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Omicron variant presents new challenges in global COVID fight
18Feb By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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Omicron variant presents new challenges in global COVID fight

There are a rising number of protests happening to fight against layoffs due to not being vaccinated against COVID-19. Meanwhile, masks are dropping due to guidance from the CDC leading citizens to believe we no longer need them as much as we once did. The fight against COVID looks different depending where you go. To read more, click here.
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Nearly 90% of COVID patients who didn’t get critical care therapy they needed died despite being young and healthy, study says
18Feb By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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Nearly 90% of COVID patients who didn’t get critical care therapy they needed died despite being young and healthy, study says

ECMO is a recent medical breakthrough for immunocompromised and high risk COVID patients. Assessments were done to evaluate who was eligible to receive this treatment, and a second survey was completed to assess whether hospitals had the equipment to treat using ECMO. It was found that 90% of the 55 patients that were referred for ECMO, and did not receive it, died, despite being young with few health issues. To read more, click here.
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Biden administration kicks off nationwide tour addressing mental health challenges from COVID pandemic
17Feb By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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Biden administration kicks off nationwide tour addressing mental health challenges from COVID pandemic

Coronavirus has deepened the mental health crisis. The Biden Administration has partnered with the Health and Human Services to address the issues that have been going on. The plan is to travel from state to state and speak with those that have been hit very hard during this crisis. Local leaders will devise plans to save lives within their communities. To read more, click here.
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Why Pfizer needs time to make COVID-19 treatment
17Feb By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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Why Pfizer needs time to make COVID-19 treatment

Pfizer released a COVID-19 treatment late 2021. This pill, Paxlovid, takes months to make. At first, it was a nine month process and researchers have found ways to make it seven months. This is due to chemical processes that can not be rushed. To learn more, click here.
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California is first to unveil plan to live with virus; ‘stealth omicron’ could be more dangerous than initial version: COVID-19 updates
16Feb By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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California is first to unveil plan to live with virus; ‘stealth omicron’ could be more dangerous than initial version: COVID-19 updates

It has been widespread news that Covid isn't going anywhere, but California is the first state to implement a plan to live with it. The crisis mentality that has been our normal for nearly three years, is now shifting to a mentality that we will just handle the inevitable challenges that will be thrown at us. The California governor established a plan, SMARTER, in order to put the citizens at ease. To read more, click here.
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COVID-19 pandemic triggers 25% increase in prevalence of anxiety and depression worldwide
15Feb By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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COVID-19 pandemic triggers 25% increase in prevalence of anxiety and depression worldwide

In the first year of the pandemic there was a sharp rise of about 25% in regard to anxiety and depression worldwide. A major reason for this increase is due to the stress that was brought on by self-isolation while we were in quarantine. Young people and women were amongst the groups that were negatively impacted the most. The gaps in healthcare overlapped with the existing mental health problems leaving vulnerable populations even more exposed. WHO continues to release resources to address the mental impacts due to COVID-19. To read more, click here.
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The next COVID subvariant is here and may be even more contagious than Omicron
15Feb By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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The next COVID subvariant is here and may be even more contagious than Omicron

A new variant has been detected in every U.S. state. Due to its similar high transmissibility, it has been named, “Stealth Omicron.” In late January 2022, this variant was first detected in Europe and made its way around the globe. This strain is the leading strain in at least 18 countries. Data has not been able to confirm whether this strand is more serious that Omicron, however it could be up to 30% more transmissible. To read more, click here.
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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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