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Coronamedicine Nirmatrelvir Prevents Hospitalizations

Pfizer’s Nirmatrelvir, a protease inhibitor, has been found to reduce the risk of hospitalization in people with risk factors for severe Covid-19 by up to

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20% Excess Mortality in Germany

In November 2021, Germany experienced a 20% increase in mortality rates compared to previous years. While deaths related to COVID-19 can partially explain this surge,

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Paxlovid: Highly Effective COVID Medication

Pfizer’s combination drug, Paxlovid, has been found to reduce the risk of hospitalization and death by 89% in high-risk COVID-19 patients. The drug is expected

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Omikron vaccine effectiveness lower

The Covid-19 variant Omicron has been found to have a significantly weaker vaccine protection after the second dose, according to data from South Africa and

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90% Reduction in Illness and Death with Booster Vaccination

Israel’s booster vaccination campaign has been successful in reducing the risk of COVID-19 infection and death, according to recent studies. The campaign began in July

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Glowing Mask Detects COVID-19

A new mask has been developed that can detect COVID-19 infections by simply spraying it with SARS-CoV-2 antibodies from ostrich eggs. The mask contains a

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Boost Vaccination with 2G Rules

The announcement of stricter COVID-19 restrictions for unvaccinated individuals in Austria has led to an increase in vaccination rates, according to a study by the

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Flu vaccine may ease COVID-19

A recent study presented at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) has found that getting a flu shot can reduce the

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Rise of Right-wing Populists Amid Covid-19

A recent analysis of social media posts has revealed that right-wing populists are using the Covid-19 pandemic to further their political agendas. Some of these

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WHO team searches for COVID origin

WHO Scientists to Investigate Origin of COVID-19 in China On January 14, 2021, independent scientists from the World Health Organization (WHO) arrived in China to