Two years after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11, 2020, questions still persist about the origins of the virus that caused lockdowns, overwhelmed healthcare systems, disrupted economies, and caused millions of deaths worldwide.
A UK study suggests that “prolonged colds” can be akin to the long-term effects of Covid-19, with individuals experiencing lingering symptoms post-initial infection.
According to the Centre for Disease Control, COVID-19 variant EG.5 also known as Eris continues to cause infections in the United States, accounting for almost 30 percent of all cases of Covid. Although the Centre’s Data Tracker estimates that COVID-19-related hospital admissions decreased about 3 percent percent nationally compared with the week before September 23, … Read more
In a groundbreaking revelation, scientists from Shanghai Ruijin Hospital have unraveled the intricate molecular mechanism behind the potent antiviral effects of three-booster inactivated COVID-19 vaccines.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given the green light to updated COVID-19 booster shots from Pfizer and Moderna, marking a significant development in the ongoing battle against the virus. These booster shots are designed to combat the XBB.1.5 Omicron subvariant, are fully approved for individuals aged 12 and older, and are authorized for emergency use in those aged 6 months through 11 years.
The WHO says that even though the emergency phase of the COVID-19 pandemic is over, it has not yet come to an end.