What is the new Covid variant dubbed as ‘Pirola’ and how many cases are there across US and Canada The new Covid strain was placed under the World Health Organisation’s monitoring list The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023
What’s the difference between Pirola, Eris and Pi? Covid variants explained New mutated variants are ‘competing with each other’ as experts warn new waves expected in winter The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023
Should we wear masks again? Covid guidelines experts recommend Many health experts stress that people should remain vigilant The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023
The share of U.S. drug overdose deaths caused by fake prescription pills is growing The share of overdose deaths involving counterfeit pills doubled between 2019 and 2021, according to the CDC. Victims were often younger, Hispanic and had misused prescription drugs in the past. WEKU · Sep 6, 2023
Updated Covid vaccines are nearly ready as alarm grows over new variant’s rapid spread The new shot will be rolled out in the third or fourth week of September, according to Reuters The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023
Ghaziabad boy's death: Why certain rules for keeping pets is important The death of a 14-year-old has sparked anger over keeping unauthorized pets in localities. The boy was bitten by a dog a month before, but he did not say anything about this to his parents. The school student was bitten by a stray dog who was fed by one of… The Times of India · Sep 6, 2023
What is the new Covid variant dubbed as ‘Pirola’ and how many cases are there in the US? The new Covid strain was placed under the World Health Organisation’s monitoring list The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023
Karine Jean-Pierre gets in testy exchange with reporter over Biden’s Covid tests ‘There should be no confusion. I just explained he tested yesterday,’ the White House press secretary shot back at the CBS correspondent The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023
New ‘Pirola’ Covid variant is rapidly spreading, leaving US doctors worried The highly mutated Omicron subvariant has been detected in four US states The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023
Washington nurse faces 10 years in prison after infecting dozen patients with Hepatitis C using dirty needles Five years after being accused of exposing patients to the virus, she was finally charged this month. The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023
Increase in fake prescription pills fuels record drug overdose deaths in the US CDC study reveals deaths have more than doubled from the counterfeits, which are mostly laced with fentanyl The Guardian - US · Sep 6, 2023
U.S. President Biden to follow CDC guidelines during India visit for G20 Summit: White House White House confirms President Joe Biden will follow CDC guidelines during India/Vietnam trips. He has tested negative twice and will test regularly. All senior staffers will test for COVID-19 when around President Biden. No changes to his travel plans. The Hindu · Sep 6, 2023
To mask or not to mask? Biden goes both ways after first lady tests positive for COVID-19 President Joe Biden turned up in a mask for the first time in months on Tuesday, a day after his wife tested positive for COVID-19 The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023
Jill Biden has Covid and is experiencing ‘mild symptoms’. Here’s what her treatment may look like President Biden has so far tested negative for the virus, the White House says The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023
The Times of India · Sep 5, 2023 US President Joe Biden tests negative for Covid-19, will travel to India for G20 Summit: White House WASHINGTON: The White House confirmed on Tuesday that US President Joe Biden has tested negative for Covid-19 and is scheduled to travel to India on Thursday to participate in the G20 Summit. During this summit, President Biden will engage in a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023 What’s the difference between Pirola, Eris and Pi? Covid variants explained New mutated variants are ‘competing with each other’ as experts warn new waves expected in winter
The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023 Sleeping pill could reduce levels of Alzheimer’s proteins The sleeping pill, known as suvorexant, which has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is used to aid insomnia - now researchers are seeing if it can help slow down Alzheimer’s proteins
The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023 Health authorities urge caution as Covid cases rise across the US – latest news An updated Coronavirus booster that targets a new variant is expected to be made available in September
The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023 Nevada sheriff bats away wild conspiracy theories about Burning Man festival Claims of an Ebola outbreak at Burning Man were debunked by local authorities, as thousands leave the festival
Reason · Sep 5, 2023 The Sticky Spaghetti School of Constitutional Law Politicians are throwing laws at the wall and seeing what sticks.
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023 Dr Fauci refutes study claiming that masks don’t work as Covid concerns rise ‘Many studies show there is an advantage’ to wearing masks, he said
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023 What is meningococcal disease? Illness explained as Virginia reports outbreak The strain of meningococcal disease currently circulating in Virginia is also spreading more widely across the US right now
Al Jazeera · Sep 4, 2023 What is Pirola – the new BA.2.86 coronavirus variant? US health agency recommends keeping up to date with COVID vaccines and booster shots annually along with flu jabs.
Fortune · Sep 4, 2023 Fauci ‘concerned’ people won’t mask up again as COVID cases, hospitalizations, and deaths continue to rise in the U.S. He ruled out mask mandates, but urged Americans to consider masking if COVID cases surge.
Reason · Sep 4, 2023 If You Need Pain Pills, Politicians Want To Monitor Your Body Chemistry Our political leaders envision a future in which high-tech implants snitch about our use of painkillers.