Tag: Long Haulers

A temporary bridge that links Shenzhen and Hong Kong has been built in order to relive pressure on the medical system. It will be used to help transport workers and materials that will be used for mitigating the Covid-19 virus. Hong Kong is suffering through a fifth wave of the virus, relying on Beijing for support. The outbreaks have been overwhelming hospital staff, even causing them to see patients in the parking lot. They are hopeful that this wave has reached its peak. To read more, click here.

The World Health Organization has now issued long awaited guidance that advises people on how to self-test for the COVID-19 infection. WHO is concerned that some places are reducing testing as the virus subsides in other parts of the world. However, it is important to note that testing for the virus is a helpful tool in our fight against it. To read more, click here.

Some research has claimed that SARS-CoV-2 can enter the brain by way of the nose. This can lead to lasting neurological effects that link to memory. There are scientists and researchers worldwide that are trying to learn more about the debilitating illness that has affected one-third, or more, of the U.S. population. The Covid virus has the capability to sneak through the blood-brain barrier causing a immune cell response in the brain. For anyone that may be suffering symptoms after an acute, or severe, case of Covid-19, it is not all in your head. To read more, click here.

The CDC and President Joe Biden are offering a more optimistic message about the pandemic, " Covid-19 need no longer control our lives." They are urging Americans to return to the way life was before the infection spread. That means more people working in offices and not having to wear masks. While we should not let our guards down 100%, we can cautiously ease up on the restrictions we once had. To read more, click here.