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Emerging Omicron Coronavirus Variant Has Officials Worldwide on the Defensive
Authorities worldwide have started taking steps to contain the spread of the new coronavirus variant Omicron as the holiday season enters full swing. On Friday, the World Health Organisation recognised the heavily mutated coronavirus variant, which was first identified in South Africa, as a “variant of concern” due to preliminary evidence that it may be…
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No, a ‘Detox’ Bath Will Not Reverse Your COVID-19 Vaccine
Anti-vaxx groups and some doctors are advocating for, among other things, borax baths, NBC News reports, in an effort to “undo” the COVID-19 vaccine they’ve already taken. The intended audience for the baths supposedly regrets getting the covid-19 vaccine because they’ve consumed other misinformation. It’s worth noting that there is no way to reverse the…
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Facebook Expands Its Policies Against Covid-19 Vaccine Misinformation to Include Kids
In a rare preemptive move to crack down on misinformation before it goes viral, Meta, the tech giant formerly known as Facebook, is partnering with the Centres for Disease Control and Prevent and the World Health Organisation to take down harmful content related to the coronavirus vaccine and its effects on children. The announcement coincided…
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FDA Advisory Panel Unanimously Backs a Half-Dose Moderna Booster for Covid-19
On Thursday afternoon, experts assembled by the Food and Drug Administration recommended boosters for older and high-risk Americans who originally got the Moderna covid-19 vaccine. The unanimous vote will pave the way for an expected authorization of the booster by the FDA and Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. Unlike the recently sanctioned booster for…