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Rapid nose swab tests for COVID may not detect Omicron quickly enough -expert says
Swabbing the nose with a rapid antigen test will not reliably detect the Omicron variant in the first few days of an infection, so manufacturers should seek U.S. approval to allow users to safely collect samples from the throat as well, according to an infectious diseases expert.
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Will omicron wipe out delta forever?
Did Omicron evolve in mice?
How did the Omicron variant arise? A recent study concludes that SARS-CoV-2 jumped from human to mouse in mid-2020, then back into humans in late 2021.
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Some marijuana compounds can block coronavirus from entering cells: study
The researchers found that a pair of hemp compounds bind to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, blocking a vital step in the deadly bug’s path to infect people.
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Coronavirus weakened by 20 minutes in air, study suggests
Coronavirus becomes 90 per cent less infectious after 20 minutes in the air, a study has found, suggesting that close contact remains the key route of transmission.The research, based on laboratory experiments, showed that when suspended in aerosols, coronavirus particles rapidly lose their ability
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Coronavirus loses ability to infect within minutes in air, study finds - Times of India
Science News: Coronavirus loses 90% of its ability to infect within 20 minutes of becoming airborne, a new study that simulated how the virus survives in air shows.
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COVID-19 virus particles lose most of their ability to infect after about 10 minutes in the air, lab study suggests
The findings were made in a controlled lab environment and didn't use Omicron. But they offer clues about what could be happening in real life.
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Yale team develops clip-on monitor to detect coronavirus exposure
Engineers from Yale University have developed a wearable device that can help individuals assess whether they have been exposed to SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The cheap device can clip onto a person’s clothes and capture aerosolized viral particles in the surrounding…
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Scientists believed Covid leaked from Wuhan lab - but feared debate could hurt ‘international harmony’
Emails to Dr Anthony Fauci show ‘likely’ explanation identified at start of coronavirus pandemic, but there were worries about saying so
Anti-vaxxers are touting another new Covid ‘cure’ – drinking urine. But they are not the only obstacles to ending the pandemic | Arwa Mahdawi
Those spreading misinformation are doing real damage. But big pharma and rich countries need to stop hoarding vaccines, writes Arwa Mahdawi
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Covid: The surprising activity that poses high risk
CORONAVIRUS risk has been analysed by a new study that looked at various activities people do on daily basis. There's one everyday activity in particular that proved the riskiest.
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COVID-19: T cells from common colds can protect against coronavirus infection, study finds
Imperial College London researchers warn "no one should rely on this alone" and insist people should still get vaccinated as the "best way" to protect against COVID.
Common cold might have given Britons protection from Covid before pandemic began
Memory T-cells from colds could be the secret weapon against infection, study suggests
SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant Neutralization in Serum from Vaccinated and Convalescent Persons
SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant Neutralization in Serum from Vaccinated and Convalescent Persons | NEJM
Correspondence from The New England Journal of Medicine — SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant Neutralization in Serum from Vaccinated and Convalescent Persons
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How long are you infectious with Covid?
Covid cases are rising and warnings about reducing contact are being issued
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Omicron: mRNA booster vaccine offers best protection
A new lab study finds that a booster dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine provides the best protection from the Omicron pseudovirus.
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Sore throat is the predominant symptom showing up in mild breakthrough infections,
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Omicron: The main sign of a 'breakthrough infection' in fully jabbed
MILLIONS of Britons have now had a booster shot to keep the threat of Omicron at bay. The variant has been shown to evade some of the immunity conferred from two shots. However, Omicron can still breach the defences. According to Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Doctor Allison...
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‘Killer’ immune cells still recognize Omicron variant
Amid concerns over lost antibody defences, some researchers argue that more attention should be paid to T cells.
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Is Omicron really less severe than Delta? Here's what the science says.
This variant is more transmissible. So how do you protect yourself? And what are the implications for vaccines, masks, hygiene, and social distancing?
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South African studies suggest Omicron has higher 'asymptomatic carriage'
Preliminary findings from two South African clinical trials suggest the Omicron coronavirus variant has a much higher rate of "asymptomatic carriage" than earlier variants, which could explain why it has spread so rapidly across the globe.
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