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Omicron survives longer on plastic, skin than other COVID variants
The study found that the variants had more resistance to ethanol than the original strain of COVID.
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Watch, but don’t worry yet, about new Omicron subvariant
Expert predictions about BA.2 vary widely, from worry to cautious optimism.
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Gut bacteria linked with long COVID
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‘Post-truth era’ hurts COVID-19 response, trust in science
Growing political divisions during the Trump era have widened the fact-vs.-fiction divide.
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Physician burnout, depression compounded by COVID: Survey
“There’s no question that women have reported far more role strain during the pandemic than men.”
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COVID at 2 years: Preparing for a different ‘normal’
There are good reasons for optimism among leading U.S. experts.
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Make America beautiful: Support mask mandates
Plus astro-anemia, ICU eyes, and dying around the world.
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Study finds genetic factor for COVID smell and taste loss
About 73% of those who reported a loss of smell and taste were ages 26-35.
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Fourth vaccine shot less effective against Omicron, Israeli study says
“We see many infected with Omicron who received the fourth dose,” said Dr. Gil Regev-Yochay.
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Docs pen open letter to support Fauci against partisan ‘attacks’
The personal attacks on Dr. Fauci are a “distraction from what should be the national focus,” according to the letter.
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Cardiac inflammation can be present after mild COVID infection
Although the inflammation improved over time in the study, the long-term consequences are not known, the authors warn.