Omicron
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New Omicron sub-current detected in South Africa
“BA.4 dominance did not lead to a change in transmission rate or severity,” he said. These sub-variants did not cause…
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XE Variation of Omicron Stress Could Lead to Fourth Pandemic Wave
or change color. However, the severity of symptoms can vary depending on the individual’s immunity and ). with more than…
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Shipping mask orders extended as COVID-19 cases increase
The mask order remains in effect for public transit while the CDC assesses the potential impact of the COVID-19 peak.…
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COVID: Nearly 50% of household transmission
New research shows that transmission of COVID-19 within a household can be as high as 50%, and that children play…
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COVID: Recording US statistics when reaching 1 million
On the deadliest day of a terrifying week in April 2020, COVID claimed the lives of 816 people in New…
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COVID: Public asked to manage risk with less data
MONTREAL – At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, retired teacher Lois Armstrong said local health officials where she lives…
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COVID: India extends boosters to all adults, free dose limits
NEW DELHI – India started providing boosted doses of COVID-19 vaccine to all adults on Sunday but limited the free…
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COVID: Shanghai begins to relax lockdown
BEIJING – China’s largest city Shanghai will soon begin dismantling communities that have not reported positive cases within 14 days…
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COVID-19: The number of students absent from school increases amid the sixth wave
TORONTO – As the provinces continue to promote living with COVID-19, teachers and staff in Ontario are raising concerns about…
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‘magic mushroom’ users have lower risk of addiction: study
Psilocybin, the substance found in magic mushrooms, has been linked to a reduced risk of opioid addiction, a recent study…
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