https://www.reuters.com/world/india/black-fungus-complication-adds-indias-covid-woes-2021-05-10/ India has seen a rise in cases of mucormycosis, better known as black fungus, in Covid-19 patients. This is a rare but potentially fatal infection that involves symptoms including nasal blockages, one-sided headaches, toothaches, and even loosening teeth. As… Continue Reading →
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/why-even-with-vaccines-covid-will-always-be-with-us/ Now, as we are looking to the future, the idea that we can eliminate Covid-19 is an uncertain path. The only disease that has been eradicated is smallpox, so we are not currently looking at a complete eradication, but… Continue Reading →
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2021/05/10/novavax-coronavirus-vaccine/ Novavax has created a dose of the Covid-19 vaccine that is currently in the approval process for use within the United States. This was developed in the UK, and the research and testing have been done there, finding that… Continue Reading →
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-fast-lane-for-covid-testing-has-opened-up-in-the-u-s/ After a flight requiring a negative covid test, a passenger wondered why the process became so complicated. They had to go to an approved testing center 25 minutes from their home, pay $175 for a PCR test, download an… Continue Reading →
https://www.news-medical.net/news/20210430/Could-COVID-19-rapid-antigen-tests-aid-international-border-control-measures.aspx Testing for Covid-19 as people come through the border could aid in minimizing the chance of an outbreak. Since rapid antigen tests are easily administered, border control personnel would see if someone is negative or positive for the virus… Continue Reading →