New Covid variant with 46 mutations worries experts in France
IHU: New Covid variant with 46 mutations worries experts in France So far, 12 people have been infected with the new variant While the world is grappling with the highly infectious Omicron, strain of Covid, scientists in France have identified a potentially worrying new variant, which has 46 mutations. Named IHU, the new B.1.640.2 variant has so far infected 12 […]
T-cells can fight Omicron when antibodies fail to, Australian researchers say
New study finds the white cells attack new Covid variant, offering protection and helping prevent significant illness Human bodies have a second line of defense against Covid that offers hope in the global fight against the Omicron variant, Australian researchers say. University of Melbourne research, done in conjunction with the Hong Kong University of Science […]
First U.S. omicron patient was fully vaccinated and has mild Covid symptoms, officials say
The person in California who tested positive for the omicron variant of the virus that causes Covid-19 was fully vaccinated, has mild symptoms and is improving, officials said Wednesday. The patient was otherwise healthy when they returned to the San Francisco Bay Area from traveling in South Africa on Nov. 22, developed symptoms three days […]
Omicron variant now in North America, Canadian officials say
Canadian officials announced Sunday that the omicron variant of the coronavirus has reached North America, with two cases appearing in Ontario. Top Ontario health officials Christine Elliott and Kieran Moore said in a joint statement that two people who had recently been in Nigeria have tested positive for the variant. Contact tracing was being conducted […]
COVID: First signs that vaccine protects against Omicron – health minister
So far, Israel has registered four cases infected with the new variant, while general morbidity remains low. There are indications that individuals fully vaccinated against corona within six months or with the booster are also protected against the Omicron variant, Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz said on Tuesday, after another two cases were identified, bringing the […]
Covid omicron variant poses ‘very high’ global risk and is likely to spread, WHO warns
LONDON — The omicron variant of the coronavirus is likely to spread further and poses a “very high” global risk, according to the World Health Organization, which warned Monday that surges of Covid infections caused by the variant of concern could have “severe consequences” for some areas. “Given mutations that may confer immune escape potential […]
COVID’s ‘not done with us’: Nations rush to contain omicron
BRUSSELS (AP) — Taking an act-now-ask-questions-later approach, countries around the world slammed their doors shut again to try to keep the new omicron variant at bay Monday as more cases of the mutant coronavirus emerged and scientists raced to figure out just how dangerous it might be. Japan announced it would bar entry of all […]
Pfizer CEO says people who spread misinformation on Covid vaccines are ‘criminals’
People who spread misinformation on Covid-19 vaccines are “criminals” and have cost “millions of lives,” Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said Tuesday. Speaking with Washington D.C.-based think tank Atlantic Council, Bourla said there is a “very small” group of people that purposefully circulate misinformation on the shots, misleading those who are already hesitant about getting vaccinated. […]
FDA panel set to meet Tuesday to vote on Pfizer vaccine for kids 5 to 11
FDA panel set to meet Tuesday to vote on Pfizer vaccine for kids 5 to 11 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNne4atrxck&ab_channel=ABCNews Chief Innovation Officer at Boston Children’s Health, Dr. John Brownstein, discusses rollout and if parents should have their children get the flu shot at the same time as their COVID vaccination.
Parents of child trial participants say they ‘believe in science’
Parents of child trial participants say they ‘believe in science’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR2gGm1T33k&ab_channel=ABCNews ABC News’ Kayna Whitworth speaks with Renee and Miguel Chavez and their two children on why they decided to enroll their children in the Pfizer vaccine trial for young children. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at 7EST & 9EST WATCH the ABC News Live […]
