covid 19
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CDC Walks Back Monkeypox Advice, No Longer Tells Travellers to Mask Up
The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has changed the language of its advisory to travellers concerning monkeypox, days after another wording change. The agency’s warning no longer includes a recommendation for travellers to wear a mask (for monkeypox, at least — it still recommends masking for covid-19). They’ve argued that the switch was made…
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‘Long Haul’ COVID Patients See Some Relief in 4-Week Treatment Program
The results of a small study this week may offer some hope to people struggling with prolonged symptoms following a case of COVID-19. The study found that long covid patients taking part in a rehabilitation program in Ireland, conducted online, experienced noticeable improvements in how their fatigue affected their well-being and daily functioning.
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Here’s What We Know About Deltacron, the Latest COVID Variant to Reach Australia
A new COVID-19 variant that combines both the Delta and Omicron strains has been detected in Australia. Here’s what we know about Deltacron.
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Mild COVID-19 Linked to Increased Inflammation in Cells Months Later, Study Finds
In new research out Monday, scientists say they’ve found evidence that our immune system appears more prone to inflammation and other metabolic changes in the aftermath of even a mild case of COVID-19. More research will be needed to understand how these changes could be linked to post-covid symptoms, however.