Amid fresh concerns of Covid-19 due to the new highly mutant Omicron sub variant BA.2.86, two new studies from the US have confirmed that it is less contagious as well as immune evasive. This comes after two studies last week from China’s Peking University and Karolinska Institutet in Sweden showed that the variant is less transmissible than Xbb and Eg variants.
The new study, led by researchers from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in the US, reported on X, formerly Twitter, that their first data from their antibody neutralisation experiments suggest responses to BA.2.86 were lower than to BA.2.
However, they were comparable to or higher than the current circulating variants.
Neutralising antibodies to all variants, including BA.2.86, increased following Xbb infection.
The experiments were done on samples from 66 people, including 44 who had received the bivalent (two-strain) mRNA Covid booster, said Ninaad Lasrado, one of the researchers at the Barouch Lab at the Centre,...
The new study, led by researchers from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in the US, reported on X, formerly Twitter, that their first data from their antibody neutralisation experiments suggest responses to BA.2.86 were lower than to BA.2.
However, they were comparable to or higher than the current circulating variants.
Neutralising antibodies to all variants, including BA.2.86, increased following Xbb infection.
The experiments were done on samples from 66 people, including 44 who had received the bivalent (two-strain) mRNA Covid booster, said Ninaad Lasrado, one of the researchers at the Barouch Lab at the Centre,...
- 9/6/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Washington, July 25 (Ians) Widespread availability of tests, vaccines are crucial to tackle monkeypox outbreak, said Ashish Jha, the White House coronavirus response coordinator. On CBS News talk show “Face the Nation”, Jha said that the aim is to “eliminate this virus from the US” and that the country is ready with necessary tools. “Right […]...
- 7/25/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
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President Joe Biden continues to “improve significantly” despite a lingering sore throat from his coronavirus infection, according to an update Sunday from his doctor.
“The president is responding to therapy as expected,” wrote Dr. Kevin O’Connor in his latest note. Biden has been taking Paxlovid, an antiviral drug that helps reduce the chance of severe illness.
O’Connor wrote that Biden still has a sore throat, though other symptoms, including a cough, runny nose and body aches, “have diminished considerably.”
Biden tested positive for the coronavirus Thursday morning. O’Connor said Saturday that the president likely became infected with a highly contagious variant, known as BA.5, that is spreading throughout the country, and Dr. Ashish Jha, the White House Covid-19 response coordinator, said Sunday, “It is the BA.5 variant.”
“Thank goodness our vaccines and therapeutics work well against it, which is why I...
President Joe Biden continues to “improve significantly” despite a lingering sore throat from his coronavirus infection, according to an update Sunday from his doctor.
“The president is responding to therapy as expected,” wrote Dr. Kevin O’Connor in his latest note. Biden has been taking Paxlovid, an antiviral drug that helps reduce the chance of severe illness.
O’Connor wrote that Biden still has a sore throat, though other symptoms, including a cough, runny nose and body aches, “have diminished considerably.”
Biden tested positive for the coronavirus Thursday morning. O’Connor said Saturday that the president likely became infected with a highly contagious variant, known as BA.5, that is spreading throughout the country, and Dr. Ashish Jha, the White House Covid-19 response coordinator, said Sunday, “It is the BA.5 variant.”
“Thank goodness our vaccines and therapeutics work well against it, which is why I...
- 7/24/2022
- by the Associated Press
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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President Joe Biden tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday, underscoring the persistence of the highly contagious virus as new variants challenge the nation’s efforts to resume normalcy after two and a half years of pandemic disruptions.
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said that Biden was experiencing “mild symptoms” and has begun taking Paxlovid, an antiviral drug designed to reduce the severity of the disease.
She said Biden “will isolate at the White House and will continue to carry out all of his duties fully during that time. He has been in contact with members of the White House staff by phone this morning, and will participate in his planned meetings at the White House this morning via phone and Zoom from the residence.”
Biden, 79, is fully vaccinated, after getting two doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine shortly before taking office, a...
President Joe Biden tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday, underscoring the persistence of the highly contagious virus as new variants challenge the nation’s efforts to resume normalcy after two and a half years of pandemic disruptions.
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said that Biden was experiencing “mild symptoms” and has begun taking Paxlovid, an antiviral drug designed to reduce the severity of the disease.
She said Biden “will isolate at the White House and will continue to carry out all of his duties fully during that time. He has been in contact with members of the White House staff by phone this morning, and will participate in his planned meetings at the White House this morning via phone and Zoom from the residence.”
Biden, 79, is fully vaccinated, after getting two doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine shortly before taking office, a...
- 7/21/2022
- by Associated Press
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Updated, 12:02 Pm: Vice President Kamala Harris’ office said today that she has tested negative for Covid, six days after a positive test.
“Today, the Vice President tested negative for Covid-19 on a rapid antigen test,” Harris’ Press Secretary Kristen Allen said in a statement. “The Vice President will return to work, in person, tomorrow. Following CDC guidelines, she will wear a well-fitting mask while around others through the 10-day period.”
Previously, April 26: Vice President Kamala Harris has tested positive for Covid, the White House said on Tuesday.
“Today, Vice President Harris tested positive for Covid-19 on rapid and Pcr tests,” said Harris’ press secretary Kirsten Allen. “She has exhibited no symptoms, will isolate and continue to work from the Vice President’s residence. She has not been a close contact to the President or First Lady due to their respective recent travel schedules. She will follow CDC guidelines...
“Today, the Vice President tested negative for Covid-19 on a rapid antigen test,” Harris’ Press Secretary Kristen Allen said in a statement. “The Vice President will return to work, in person, tomorrow. Following CDC guidelines, she will wear a well-fitting mask while around others through the 10-day period.”
Previously, April 26: Vice President Kamala Harris has tested positive for Covid, the White House said on Tuesday.
“Today, Vice President Harris tested positive for Covid-19 on rapid and Pcr tests,” said Harris’ press secretary Kirsten Allen. “She has exhibited no symptoms, will isolate and continue to work from the Vice President’s residence. She has not been a close contact to the President or First Lady due to their respective recent travel schedules. She will follow CDC guidelines...
- 5/2/2022
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver returned on Sunday night and the titular host dove right into the debate of whether or not to open schools during the Covid-19 pandemic. Short answer is: we shouldn’t…but unfortunately Donald Trump and his administration are pushing the opening of schools beyond comprehension.
Trump has been consistently at odds with medical experts saying that schools should open in the fall. He has even said that he will defund schools that don’t open even though he has little power to do so. It’s no surprise that Mike Pence has also fallen in line with Trump. In a clip shown of Pence, he flat out says that they don’t want guidance from the CDC in why they don’t want schools to open.
“Mike Pence doesn’t think CDC guidelines should impede schools opening? Then what exactly are they for?” Oliver questions.
Trump has been consistently at odds with medical experts saying that schools should open in the fall. He has even said that he will defund schools that don’t open even though he has little power to do so. It’s no surprise that Mike Pence has also fallen in line with Trump. In a clip shown of Pence, he flat out says that they don’t want guidance from the CDC in why they don’t want schools to open.
“Mike Pence doesn’t think CDC guidelines should impede schools opening? Then what exactly are they for?” Oliver questions.
- 7/20/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
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