump was screwing up" in a new book. […]
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Omicron BA.4.6: The possible symptoms to spot as new Covid variant spreads in the UK
THE PANDEMIC continues as the UK heads into autumn. In recent weeks a new variant of the virus has emerged: Omicron BA.4.6. Here’s what you need to know.
Majority of Canadians have now caught COVID — so what does that mean for the future?
The majority of Canadians have caught COVID-19 since Omicron and its highly contagious subvariants triggered enormous waves of infection this year — with new estimates suggesting almost two-thirds of the population have had it.
Covid cases ‘starting to go up again’ warns expert – top five symptoms in current cases
COVID cases have started going up again, according to King’s College London Professor Tim Spector. A sore throat remains one of the top symptoms in current cases.
The Mystery of Why Some People Don’t Get Covid
A small number of people appear naturally immune to the coronavirus. Scientists think they might hold the key to helping protect us all. https://media.wired.com/photos/631ba4bad884b4dcc94164ce/master/pass/Covid_Science_GettyImages-1320740286.jpg
Ontario receives 1st doses of bivalent COVID vaccines, reports 74 more deaths linked to virus
A first limited shipment of bivalent COVID-19 vaccines has arrived in Ontario, Minister of Health Sylvia Jones said Thursday, as the province reported 74 more people died with the illness over the last week.
Bivalent COVID vaccines are here. What happens to the existing vaccines?
With newer, more targeted vaccines rolling out, what is Canada doing with its originals? Some experts are concerned this latest stage of vaccine rollout could mean more vaccines are wasted as demand from other countries dwindles.
Dr. Oz owns stock in companies that supply hydroxychloroquine, the anti-malaria drug he pushed the White House to use as unproven COVID treatment
Mehmet Oz, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania, takes part in a Republican Jewish Coalition event in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022. Matt Rourke, File/Associated Press Dr. Oz emailed the White House in March 2020 promoting an anti-malaria drug to treat COVID-19. Oz owns stock in two companies that supply the drug, financial […]
Ontario needs to develop strategy to manage long COVID, science table says
Ontario’s recently disbanded science table says the province needs a “proactive and comprehensive strategy” to manage long COVID, including substantial investments in research.
With BA.5 boosters, Biden officials herald the start of annual COVID shots
Enlarge / Syringes filled with COVID-19 vaccine sit on a table at a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on April 06, 2022 in San Rafael, California. (credit: Getty | Justin Sullivan) The updated COVID-19 boosters targeting the BA.4/5 subvariants now rolling out nationwide are meant to head off a surge of the disease this fall and winter—but […]