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New vaccine demonstrates strong protection against severe Covid-19 in clinical trials
3Feb By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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New vaccine demonstrates strong protection against severe Covid-19 in clinical trials

A new vaccine option against Covid-19 is well underway. Sanofi and GSK, European drug makers are in the late stages of clinical testing for a vaccine that will be names Vidprevtyn. This vaccine works by using harmless protein fragments that instruct the immune system how to locate and fight SARS-CoV-2. Past studies on this vaccine are promising and the companies are hoping to roll out this vaccine very soon. To read more, click here.
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Time between Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines can be up to 8 weeks for some people, updated CDC guidance says
2Feb By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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Time between Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines can be up to 8 weeks for some people, updated CDC guidance says

The US Centers for Disease Control has updated the guidance for the second dose of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. Previously, they advised the second dose should be administered three weeks after the first shot. Now, they are advising to wait eight weeks. This new interval is optimal for most people ages 12 and older. However, the original guidance of three week intervals remains the same for moderate to severely immunocompromised patients that are 65 years and older. To read more, click here.
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Covid-19 is killing more people now than during most of the pandemic. Here’s who’s still at risk
2Feb By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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Covid-19 is killing more people now than during most of the pandemic. Here’s who’s still at risk

Although masking guidelines are shifting, and leaders are moving towards a sense of normalcy, more people are dying now than during other points in the pandemic. The only other time deaths were this high was before the vaccines were available, according to John’s Hopkins University. Patients that are in poor health and the unvaccinated population are still at risk.  To read more, click here.
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Hawaii is ending certain Covid-19 safety precautions for domestic travelers later this month
27Jan By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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Hawaii is ending certain Covid-19 safety precautions for domestic travelers later this month

Hawaii established a “Safe Travels” program that was intended to slow the spread of Covid-19. That initiative will officially come to an end as of March 25, 2022. Domestic travelers no longer need a vaccination card nor do they need a negative Covid-19 test. However, Hawaii is still requiring masks for indoor workplaces and airports. To read more, click here.
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CDC loosens COVID-19 indoor mask guidance, including for schools
26Jan By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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CDC loosens COVID-19 indoor mask guidance, including for schools

The CDC is now advising counties to loosen their federal mask wearing mandates for counties that are in low or medium risk zones. This applies to 70% of Americans as 70% of Americans live in these counties. COVID-19 cases has fallen drastically since the immersion of the omicron variant. This fact has public health officials very optimistic in regard to the direction of the pandemic. While masking is not as crucial as it once was, it is important to note when wearing one matters the most. To read more, click here.
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Hong Kong reports record COVID-19 cases; movements could be restricted
25Jan By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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Hong Kong reports record COVID-19 cases; movements could be restricted

Hong Kong is enforcing COVID-19 testing for its more than 7 million residents. Health officials are reporting a record of 55,353 daily infections and over one hundred deaths due to the virus. Even with these high numbers, they have no plan to block entry or exit from the city. U.S. officials are warning travelers to not travel to Hong Kong after discovering the high level of threat. To read more, click here.
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As Covid Cases Fall, Biden Says It’s Time to Return to Normal Life
25Jan By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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As Covid Cases Fall, Biden Says It’s Time to Return to Normal Life

President Biden states that we have made a lot of progress over the past year in regard to COVID-19. Therefore, it is time to return the pre-COVID normal we once lived. Federal and local governments are minimizing their restrictions, and citizens should feel safe returning to their offices. Biden can not say whether a new variant will arise, but he has put plans and initiatives in place should the arise. With his plan, Biden hopes that we will never have to return to the restricted life we once lived during the height of the COVID-19 outbreak. To learn more, click here.
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COVID reinfections, sneezing hamsters and huge methane emissions
25Jan By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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COVID reinfections, sneezing hamsters and huge methane emissions

It has been reported that after the emergence of the Omicron variant that the amount of reinfections has risen sharply. A genomic analysis of viral samples from pet hamsters makes experts believe that the Delta outbreak was caused by a pet store that carried SARS-CoV-2 into Hong Kong. Hamsters are highly susceptible to the virus and can easily transfer it to other rodents and humans. While recent studies support the idea that pet trading contributes greatly to the spread, it is still more likely to be passed from human to human. To read more, click here.
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COVID-19 takes serious toll on heart health—a full year after recovery
24Jan By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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COVID-19 takes serious toll on heart health—a full year after recovery

Data from patients that recovered from COVID-19 supports the claim that SARS-CoV-2 can damage the heart and blood vessels. Cardiologists are stunned at the lasting effects of even acute cases, one year after recovery. The exact reason for the long term damage is unknow at this time, but this also goes to show that this virus is much worse than the flu. COVID-19 has lasting effects that are possibly life-threatening. To learn more, click here.
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