covid-19

Variants vs. vaccines: Is the COVID-19 race ever going to end?

From the Jeruselem Post: On Monday, Dr. Asher Salmon, director of the Health Ministry’s Department of International Relations, told the Knesset that there was a South American variant that had made its way into the US, and if it came to Israel, “we will reach the lockdown that we so desperately want to avoid.” FIRST, … Read moreVariants vs. vaccines: Is the COVID-19 race ever going to end?

Covid deep in the Governors mansion of Texas

“Governor Greg Abbott today tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The governor has been testing daily, and today was the first positive test result. Governor Abbott is in constant communication with his staff, agency heads, and government officials to ensure that state government continues to operate smoothly and efficiently. The governor will isolate in the … Read moreCovid deep in the Governors mansion of Texas

Vaccine efficacy hysteria: Following the science to oblivion

This post may be shadow blocked. Or deleted.. or whatever-ed. Anymore, it’s tough to say.. Yes there are people who profess against science and common sense. But there are also those who question nothing.. This post is not going to be anti-vaccine. But just anti-bad journalism and sensationalism. All of which we have seen in … Read moreVaccine efficacy hysteria: Following the science to oblivion

The suspension of doctor Paul: YouTube takes down Rand as punishment

Senator writes that his suspension from YouTube is a badge of honor.. More.. Sen. Rand Paul, a Kentucky Republican, has been suspended from YouTube for seven days over a video claiming that masks are ineffective in fighting Covid-19, according to a YouTube spokesperson. “This resulted in a first strike on the channel, which means it … Read moreThe suspension of doctor Paul: YouTube takes down Rand as punishment

New data on coronavirus vaccine effectiveness against Delta raises concern among Biden administration

Overall, it found that the Moderna vaccine was 86% effective against infection over the study period, and Pfizer’s was 76%. Moderna’s vaccine was 92% effective against hospitalization and Pfizer’s was 85%. But the vaccines’ effectiveness against infection dropped sharply in July, when the Delta variant’s prevalence in Minnesota had risen to over 70%. Moderna was … Read moreNew data on coronavirus vaccine effectiveness against Delta raises concern among Biden administration

Mississippi Covid fills hospitals

Mississippi’s top health official warned Monday that the state’s top-level hospitals have no ICU beds left, and things are going to get worse. Mississippi State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs cited the latest stats on the growing number of COVID-19 cases, stating there were 6,912 new cases and 28 deaths recorded. Developing

Texas crisis: Abbott appeals for out-of-state help against COVID-19

Gov. Greg Abbott appealed for out-of-state help Monday to fight the third wave of COVID-19 in Texas. The request came as a county-owned hospital in Houston raised tents to accommodate their COVID-19 overflow. Private hospitals in the county already were requiring their staff to be vaccinated against the coronavirus. Meantime, the Dallas school district announced … Read moreTexas crisis: Abbott appeals for out-of-state help against COVID-19