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Rep. Roy demands CDC provide data on COVID hospitalizations: “Americans have been rightly confused”
7Feb By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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Rep. Roy demands CDC provide data on COVID hospitalizations: “Americans have been rightly confused”

Texas Congressman Chip Roy claims that the CDC has been withholding reports concerning coronavirus hospitalizations. He believes that they are withholding this information because it may prompt the public to believe that the vaccines are actually ineffective. Additionally, withholding this information further perpetuates the strong mistrust that American citizens already have. He is demanding to know what day the information he is requesting will become available, details about reasons why this information has been withheld, and if any White House personnel requested or recommended a change to the indoor masking guidance. To read more, click here.
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Almost 25% of COVID-19 Patients Develop Long-Term Symptoms
4Feb By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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Almost 25% of COVID-19 Patients Develop Long-Term Symptoms

Long-COVID is a condition that is stumping doctors across the globe. Many people have been developing long term symptoms and the cause of that is unknown at this time. A study found that almost 25% of people that were once infected with the problem develop at least one lingering health problem. The most common of these symptoms include pain, trouble breathing, high cholesterol, fatigue, and high blood pressure. However, these symptoms vary by gender, and women are more likely to develop Long COVID when compared to men. To read more, click here.
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How are the COVID-19 vaccine and booster campaigns going in your state?
4Feb By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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How are the COVID-19 vaccine and booster campaigns going in your state?

More than 553 million doses of the vaccine have been administered. 43.8% of the fully vaccinated population has received one booster shot, at least. Overall, vaccine rates have started to dwindle, and local campaigns to get vaccinated are expected to rise. So how does your state compare? To read more, click here.
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Coachella and Stagecoach will not require negative COVID tests or vaccinations
4Feb By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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Coachella and Stagecoach will not require negative COVID tests or vaccinations

Coachella has been canceled the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They are set to return to normal operations as they will not require a negative test nor proof of vaccination from any attendee. While attendees are at risk, Coachella removed the requirement due to guidance from their local municipalities. To read more, click here.
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Is it time to End COVID-19 Mask Mandates on Planes?
3Feb By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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Is it time to End COVID-19 Mask Mandates on Planes?

The federal mask mandate for public transits stations is set to expire on March 18, 2022. While the Transportation Security Administration has extended the face mask requirement several times before, it is unlikely they will do the same this time around. States are now enforcing their own masking rules, individually. With only 30% of the country needing to mask, it is more acceptable for people to walk around without a mask. To read more, click here.
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Why Ukraine’s Covid-19 Problem is Everyone’s Problem
3Feb By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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Why Ukraine’s Covid-19 Problem is Everyone’s Problem

Ukraine has been struggling to control the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of its citizens lacked access to the shot, didn’t desire to get vaccinated, or did not believe that the vaccination would help them. According to data, only 25% of the population was vaccinated as of February 24th, 2022. Considering they have a war going on now, spikes of infection are now inevitable. In addition to vaccinating, they need to continue to wear masks, social distance, and practice basic hygiene to keep infection numbers low. 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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CDC’s updated metrics to guide Covid-19 restrictions expected Friday
2Feb By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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CDC’s updated metrics to guide Covid-19 restrictions expected Friday

The CDC is ready to shift from panic mode to finally moving forward, with caution. They are now advising only those that live in high-risk areas to wear masks while indoors. Guidance about masking will vary based on individual counties, so be sure to tune into your local news stations to learn more about your area. Currently, the metrics are based on new cases per 100,000 people and the percent of positive tests in the past week. This is now changing due to the amount of people getting vaccinated and the milder variant Omicron. To read more, click here.
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