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Debunking the Common Myths Regarding the COVID-19 Variants

Here, we try to bust a few myths related to the COVID-19 variants. Myth 1. The COVID-19 variants are more lethal than the original virus There’s a lot of confusion and misinformation about the potential fatality of the new COVID-19 variants currently.

COVID-19 Delta Variant - Important Facts You Should Know

The Delta variant of Covid-19 is the most concerning of all emerging strains of the Novel Coronavirus. This version of Covid-19 emerged in India, where it caused the deadly and terrifying second wave of the pandemic, and it’s now spreading across North America, the UK, Europe, and China.

Covid-19: What’s Known About the 4 New Variants

The California strain This is the most recently-discovered Covid-19 variant on the list, and it is believed to have originated in California.

Do the New Covid Variants Warrant Doubling-Up on Masks?

Anthony Fauci, stated that he favors double-masking for the new and more infectious Covid-19 variants like the UK strain and others.

COVID-19 - 6 Important Developments to Be Aware Of

Related Article: Debunking the Common Myths Regarding the COVID-19 Variants 2.

Not All COVID Jabs Work Equally Well For the Delta Strain

A number of recent research articles estimated the effectiveness of three different COVID-19 vaccines against the Delta variant. Here’s what they found.

COVID-19: 6 New Developments You Should Be Aware Of

For the latest updates and current restrictions in specific countries, follow this link to the US Department of State website - COVID-19 Travel Guidance for U.S. Citizens . 3. The medical world is highly concerned about the Delta variant of COVID-19 “But what is the Delta variant?” you may ask.

COVID-19 Vaccination: Can the Second Dose Be Delayed?

However, there’s a tricky part about the COVID-19 vaccine that’s been causing confusion as of late. Thus far, all authorized COVID-19 shots in the world are two-dose vaccines. The first dose has been developed to make your body identify the virus and build up the immune system.

The Cardiac Dangers of Covid-19

A new and unnerving addition to Covid-19 symptoms was recently brought to light: despite the fact that it is considered an illness of the lungs, many patients who are infected with the novel coronavirus experience cardiac issues. 

Russia’s Covid-19 Vaccine Likely to Be Used Globally

The vaccination campaign against Covid-19 is underway across the world, with more than 104 million doses having been administered across 66 countries, according to recent data.

How Accurate ARE COVID-19 Tests?

We distinguish between the available Covid-19 tests and their respective accuracy below. Related Article: COVID-19 - Which Face Masks Are the Best?

Will COVID-19 Go Away in the Summer?

As we’ve mentioned in a previous article , scientists have initially hoped the warm temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere would reduce the spread of COVID-19 in countries located in that part of the world, as is the case with the Influenza virus.

Want to Dine at a Restaurant During COVID? Read These Tips

Furthermore, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said that people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can safely gather indoors without wearing face masks.

New Pill Against Covid-19 Shows Promising Results In Trial

In the past few months, the world has been so caught up in the excitement over the Covid-19 vaccines that we almost forgot about all other possible treatments for the novel coronavirus. In the meantime, researchers have been working tirelessly to develop medications for Covid-19.

Does COVID-19 Affect Pets?

The Effect Coronavirus Had on Pets So Far The COVID-19 outbreak did have some hard consequences on pets and pet owners. In the Chinese city of Wuhan, the center of the epidemic, pets have been trapped alone in apartments while their owners were stuck outside the city.

Flurona - When the Flu and COVID-19 Overlap

Over the course of the past couple of years, we’ve witnessed the coinage of so many new words related to COVID-19 . One of the latest words we noticed appearing is ‘flurona,’ which refers to the co-occurrence of the flu and COVID-19. Can you really catch the flu and coronavirus simultaneously?

Can Alcohol Affect the COVID-19 Vaccine?

As the rollout of Covid-19 vaccination slowly started in the US, the UK, and across the globe, experts from Russia and Great Britain started expressing concerns stating that drinking alcohol around the time of a Covid-19 vaccination may affect the immune response, potentially even rendering the jab

The Role of Zinc in Predicting the Severity of COVID-19

It’s been over a year since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, and we’ve certainly all learned a lot about this dangerous disease already. One question that keeps being brought up in both public and academic settings is, “Which factors predict the severity of Covid-19?”

COVID Toes May Be a Symptom of Hidden Coronavirus in Kids

Among one of the more peculiar reported symptoms of COVID-19 has been the mysterious “COVID toes.”

Everything We Know About Asymptomatic Covid-19

One of the characteristics of Covid-19 which played a major role in the outbreak growing into a pandemic is the disturbing fact that we simply don’t know who among us is spreading it.