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Philippines’ Marcos tests obvious for COVID-19
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. President of the Philippines speaks at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in San Francisco, California, U.S., November 15, 2023. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has tested positive for COVID-19, but remains healthy enough to hold online meetings, his office said on Tuesday. The Presidential Communications Office said on its Facebook page Marcos will isolate for five days. The statement did not indicate…
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US impart sues Pfizer over Covid-19 shot
The pharmaceutical giant misled the public about the vaccine’s effectiveness and sought to silence critics, the Texas lawsuit claims Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against the pharmaceutical giant Pfizer on Thursday, alleging that the company misrepresented the effectiveness of its Covid-19 vaccine and sought to suppress public discussion of the product’s failures. The lawsuit follows a six-month investigation by Paxton into alleged gain-of-function research by Pfizer and…
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US state takes Pfizer to courtroom over Covid-19 shot
The pharmaceutical giant misled the public about the vaccine’s effectiveness and sought to silence critics, the Texas lawsuit claims The Texas attorney general filed a lawsuit against the pharmaceutical giant Pfizer on Thursday, alleging that the company misrepresented the effectiveness of its Covid-19 vaccine and sought to suppress public discussion of the product’s failures. The lawsuit follows a six-month investigation by Attorney General Ken Paxton into alleged gain-of-function research by…
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Covid-19 lockdowns brought about cognitive decline – search for
Even after the lockdown was over, accelerated worsening of memory functions persisted among older adults, data shows Elderly adults experienced a disastrous decline in cognitive functioning during the UK’s Covid-19 quarantine policies, a study published in the Lancet on Tuesday revealed. The accelerated worsening of working memory and other key intellectual metrics persisted even after lockdown ended. Analyzing data collected by the government’s PROTECT study of adults aged 50 and…
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Pfizer sues Poland over Covid-19 vaccine
The US drugmaker has escalated a dispute with Warsaw over unwanted doses US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has escalated its feud with Poland over excess Covid-19 vaccine doses that were ordered under a huge contract with the European Union. The company is suing the country over what it claims is an unfulfilled contract for Covid-19 vaccines. Warsaw was locked into buying tens of millions of doses under a controversial contract the European Commission had…
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MI health official seeks $4 million settlement in county clash over COVID-19 policies
The top health official in one of Michigan’s largest counties is asking a judge to uphold a $4 million settlement in exchange for her resignation, coming after months of conflict with local conservative leaders who were elected in response to COVID-19 restrictions. Ottawa County leaders had attempted to fire Adeline Hambley in January after they took majority control of the county’s board of commissioners. Finding themselves unable to, the board…
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Do COVID-19 home remedies really work? Doctors weigh in on saltwater gargles, nasal rinses and more
Dr. Mom may have been right: The simple home remedy of gargling with saltwater could help fight infection. Researchers found that patients with COVID-19 who gargled with saltwater and did nasal rinses had lower hospitalization rates compared to those who did not use the home remedy. They presented the findings this week at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting in Anaheim, California. COLD, FLU, COVID-19…
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The Great Grift: COVID-19 aid thieves bought fancy cars, a Pokemon card – even a private island
YANKEETOWN, Fla. (AP) — A freshwater spring bubbles amid the mangroves, cabbage palms and red cedars on Sweetheart Island, a two-acre uninhabited patch of paradise about a mile off the coast of this little Gulf Coast town. Pelicans divebomb nearby into the cool waters of Florida’s Withlacoochee Bay and the open view westward holds the promise of dazzling sunsets. It may have seemed like an ideal getaway for Florida businessman…
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Florida businessman behind bars after purchasing private island with $8 million in COVID-19 relief funds
A freshwater spring bubbles amid the mangroves, cabbage palms and red cedars on Sweetheart Island, a two-acre uninhabited patch of paradise about a mile off the coast of this little Gulf Coast town. Pelicans divebomb nearby into the cool waters of Florida’s Withlacoochee Bay and the open view westward holds the promise of dazzling sunsets. It may have seemed like an ideal getaway for Florida businessman Patrick Parker Walsh. Instead,…
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LatAm, Caribbean progress in fighting hunger, though COVID-19 impacts remain -UN
Latin America and the Caribbean have made progress in their fight to eradicate hunger, though the region still has the highest rate of food insecurity worldwide and has yet to recover from setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report by five United Nations agencies published on Thursday. Some 43.2 million people went hungry in the region last year, or about 6.5% of the population, the U.N. agencies…
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Cold, flu, COVID-19 and RSV: How to identify the differing symptoms and stay safe
For those who get sick during the fall and winter, the diagnosis could be a toss-up. With the threat of the common cold, flu, COVID-19 and RSV in the mix, it can be tricky to determine the culprit. Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel shared with Fox News Digital that among the four conditions, there is “very much [an] overlap” in symptoms. COLD AND FLU SEASON IS COMING: KNOW…
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COVID-19 pandemic has caused ‘collective trauma’ among US adults, new poll says
Nearly four years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. population is still experiencing “collective trauma,” a new survey suggests. The American Psychological Association (APA), headquartered in Washington, D.C., has released the results of Stress in America 2023, its nationwide survey that polled more than 3,185 U.S. adults about their physical and mental well-being. Adults between the ages of 35 and 44 reported the highest spike in chronic…
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Former Malaysian PM Najib in hospital with COVID-19
