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August 2, 2024

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Olympians test positive for Covid as games in Paris continue unabated

Despite the recent rise in Covid-19 cases among athletes, the 2024 Paris Olympics have continued largely without interruption, with most athletes and spectators embracing the spirit of the Games. However, the presence of the virus is evident, with more than a dozen athletes reported to be positive, raising questions about health protocols and the impact on competitors. The Paris Olympics witnessed a resurgence of Covid-19, reminiscent of the pandemic that postponed the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Among those affected is British swimmer Adam Peaty, who tested positive after securing a silver medal in the 100m breaststroke. In addition, Australian swimmer Lani

Obama ‘concerned’ about Biden bid as president battles Covid

US President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign rally with former President Barack Obama on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Los Angeles — AFP Barack Obama has reportedly told allies that Joe Biden should reconsider whether to stay in the race for the White House as the US president remained confined to his seaside home on Thursday with a bout of Covid. The former president believed that the 81-year-old Biden, his vice president for eight years, should “seriously consider the viability of his candidacy.” Washington Post mentionted. Biden’s candidacy is on a knife’s edge with a growing list of senior

What are the FLiRT COVID variants and how do they differ from previous strains?

So-called FLiRT variants of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus that causes COVID-19 were the predominant forms of the virus circulating globally this year, according to the World Health Organization The FLiRT alias is an acronym for the mutation sites shared by the variants in the viral spike protein. One of them, called KP.2, has become the most commonly circulated variant in the United States in the past month, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Here’s what you need to know about FLiRT. How do FLiRT variants differ from previous variants? The FLiRT variants, which also include the “parental”

June 28, 2024

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‘Undefeated’ Pogacar aims for Tour-Giro double despite Covid hit

ITALY: Match favorite Tadej Pogacar was hailed on Thursday as “unbeatable” despite revealing he contracted Covid just 10 days ago. Winner of the 2020 and 2021 Tour de France, the Slovenian won the Giro d’Italia last month and is hoping to become the first rider since Marco Pantani in 1998 — the year Pogacar was born — to win the rare combination of a Tour-Giro double. “The Giro-Tour double is hard to achieve. It’s a big challenge, but I’m ready to face it,” the Team UAE rider said on Thursday. The challenge will be made even tougher by the presence

China accuses the US of “malicious intent” to discredit its COVID vaccines

MANILA: China’s embassy in the Philippines has accused the US military of “hypocrisy, malicious intent and double standards” in response to a report of a covert US campaign to undermine confidence in Chinese vaccines and other aid during the COVID-19 pandemic. The remarks made by the Chinese embassy spokesman in Manila on Tuesday were in response to a Reuters investigative report that said the US military launched a secret program during the COVID pandemic to discredit China’s Sinovac vaccination in the Philippines. The investigation found that the US military aimed to sow doubt about the safety and effectiveness of vaccines

April 16, 2024

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Pride and hype as F1 returns to China after Covid absence

SHANGHAI: Two years ago the Shanghai International Circuit hosted a Covid hospital, but this weekend it will host Formula 1 again as the sport returns to China for the first time since the pandemic. Adding to the fans’ excitement, they will see Shanghai native Zhou Guanyu drive on his Formula 1 circuit for the first time. “I am extremely excited, in these 5,000 years of (Chinese) history there has only been one Zhou Guanyu,” fan Wang Xiaotian said. Shanghai last hosted an F1 race in 2019, before Covid and China’s travel restrictions halted almost all major international sports in the

Brazil’s former president Bolsonaro has been accused of falsifying Covid vaccination data

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro in front of his home before testifying at the Federal Police in Brasilia, Brazil, on February 22, 2024. —Reuters Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro has been accused of falsifying vaccine records during his tenure, he said CNN Brazil. According to police, Bolsonaro apparently ordered a close aide to put fake vaccination data into a Health Ministry database that belonged to him and his daughter. Along with Bolsonaro, former lieutenant colonel Mauro Cid and 15 others are singled out in the indictment for their alleged involvement in the scheme. After the podcast, Bolsonaro’s lawyer Fabio Wajngarten

Was COVID testing in the Maldives a sham? Questions raised about lab and founder

Whilst most in the Maldives medical sector worked tirelessly and as true heroes to protect and care for those affected during the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 and beyond, there was unfortunately a group of sinister players (individuals, businesses and the government) at large with vested interests. They clearly took advantage of the dire health situation sweeping the world by putting money and the risk of being caught ahead of the public’s health safety. A catalogue of more than just an unfortunate series of events occurred. The consequence of their actions and greed was that several thousand people were put at

January 18, 2024

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Study Reveals Clues to Fatigue and Brain Fog in Long Covid

By scrutinizing proteins of the complement system, researchers envision practical tools for detecting and treating Long Covid Health workers prepare to give people free COVID-19 tests. — AFP Ever wonder why persistent fatigue and brain fog haunt those battling Long Covid? A recent study unlocks critical insights, offering hope for understanding these persistent symptoms. Researching the experiences of 113 Covid patients over a year, scientists reveal a pivotal connection at the end of six months. For 40 patients experiencing Long Covid symptoms, the study delves into the molecular mechanisms behind the prolonged effects. The culprit is an ongoing activation of

January 15, 2024

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Are vegans less likely to get Covid? Here is the truth

Vegetables. —Reuters/file In a week filled with interesting health revelations, a recent study published in the BMJ Nutrition Prevention and Health drew attention by suggesting that people who follow a plant-based or vegetarian diet may have a 39% lower risk of contracting COVID-19 compared to those. with a diet that includes meat, Yahoo News reported. This discovery adds a new dimension to the ongoing debate about the impact of dietary choices on immune system resilience. Additionally, research shedding light on the prevalence of nanoplastics in plastic water bottles, the influence of news sources on awareness of misinformation, and a UK

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