News Scan for Aug 23, 2022
Long COVID relatively rare in children and teens, study suggestsA study published yesterday in JAMA Pediatrics suggests that long COVID...
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Regular physical activity tied to lower risk of COVID, poor outcomes
At least 150 minutes (2.5 hours) of moderate physical activity—or 75 minutes (1.2 hours) of vigorous exercise—weekly was linked to...
Coronavirus: Evusheld campaigners call for government to reverse decision
Campaigners have called on the government to reverse a decision on the roll out of a Covid drug for people...
Get COVID-19 booster now — or wait for new vaccine formula We asked the experts
Pfizer and its German-based partner BioNTech applied this week to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration seeking approval for authorization of a COVID-19...
EXCLUSIVE AstraZeneca may not stay in vaccines, but CEO has no COVID regrets
Pascal Soriot, chief executive of pharmaceuticals company AstraZeneca, attends an interview with Reuters in Shanghai, China, November 4, 2019. REUTERS/Brenda...
Dr. Fauci’s influence reaches beyond Covid, across five decades of research: ‘He always spoke to science, committed to what was right’
On Monday, Dr. Anthony Fauci announced that he will depart from his positions as President Joe Biden's chief medical adviser...
Michigan adds 19,414 cases, 135 deaths from COVID-19 over last week
The state added 19,414 cases and 135 deaths from COVID-19 on Tuesday, including totals from the previous six days, a 16%...
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U.S. CDC recommends use of Novavax’s COVID shot for adolescents
Vials with a sticker reading, "COVID-19 / Coronavirus vaccine / Injection only" and a medical syringe are seen in front...
Photojournalist-turned-nurse who takes pictures of COVID patients says his life has changed since CBS News profile
When Alan Hawes goes to work at the Medical University of South Carolina, he brings with him a special ability...
Japan to ease COVID entry requirements, raise cap on entrants
Japan is planning to stop requiring proof of a negative COVID-19 test result from entrants to the country as long...