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People wearing face masks line up at a testing centre for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Hong Kong, China February 23, 2022. REUTERS/Lam Yik Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Feb 23 (Reuters) – The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19. They include […]
Omicron
States Were Sharing Covid Test Kits. Then Omicron Hit.
In a few short months, states have gone from donating surplus rapid covid-19 tests to states with shortages to hoarding them as demand driven by the spike in cases strains supplies. Last January, North Dakota had amassed 2.7 million Abbott Laboratories BinaxNOW rapid covid tests from the federal government — […]
How To Protect Your Mental Health During The Omicron Surge
Due to the uptick in Omicron cases, people are again confined to home. One’s mental well-being can go for a toss. Being in isolation is also overwhelming and it will be essential to focus on emotional well-being. We got Dr Sonal Anand, Psychiatrist, Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai to dish out some […]
How well do rapid COVID tests work to detect omicron? : Shots
Rapid tests can help you figure out whether you have been infected with the coronavirus. But how accurate are they? Scientists are trying to find out whether they are less sensitive to omicron and why. Joseph Prezioso /AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Joseph Prezioso /AFP via Getty […]
6 reasons not to get omicron right now : Shots
Keith Bishop/Getty Images Keith Bishop/Getty Images Millions of people are testing positive with COVID-19 in the U.S. each week and the FDA warns that most Americans will get the virus at some point. With growing evidence that the omicron variant likely causes milder disease, some people may be thinking: Why […]
Pentagon Reservation raises health protection policy level as Omicron spreads
Just eight days after the Pentagon Reservation decided to extend its max telework policy to the end of January, officials have increased the region’s Health Protection Condition to Charlie. The increase marks the highest health alert at the Pentagon since the end of 2020. “The secretary of Defense’s number one […]
How to deal with Omicron anxiety; top mental health tips by expert | Health
Amid the rapidly rising cases of Covid-19 in India courtesy the highly mutated variant Omicron and a fresh set of restrictions, it is natural for people to feel uncertain, anxious and stressed. As Covid-19 virus enters its fourth year since 2019, people grappling with the pandemic may be showing signs […]
Omicron in kids leading to a new but familiar illness: croup
Covid-19’s omicron variant appears to be affecting children under age 5 in a new way: a harsh, barking cough known as croup. While croup generally is not harmful, it can be frightening for parents already on edge about their babies and toddlers, too young for the Covid-19 vaccine, becoming infected […]
5 ways to deal with anxiety during the holidays amid the omicron surge
Omicron is surging during the holidays and causing anxiety for many. January 2, 2022, 4:40 PM • 7 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article With the explosion of coronavirus cases in the U.S., fueled in part by the highly contagious omicron variant, Americans are once again facing […]
Opinion | The Pandemic Has Been Bad For Youth Mental Health. Omicron Scares Me.
Long wait times and insufficient resources for youth mental health are tragically common. Recently, in our emergency room at NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital, children and teenagers could wait an average of three to four days for an inpatient bed. This improved to a still unacceptable two- to three-day wait […]
To block omicron, wear an N95 or other high-filtration mask : Shots
A firefighter tests the seal on his N95 mask at the start of his shift in Glen Burnie, Md. With the spread of omicron, experts say to wear high-filtration respirators in public indoor spaces for the best protection. Alex Edelman/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alex Edelman/AFP via […]
Here are eight tips to help with your Omicron anxiety
You know that moment in “Groundhog Day” — or “Edge of Tomorrow,” “Happy Death Day” or “Palm Springs,” depending on your pop culture preferences — when the main character has gone through too many time loops, the initial adrenaline has worn off, and insanity is about to set in? Is […]