coronavirus
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Amazon Buys Planes From U.S. Airlines Struggling With Pandemic Slowdown
Amazon has purchased 11 passenger planes from Delta and WestJet that will be converted into cargo jets, according to a press release from the Seattle-based online retailer. It’s the first time Amazon has purchased planes outright rather than just lease them and comes as the airline industry struggles from a slowdown in demand during the…
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FDA Shoots Down Plan to Extend Vaccine Supply With Alternate Dosing
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration appears to have rejected any alternative strategy for the distribution of covid-19 vaccines — for now, at least. In a statement released Tuesday, FDA chief Stephen Hahn called the possibility of any dosing or scheduling changes “premature” and not supported by the current evidence. At the same time, he…
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New Research Shows How Covid-19 Can Trigger Brain Damage
New research out today looks to bring us closer to understanding how covid-19 can cause brain damage. The study suggests that while the viral infection may not directly reach the brain in most cases, it can spark the sort of destructive inflammation that’s seen with other neurological conditions, like stroke.
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Treasury Department Warns of Increase in Covid-19 Vaccine-Related Fraud and Cybercrime
In a notice on Wednesday, the U.S. Treasury Department warned of an uptick in cyberattacks and scams linked to covid-19 vaccines, saying ransomware poses a particular threat as criminals search for ways to exploit the ongoing public health crisis.