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First Patients in Israel Receive Pfizer’s Coronavirus-Fighting Pill
Israel began distributing the first coronavirus pills to at-risk patients with COVID-19 on Sunday with the aim of preventing them from becoming seriously ill with the virus.
Growing Research Chronicles Toll COVID Lockdowns Imposed on Children
Brown University study forecasts a generation with lower IQs, diminished social skills
Pentagon Awards $136.7m Contract for Domestic Production of Material Critical for Rapid Covid-19 Tests
COVID-19 tests have been in short supply in the U.S. as the spread of the highly-transmissible omicron variant has driven a surge in cases.
COVID Test Lines Backed Up for Miles as Biden Falls Down on Response: ‘Lack of Federal Prioritization’
Coronavirus testing sites have been overwhelmed after the holidays amid a surge in cases
Analysis: Experts Question New U.S. CDC Policy on Covid Isolation Period
"Unvaccinated people take much longer to clear the virus and not be infectious," said Dr. Eric Topol, director of the Scripps Research Translational Institute. "Some people clear the virus in a day; others take a week or more."
Some Nations Rethink Isolation, Testing Rules as Omicron Sweeps Globe
Almost 900,000 cases were detected on average each day around the world between Dec. 22 and 28.
CDC Significantly Reduces Estimate of Omicron Prevalence in U.S.
Omicron was most prevalent in the South, the Pacific Northwest, the Midwest, and the New York area in the week that ended on Dec. 25, according to CDC data.
Goldman Sachs Will Require U.S. Employees to Get Booster Shots
Starting in February, anyone eligible to receive a booster shot must have obtained one in order to enter Goldman offices.
Apple Closes Swath of Retail Stores In New York Amid City’s COVID-19 Surge
In addition to closures in New York, Apple has also shut down stores in Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Ohio, Texas, Georgia and Florida, the outlet added.
68 Cruise Ships Under CDC Investigation Following COVID Outbreaks
The affected cruise lines include Disney, Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian.