An AI model can predict which SARS-CoV-2 variants are likely to cause new waves of infection. Current models used to predict the dynamics of viral transmission do not predict variant-specific spread. Retsef Levi and colleagues studied what factors could shape the viral spread based on analysis of 9 million SARS-CoV-2 genetic sequences collected by the …
Northern China has had increases in influenza-like illnesses since mid-October that have topped the … [+] numbers from the prior three years. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images) NurPhoto via Getty Images Remember what happened the last time that China experienced a “mysterious pneumonia” outbreak? As I reported for Forbes back on January 3, 2020, …
An expected record amount of travel for the Thanksgiving Holiday may further fuel the spread of the … [+] severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) throughout the U.S. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) Getty Images Once again the hashtag #CovidIsntOver is trending on social media like X (formerly known as Twitter) because, you know, …
Only 5.4% for children, 14.8% of all adults 18 years and older, and 31.7% of adults 65 years and … [+] older have gotten the latest set of Covid-19 vaccines, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) numbers as of November 17. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Los Angeles …
As Covid-19 cases continue to rise, you may be contemplating when to get your next Covid-19 booster vaccine. Should you arm yourself now to safeguard against a potential Summer surge? Or should you patiently wait for the updated version of the booster set to be released later in the Fall? Well, the answer isn’t as …
The U.K. is currently experiencing a rise in Covid-19 cases due to the spread of the EG.5.1 variant of the virus. This variant serves as an example of how the virus will continue to mutate, regardless of people choosing to ignore the threat it poses. On July 19, 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) added …
COVID-19 infection can lead to brain fog, resulting in cognitive deficits like headaches, confusion, forgetfulness, and fuzzy thinking in infected individuals. … [+] This effect might be due to the previously unknown impact of the SARS-CoV-2 virus on brain cells. getty Recent research published in Science Advances revealed a new effect of the SARS-CoV-2 virus …
A recent clinical trial published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases has shown promising results for using metformin as a potential treatment for preventing long Covid. The trial, named COVID-OUT, aimed to investigate whether taking metformin during the acute phase of a SARS-CoV-2 infection could reduce the risk of long Covid development. The trial was conducted …