COVID-19 origins may stem from ‘zoonotic spillover,’ but the lab leak theory remains a possibility, according to a WHO report.
WHO Report on Covid-19 Origins On Friday, the World Health Organization (WHO) scientific advisory group released findings regarding the origins of Covid-19. The report suggests that the virus may have jumped to humans through “Zoonotic Spilover” from bats or potentially through intermediaries. A panel known as the Scientific Advisory Group on the Origin of New […]
New COVID-19 variant leads to ‘sharp throat pain’
Patients and healthcare professionals are noting that the latest Covid-19 variant is leading to discomfort in the throat, earning it a rather dramatic nickname: “razor blade throat.” This variant, known as the Nimbus variant or NB.1.8.1, is part of the Omicron lineage and is currently being watched by the World Health Organization. Dr. Muhammad Azam […]
COVID-19 testing program concludes as the Trump administration focuses on long-term health issues
In a recent announcement, the Ministry of Health and Welfare revealed plans to terminate a nationwide program that provided free Covid-19 testing to community organizations, stating that taxpayer funds were being depleted. They argued that, with widespread testing available in retail stores and the virus behaving more like a seasonal flu, continuing the program was […]
Officials were aware of and minimized risks associated with COVID-19 vaccines, Senate report suggests
Concerns Over Delayed Warnings About Vaccine-Related Risks In a recent interim report from Sen. Ron Johnson’s office, it has been claimed that health officials delayed warnings to the public for several months in 2021 regarding the risks of cardiac complications linked to the mRNA covid-19 vaccine. Since February 2021, federal health agencies reportedly received multiple […]
FDA plans to withdraw COVID-19 vaccine guidance for children and healthy adults
FDA to Change COVID-19 Vaccine Approval Process The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has decided to halt the automatic approval of COVID-19 vaccines for low-risk groups, which includes both children and healthy adults. This shift seems to be aimed at ensuring that only those who are considered healthy by their healthcare providers will automatically […]
RFK Jr. Allegedly Decides Against Recommending COVID-19 Vaccine for Pregnant Women and Children
HHS to Suspend CDC Covid-19 Vaccine Recommendations for Certain Groups The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) plans to halt the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) guidance advocating for Covid-19 vaccinations among pregnant women, teenagers, and children, as reported recently. This decision to remove such recommendations is routine for HHS, as […]
Covid-19 Cases Increase in Hong Kong and Singapore as New Wave Proliferates
Health officials in both Hong Kong and Singapore have raised concerns as Covid-19 cases climb amidst a resurgence across Asia. Albert Au, from Hong Kong’s health protection center, mentioned that the virus’s activity is currently “very high.” The rate of respiratory samples positive for Covid has hit a peak not seen in the past year. […]
Court Permits CIA to Dismiss Official Involved in Biden’s Military COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement
Judge Allows CIA to Fire Center for Global Health Services Director A federal district judge has ruled that the CIA can dismiss the director of the Center for Global Health Services. The former director, Adirim, had challenged her termination after being let go by the agency. She claimed her legal rights were violated and accused […]
Arizona man receives 4-year prison sentence for fraudulent tax returns and COVID-19 applications – The Arizona Republic
An Arizona man from Cochise County has been sentenced to three years of supervised release following a four-year prison term after submitting a false tax return and loan application to receive Covid-19 relief funds, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Roy Lane, 44, was indicted on two counts of wire fraud and one count […]
Sacrificing children on the altar of science: How the COVID-19 response hurt our most vulnerable
When Covid-19 was washed away on American coasts, everyone, including children, was believed to be at serious risk by top scientists in the country. However, when the threat to the child was found to be minimal, the child was suspected of being a “super spreader” instead. “The empirical evidence was ignored, so instead officials followed […]