Repeat COVID-19 infections could lead to severe health consequences, including organ failure and even death. A new study from Washington University School of Medicine and the Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care system found that people who were infected with the virus numerous times were twice as likely to die and three times more likely to beContinue reading “Repeat COVID infections could be deadly: study”
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About 1,000 students out sick with flu symptoms at Virginia high school!!
About 1,000 students at a large Virginia high school were absent this week with a flu-like illness. The widespread sickness at Stafford High School outside of Washington, DC, prompted the school to cancel all weekend activities and athletics, according to a Friday posting on its Facebook page. “Due to the high number of student and staff illnessesContinue reading “About 1,000 students out sick with flu symptoms at Virginia high school!!”
Biden tests positive for COVID, has dry cough and fatigue
President Biden on Thursday tested positive for COVID-19 — one day after giving a gaffe-filled speech that spurred health concerns and about four days after returning from meetings in Saudi Arabia with killer Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman. Biden, 79, is the oldest-ever American president and his advanced age puts him at elevated risk of serious illness orContinue reading “Biden tests positive for COVID, has dry cough and fatigue”
COVID-19, shootings: Is mass death now tolerated in America?
(AP) — After mass shootings killed and wounded people grocery shopping, going to church and simply living their lives last weekend, the nation marked a milestone of 1 million deaths from COVID-19. The number, once unthinkable, is now an irreversible reality in the United States — just like the persistent reality of gun violence thatContinue reading “COVID-19, shootings: Is mass death now tolerated in America?”
Scientists identify new gene differences in severe COVID patients
Scientists have pinpointed 16 new genetic variants in people who developed severe COVID-19 in a large study published on Monday that could help researchers develop treatments for very sick patients. The results suggest that people with severe COVID have genes that predispose them to one of two problems: failure to limit the ability of theContinue reading “Scientists identify new gene differences in severe COVID patients”
Queen cancels virtual engagements as she is still experiencing mild Covid symptoms
( CNN.com ) London (CNN)Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II canceled her planned virtual engagements on Tuesday as she continues to suffer from mild Covid-19 symptoms, Buckingham Palace has said. The palace announced Sunday that the 95-year-old monarch had contracted the virus. “As Her Majesty is still experiencing mild cold-like symptoms she has decided not to undertake her planned virtualContinue reading “Queen cancels virtual engagements as she is still experiencing mild Covid symptoms”
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