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GSK says its RSV vaccine shows potential for adults in their 50's

Wed, 2023-10-25 15:57 — mike kraft
GSK's common respiratory virus vaccine shows potential in adults aged 50-59 GSK said its vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) showed positive preliminary results in a late-stage trial to protect adults aged 50 to 59 from the disease that causes thousands of hospitalisations and deaths annually. Reuters Reuters
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Six unusual Covid symptoms need urgent medical attention' --UK doctor

Mon, 2023-10-23 16:17 — mike kraft

 

'I'm a GP and these six unusual Covid symptoms need urgent medical attention' If you experience any of these lesser-associated Covid-19 symptoms you should seek medical advice, an expert said. Fiona Callingham Express.co.uk

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Dr Green pinpointed six symptoms that are worth seeking advice about.

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An estmated 1% or 2% of hospital patients in England caught COVID after admission--study

Fri, 2023-10-20 23:25 — mike kraft

 

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Is Covid becoming just another winter bug--at least in the UK?

Tue, 2023-10-17 16:00 — mike kraft

 

Changing nature of Covid: Is it just a regular winter bug now? There were more flu deaths than Covid ones last winter - but for some, the fear remains. Why? BBC News

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there is a much more seasonal pattern to the virus, with a long lull during spring and summer.

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Opinion: UK Covid deaths are increasing but mask-wearing in hospitals is down

Mon, 2023-10-16 16:41 — mike kraft
Covid deaths are on the rise again, so what happens? Mask-wearing in hospitals is scrapped | George Monbiot The only masking that’s going on is that of the government’s continued failure to get to grips with the virus, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot The Guardian

 

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COVD symptoms include terrific headaches but some people are reluctant to admit infection--UK doctor

Wed, 2023-10-11 17:09 — mike kraft
Doctor warns of ‘horrific’ Covid symptom and how virus is ‘wreaking havoc’ Many people "don't want to admit" their "severe" symptoms are caused by Covid, a doctor said. Fiona Callingham, Damon Wilkinson Express.co.uk

A doctor has warned that more and more patients are experiencing “horrific headaches” after testing positive for COVID-19.

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Colds and Flu may cause long-term infections similar toCovid--UK study

Fri, 2023-10-06 17:26 — mike kraft
UK researchers find evidence of ‘long cold’ syndrome Research published Friday shows various acute respiratory infections, such as pneumonia, influenza and the common cold, may present with long-term symptoms, similar to COVID-19. “Long cold” symptom… nrobertson The Hill

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“Long cold” symptoms could linger for up to four weeks in some cases, much like “long COVID,” the UK-based researchers said.

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Britain’s COVID-19 response inquiry second phase focuses on political decisions

Tue, 2023-10-03 17:12 — mike kraft

 

Britain’s COVID-19 response inquiry enters a second phase with political decisions in the spotlight LONDON (AP) — Britain’s inquiry into the response to the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the nation entered its second phase Tuesday, with political decision-making around major developments… PAN PYLAS, Associated Press WWTI - InformNNY.com

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WHO authorizes a second malaria vaccine. Experts warn it’s not enough to stop the disease spreading

Tue, 2023-10-03 16:24 — mike kraft
UN authorizes a second malaria vaccine. Experts warn it's not enough to stop the disease spreading The World Health Organization has authorized a second malaria vaccine in a decision that could offer countries a cheaper and a more readily available option than the world’s first shot against the parasitic disease. AP News

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London’s Gatwick Airport limits flights due to staff illness, including COVID-19

Wed, 2023-09-27 16:02 — mike kraft
London's Gatwick Airport limits flights this week due to staff illness, including COVID-19 Gatwick Airport, London’s second-busiest, is limiting flights this week, partly because of an outbreak of COVID-19 within air traffic control. AP News

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Gatwick said around 30% of staff in the division within air traffic control are off sick for a variety of reasons, including COVID-19.

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