Items of recent pandemic news: Compounds found in hemp slow viral growth in the lab; the durability of SARS-CoV-2 in air; the virus’s danger to unvaxed pregnant people; and striking down federal workplace mandates. Plus a pair of fripperies. Quote … Continue reading →
Items of recent pandemic news: Novavax notches some wins; J&J’s vaccine is deprecated; vaccines for young kids will have to wait; the US government is stockpiling antibodies; the implications of Omicron’s (possibly) faster incubation; and more. Plus a frippery. Quotes … Continue reading →
Items of recent pandemic news: Simulating an aerosolized virus particle with 1.3 billion atoms via a supercomputer; the first monoclonal antibody treatment authorized for young children; Omicron may be breaking through natural immunity; and molnupiravir’s tepid affirmation. Plus a frippery. … Continue reading →
Items of recent pandemic news: Decisions soon on immunizing kids 5-11 and on boosters for Moderna and J&J; an injectable anti-viral and an oral one; new studies on Delta’s virulence and aerosol transmissibility; plus a frippery. Molnupiravir works The day … Continue reading →
Items of recent pandemic news: Detection in Laotian bats of possible SARS-CoV-2 precursors; Covid-19’s effects on the brain; progress towards an antiviral pill; why the US may fail the next pandemic too; and more. Plus a frippery. Lessons not learned … Continue reading →
Items of recent pandemic news: Saliva tests may not be sensitive enough for the asymptomatic; early antiviral promise for a cholesterol-lowering drug; booster shots coming to the immunocompromised and then to all US citizens; and more. Plus a frippery. 1. … Continue reading →
