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COVID-19 Antibody Protection Does Not Guarantee Long-Term Protection Against Re-Infection

According to a new study, a reduction of the immune system occurs after two months from their second vaccination in many adults who have been infected with COVID-19. But the importance of receiving a second dose is not just that…

August 30, 2021 · by Anna Daniels · 0

Reports Suggest EU May Recommend Reinstating Covid-Related Travel Restrictions On The USA

The European Union is believed to recommend on Monday that member states reintroduce Covid-related travel limitations and even put a hold on nonessential travel from the United States and five other countries, as numerous reports pointed out. The European Union…

August 30, 2021 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Researchers Identify New COVID-19 Strain in South Africa – It Has the Highest Percent of Mutation So Far

An entirely new coronavirus variant has been detected, causing concern that it could be more infectious and evade vaccines. The new strain has been dubbed as C.1.2. because it appears to originate from the C1 variant. Nonetheless, this discovery is…

August 30, 2021 · by Anna Daniels · 0

Unvaccinated People Twice More Likely to Be Hospitalized With Delta Variant, Study Shows

The Delta variant is the dominant COVID-19 strain in the United States, accounting for more than 150,000 new cases every day. The new strain is considered more dangerous than the initial alpha variant as it is more infectious and it…

August 29, 2021 · by Anna Daniels · 0

Study Discovers Mild To Moderate Side-Effects Of Pfizer Vaccine In High-Risk Teens

A small study recently found out that, though there are some effects of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine manifesting in children between 12 and 15 years old, the risk of complications from the virus are most probably mild or moderate. The study’s…

August 29, 2021 · by Asheley Rice · 0

How to Tell if You’ve Been Infected With Delta Variant of SARS-CoV-2?

The new Delta variant of the Covid-19 has a more contagious and resistant design than its predecessors. In some cases, it is even more dangerous than any other variation. If you are worried you might have caught the Delta variant,…

August 29, 2021 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 1

Denmark Removes All COVID-19 Restrictions Starting September

After the country’s ministry of health declared the outbreak no longer critical, it was announced that all remaining quarantine regulations throughout Denmark would be lifted as of September. The decision comes following the announcement that vaccination in Denmark is at…

August 29, 2021 · by Anna Daniels · 0

COVID-19: How Long Does Immunity Last After Recovering From the Virus?

After testing positive for COVID-19, most people then have detectable antibodies that protect them from the virus. Experts continue to debate whether the immune response created by the body is as efficient as the one generated by the vaccine. If…

August 29, 2021 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Delta Variant Patients Are Twice More Likely To Require Hospitalization, Study Says

People are twice more likely to require hospitalization if they contracted the Delta variant of the coronavirus instead of the Alpha variant, the former most-spread variant. The study that led to that unfortunate conclusion is solid proof that people must…

August 28, 2021 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

Parents Beg Pediatricians To Vaccinate Their Children Under 12

Parents across the country are pleading with pediatricians to allow their children to be vaccinated against COVID-19. While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved one COVID-19 vaccine—the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine—the vaccine is not yet recommended for use in…

August 28, 2021 · by Asheley Rice · 0

China’s Unresponsiveness Leads To Inconclusive COVID-19 Origin Report

The Biden administration has just made public its findings regarding a 90-day investigation of the coronavirus origin and stated that they were unable to reach a relevant conclusion as to where the virus originated from. “The IC assesses that SARS-CoV-2,…

August 28, 2021 · by Anna Daniels · 0

Experts Issued These Top Tips to Help You Find the Best Masks for Your Children

Many parents are wondering which face masks they should purchase for their children to keep them safe from the ongoing pandemic. Wearing a mask is a vital safety measure in schools for children of all ages, but it’s especially crucial…

August 27, 2021 · by Asheley Rice · 0

COVID-19 Infections Create A Stronger Immune Protection Than The Vaccine, Study Shows

The immune protection offered by the COVID-19 vaccines is not as strong as the immune response created by the body after a SARS-CoV-2 infection, according to a new Israeli study. “We continue to underestimate the importance of natural infection immunity…

August 27, 2021 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

Blood Clotting Risk Significantly Higher For COVID-19 Patients Than For Vaccinated People

Blood clotting represented an extremely rare side effect reported in some people after taking the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. This led to increased skepticism regarding the safety of the vaccines. However, a new study reveals that blood clotting risks are significantly…

August 27, 2021 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0