Tuesday, 19 January 2021

Nasal Spray Vaccine for COVID-19 in Early Trials

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A spritz instead of a shot to ward off COVID-19? Researchers report that a nasal spray vaccine against the new coronavirus shows promise in animal testing.



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Do You Socially Distance? Your Income Might Matter

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New research shows that the wealthier you were at the start of the pandemic, the more likely it is you'll maintain social distance.



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COVID Vaccines: Facts for Heart, Stroke Patients

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Experts have a simple answer for heart and stroke patients questioning whether they need a COVID-19 vaccination. That answer: yes.



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Black Americans Getting Vaccinated at Lower Rates

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Black Americans are receiving covid vaccines at a much lower rate than their white peers due to a combination of mistrust and access issues, leaving them behind in the mission to vaccinate the nation’s population.



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Experts Call for Better Masks As Pandemic Rolls On

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Ideally, everyone would have sophisticated N95 masks. But they're in short supply. While a cloth mask is better than no masks, experts warn technology needs to improve to stop the pandemic.



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