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Protecting Children’s Health: Urgent Demand for Improved School Air Quality amidst Wildfires and Pandemic – National Support from Parents and Teachers

September 12, 2023

Kate Laing’s family successfully avoided contracting COVID-19 for over two years. However, when her oldest son returned to school last year, he contracted the virus within three days and brought it home. Laing believes that cleaner air in the classroom could have helped prevent his infection while he was unmasked during lunchtime. Her son, who …

U.K. Gives National Approval to Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine for XBB.1.5 Subvariant

September 5, 2023

Decrease article font size Increase article font size The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) announced on Tuesday that it has granted approval to an updated COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech specifically targeting the Omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant. This vaccine, marketed under the brand name Comirnaty, is authorized for individuals aged 6 months …

WHO expresses concern over high number of COVID-19 reinfections in Northern Hemisphere

August 26, 2023

Concerns are rising among global health authorities as COVID-19 cases surge in countries in the Northern Hemisphere. This is particularly worrisome because respiratory illnesses tend to peak during the winter months in these regions. The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging countries to enhance their surveillance and reporting of COVID-19 due to an increase in …

National: Unaffected by COVID Symptoms? A Mutated Gene Could Offer an Explanation

July 21, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a drastic impact on millions of people worldwide, resulting in hospitalizations, extended periods of bed rest, and unfortunately, loss of life. However, there is a group of individuals who have contracted the virus but have not experienced any symptoms whatsoever. Scientists may have discovered the reason behind this phenomenon: the …