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Here’s how to get free antiviral medicine if you test positive for Covid-19
3Mar By longhaulersnewNo Comments
Health, Science

Here’s how to get free antiviral medicine if you test positive for Covid-19

The test to treat program is well underway and many pharmacies have started ordering shipments of Covid-19 antiviral pills. Paxlovid and molnupiravir are free and available in the United States. However, access to the drugs may not be as easy for some. The Biden Administration has ordered pharmacies to give rapid tests, provide results within minutes, and to send the patient home with an antiviral pill the same day. This pill will reduce chances of covid-19 related hospitalizations by 90%. To read more, click here.
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Health experts warn Florida’s plan to recommend against Covid-19 vaccine for healthy kids is irresponsible
2Mar By longhaulersnewNo Comments
Health, Science

Health experts warn Florida’s plan to recommend against Covid-19 vaccine for healthy kids is irresponsible

Florida has issued a statement that urges parents to not vaccinate their children. This goes against CDC guidelines and officials highlighted how dangerous that guidance could be. While kids are less likely to be infected, they can still be infected and suffer severe cases of the covid-19 infection. However, the governor of Florida stated, " We are not just going to follow the CDC in the state of Florida. We're going to do our own thing. To read more, click here.
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Infants born to vaccinated mothers are less likely to be hospitalized with COVID, CDC study finds
25Feb By longhaulersnewNo Comments
Health

Infants born to vaccinated mothers are less likely to be hospitalized with COVID, CDC study finds

Women that are pregnant, breastfeeding, or looking to conceive in the foreseeable future are encouraged to get vaccinated. According to the CDC, babies that are born by vaccinated mothers are likely to have some of their protection. Scientists completed a study of 379 babies under 6 months old. About half were hospitalized, and 84% were born to unvaccinated mothers. To read more, click here.
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CareCube accused of scamming people who got COVID-19 tests
23Feb By longhaulersnewNo Comments
Health

CareCube accused of scamming people who got COVID-19 tests

CareCube is a widely known COVID-19 testing company, and they are facing a class action lawsuit. Patients are accusing the New-York based company of billing them for services that were never received. Additionally, they are being accused of trying to benefit from the global health crisis. If you or someone you know has been a customer, general attorneys are suggesting that complaints be filed as soon as possible. To read more, click here.
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COVID-19 transparency: Where are the tests and when can we get them?
22Feb By longhaulersnewNo Comments
Health

COVID-19 transparency: Where are the tests and when can we get them?

At-home testing is a key component in managing the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus. It is up to the government to develop a strategy that works and communicate that to the public. While many tests may show as "available," the problem comes in when no one can locate a test. To read more, click here.
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Moderna hopes to offer new COVID vaccine booster in the fall to protect against variants
21Feb By longhaulersnewNo Comments
Health

Moderna hopes to offer new COVID vaccine booster in the fall to protect against variants

Moderna is hoping to produce a vaccine that is capable of protecting the public from at least two variants. On top of that, they hope that the vaccine can be combined with others to combat other respiratory viruses. As of now, they are considering between three options for their booster shot: the original vaccine, a vaccine specific to Omicron, or a shot that combines vaccines for the original strain and the Omicron strain. To read more, click here.
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COVID-19 toll more than physical for hard-hit hoops teams
21Feb By longhaulersnewNo Comments
Health

COVID-19 toll more than physical for hard-hit hoops teams

During the peak of COVID-19, some basketball teams had to create a new norm. For them, that looked like practicing outside, not passing basketballs, and postponing several games. In 2022, they were hoping to return to the way things were pre-Covid, and that is not what happened. Games still continue to be postponed or even canceled, causing great disappointment for the players. To read more, click here.
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