Although the new Omicron variant is spreading across the U.S. and world quickly, early reports suggest that it may cause less severe disease than the Delta variant. Doctors in South Africa, where the variant is becoming a dominant strain of the coronavirus, have said that hospitalization rates haven’t yet increased dramatically. “Thus far, it does not look like there’s a […]

To date, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has claimed more than 5.23 million lives globally. This pandemic has been caused by a novel coronavirus, namely, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), which was first reported in 2019 in Wuhan, China. In New York State, this virus has infected around 2.74 million individuals and claimed more than 57,000 lives. Study: Covid-19 […]

LONDON (Reuters) – The prevalence of COVID-19 infections in England rose to around 1 in 60 people in the week ending Nov. 27, Britain’s Office for National Statistics said on Friday, led higher by the dominant Delta variant rather than the newly identified Omicron. The prevalence was up from 1 in 65 reported the previous week, the ONS said, adding […]

From Tuesday 14 December, people who are fully vaccinated and identified as a contact of someone with COVID-19 – whether Omicron or not – should take an NHS rapid lateral flow test every day for 7 days to help slow the spread of COVID-19. The practical move comes as Omicron infections are rising significantly in the UK and it is […]

Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have made a discovery linking lupus, a potentially debilitating autoimmune disorder, and macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness. The two diseases share a common contributor to harmful inflammation, the scientists found. The insights could let researchers develop new treatments for those diseases and other conditions driven by the newly discovered […]

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The British government may need to introduce tougher restrictions to slow the growth of the omicron variant and prevent a new surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths, British scientists said Saturday. U.K. health officials say omicron is spreading much more quickly than the delta strain and is likely to replace it and become the dominant variant in Britain within days. […]

Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Studies are underway in test tubes and animals to determine whether the new Omicron variant can slip past the immune protection of vaccination or a previous infection. Anthony Fauci, MD, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases,  said the results from tests of […]

As we get older, transportation provides a vital link between home and community. Without reliable and easy ways to get around, many older adults (especially those who live alone) have limited access to essentials like groceries and medicine, let alone social interaction. A new report from the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), Developing Strategies To Enhance Mobility And Accessibility For […]

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