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Do not assume COVID pandemic reaching “end game,” warns WHO
15Feb By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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Do not assume COVID pandemic reaching “end game,” warns WHO

An attendee of a WHO executive board meeting, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, warns WHO against lurching between panic and neglect when it comes to the attitude towards the COVID-19 virus. We are currently in the third year of the pandemic, with no clear end in sight. Within the span of the pandemic, there have been nearly 6 million deaths globally. Omicron is unlikely to be the last variant of this crisis. To read more, click here.
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After the Omicron wave, here’s what experts say could come next in 2022
14Feb By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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After the Omicron wave, here’s what experts say could come next in 2022

If we as a society approach COVID the right way, there is an end in sight. Epidemiologists and infectious disease experts are trying to figure out what the next part of the pandemic will likely look like. They are looking into Omicron and considering how it emerged and the implications it had on society. They noted that it peaked in areas where the variant first hit like in Boston or New York. It is suspected that the next variant will be equally or more transmissible that Omicron is. Symptoms can range from no-existent to more severe. Regardless of what happens next, we know how to stop sever Covid. To read more, click here.
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NFL reaches agreement with NFLPA to suspend all COVID-19 testing, protocols for 2022
14Feb By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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NFL reaches agreement with NFLPA to suspend all COVID-19 testing, protocols for 2022

The weekly Reserve/COVID-19 list is now a thing of the past. The NFL has notified all 32 teams that all COVID-19 testing has ceased. This news also includes that guidance that COVID-19 protocols in general, such as mask wearing and contact tracing, will also stop immediately. Players, coaches, and office personnel are still required to adhere to the protocols set by their counties; but back to pre-COVID protocols as far as football is concerned. To read more, click here.
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Parents: Infant formula recalls and recent study on Pfizer COVID vaccine effectiveness for kids during omicron surge
14Feb By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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Parents: Infant formula recalls and recent study on Pfizer COVID vaccine effectiveness for kids during omicron surge

There has recently been a recall on Similac PM 60/40 cans after an infant who was exposed unfortunately died, according to the FDA. A study finds that the two dose Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine decreased in effectiveness during the omicron surge. This fact was noted for children aged 5 to 11 years old. If you have an infant that is experiencing symptoms that are related to Salmonella or Cronobacter infection, contact your primary health care provider as soon as possible and report their symptoms. To read more, click here.
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Pfizer’s COVID vaccine is not as protective against omicron for 5 to 11 year-olds, data suggests
10Feb By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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Pfizer’s COVID vaccine is not as protective against omicron for 5 to 11 year-olds, data suggests

Further studies of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine suggests that the vaccine is not effective at preventing infection from the omicron variant. This has been observed amongst 5 to 11 year-olds, making parents afraid and adding onto their list of things to be worried about. While the vaccine will still prevent serious illness, parents are asking should they still vaccinate their kids. Are their kids even safe? Will there now be a delay for vaccinations for the pre-school age group due to the new discoveries? To read more, click here.
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The White House has a new plan for COVID-19 aimed at getting things back to normal
9Feb By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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The White House has a new plan for COVID-19 aimed at getting things back to normal

The White House has released a plan that includes going back to normal, pre-Covid, by encouraging people to get tested and treated while remaining vigilant for new outbreaks and surges. With all of the interventions in place, leaders are confident that we are headed in the right direction. The newest initiative is “test to treat” where people can get tested and be offered anti-viral pills on the spot, at no cost. This is expected to be rolled out in March of 2022 per Biden’s State of the Union address that was delivered recently. To read more, click here.
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How long can you wear your N95, according to experts
9Feb By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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How long can you wear your N95, according to experts

An N95’s mask material and ability to filtrate pathogens is not compromised unless someone physically rubs or pokes holes in it. So how long can you wear one? According to a professor of civil and environmental engineering, you can wear then for a really long time. Some speculate that you can wear them up to 40 hours. They are only considered single use due to their nature of being used for medical professionals. In order to increase the amount of time appropriate to reuse the mask, avoid touching the outer part of the mask when you are putting it on your face. If the mask is visibly damp, dirty, or creased, consider swapping it out for a new mask. To read more, click here.
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“Mild” Covid-19 doesn’t always feel that way
8Feb By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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“Mild” Covid-19 doesn’t always feel that way

Even if your doctor has diagnosed you with a mild case of Covid, your illness may not feel that way. A vaccinated and boosted dietitian was surprised to learn that she was infected with the Covid-19 virus. This came as a shock because she also wears her mask and takes all appropriate measure to protect herself. Even if you only have minor sniffles, being infected can still cause serious disease. Mild Covid has the symptoms that we are all too familiar with like a fever, sore throat, and fatigue. If you or someone you know has mild Covid, a trip to the emergency room may not be necessary. To read more, click here.
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As Omicron cases fall, doctors anxiously await possible surge of dangerous child complication MIS-C
8Feb By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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As Omicron cases fall, doctors anxiously await possible surge of dangerous child complication MIS-C

A record number of U.S. children were found to be sick right after the Omicron coronavirus variant made its appearance in the states. A rare and dangerous condition known as multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, MIS-C, is expected to create a surge in cases although that has not happened yet. The symptoms for MIS-C are non-uniform but they include: abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, conjunctivitis, and low blood pressure. The cases for this particular condition vary by region, and they only represents a small number of child Covid cases. To read more, click here.
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Study finds that children release fewer respiratory droplets and aerosols, a clue to understanding Covid-19 transmission
8Feb By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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Study finds that children release fewer respiratory droplets and aerosols, a clue to understanding Covid-19 transmission

When compared to adults, children between the ages 8 to 10 only release a quarter of the aerosols that adults do. This information comes from a study where 15 children were studied. The number of particles emitted and the volume of the particles was the primary measure of the study. Another finding of the study was that children are less loud than adults which accounted for the difference of particle emission. Children were found to be less susceptible to infection and more likely to be asymptomatic than adults. The study showed that the main difference between children and adults in the severity of the disease. To read more, click here.
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