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak attends a news conference at the Federal Court in Putrajaya, Malaysia August 16, 2022. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain Malaysia’s jailed former prime minister Najib Razak has been admitted to a hospital after testing positive for COVID-19, his spokesperson said on Thursday. Najib, 70, is in stable condition and is undergoing quarantine and treatment at the hospital, his aide Muhamad Mukhlis Maghribi said. Najib was rushed to…
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A continuing decline in sales of COVID-19 products clips revenue at Pfizer
Pfizer losses were not as great as expected in the third quarter, but a continued decline in sales of its COVID-19 products clipped revenue. Pfizer Inc. on Tuesday reported a $2.38 billion quarterly loss, or 42 cents per share. Adjusted for one-time gains or losses, the New York company lost 17 cents per share, a much narrower loss than the 42 cents that Wall Street had expected, according to a…
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Biden administration looks to avoid vaccine hiccups as COVID-19 treatment coverage goes commercial
The Biden administration is looking to avoid hiccups in the rollout of new COVID-19 vaccines as it begins shifting coverage of coronavirus treatments to the private market. Private insurance companies will need to start covering treatments beginning Wednesday, but the federal government’s supply will remain available for providers to order and distribute from until it runs out or expires. Distributors and health care providers may continue to order Pfizer’s Paxlovid…
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New study finds link between COVID-19 virus and increased risk of heart attacks and strokes
NEW YORK, BRONX (ORDO News) — In a recent study funded by the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), scientists found that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can directly attack blood vessels, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes. The study , led by Dr. Chiara Giannarelli of New York University School of Medicine, analyzed coronary artery tissue samples from eight people who died of COVID-19 between May…
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Los Angeles to consider lifting COVID-19 vaccine mandate for city employees
Los Angeles City Council President Paul Krekorian introduced a motion to the council Wednesday that would lift the city’s requirement that city employees be vaccinated against COVID-19. The motion was introduced by Krekorian and fellow councilmember Traci Park, and was seconded by councilmembers Heather Hutt, Kevin De Leon, John Lee and Curren Price. If passed, the motion would repeal an article in the Los Angeles Administrative Code which required COVID-19…
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Neurological symptoms in patients with COVID-19 virus may increase risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease
NEW YORK, BRONX (ORDO News) — As the world continues to battle the COVID-19 virus pandemic, researchers are discovering new and unexpected connections between the virus and various diseases. Of particular interest is the potential link between COVID-19 and Alzheimer’s disease (AD), a neurodegenerative disease that affects millions of people worldwide. Recent studies suggest that neurological symptoms observed in patients with COVID-19 may indicate an increased risk of developing AD,…
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Former Florida lawmaker sentenced to four months in prison for COVID-19 relief fraud
Former Florida state Rep. Joseph Harding (R) was sentenced to four months in prison Friday for his involvement in a COVID-19 relief fraud scheme. Harding, 36, of Williston, Fla., was sentenced to four months in federal prison for wire fraud, money laundering and making false statements in connection to pandemic-relief fraud, the Office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida said in a statement. Harding’s scheme to…
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Former Florida lawmaker who sponsored ‘Don’t Say Gay’ sentenced to prison for COVID-19 relief fraud
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The former Florida lawmaker who sponsored the controversial law critics call “Don’t Say Gay” was sentenced to six months in federal prison Thursday for defrauding a federal coronavirus relief loan program for small businesses. Former state Rep. Joe Harding, a 36-year-old Republican, resigned in December after being charged with fraudulently obtaining more than $150,000 from the Small Business Administration in pandemic aid loans. He pleaded guilty…
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Ex-Lawmaker Behind ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Sentenced For COVID-19 Fraud Charges
Former Florida state Rep. Joe Harding was handed a federal prison sentence after pleading guilty to fraudulently obtaining a $150,000 pandemic loan. — Online: News agencies contributed to this report, edited and published by ORDO News editors. Contact us: [email protected] Our Standards, Terms of Use: Standard Terms And Conditions. To eliminate any confusion arising from different time zones and daylight saving changes, all times displayed on our platforms are in…
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Cannabis smokers survived Covid-19 better than others
NEW YORK, BRONX (ORDO News) — A recent study conducted in the United States has suggested that individuals who smoked marijuana and contracted the coronavirus experienced less severe illness and lower death rates than those who did not use cannabis. The research aimed to investigate the impact of cannabis on the course of COVID-19 by reviewing the medical records of over 320,000 patients diagnosed with COVID-19 from the National Inpatient…
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New study finds key differences between children and adults with COVID-19
NEW YORK, BRONX (ORDO News) — A recent study funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) sheds light on why young children tend to have less severe symptoms when they are infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19. A study published in the journal Cell found that infants and young children infected with the virus exhibited a unique immune response compared to adults. The study…
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Silicon Valley CEO convicted in COVID-19 and allergy test fraud case sentenced to 8 years in prison
SAN JOSE — A Silicon Valley executive who lied to investors about inventing technology that tested for allergies and COVID-19 using only a few drops of blood was sentenced Wednesday to eight years in prison and ordered to pay $24 million in restitution, federal prosecutors said. Mark Schena, 60, was convicted last year of paying bribes to doctors and defrauding the government after his company billed Medicare $77 million for…
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Why Do Infants Seem to Avoid Severe COVID-19?
With COVID-19 rates rising around the country, and an updated vaccine now available, researchers are still trying to understand how immunity to COVID-19 works, and the best ways to build and sustain it. One of the possibly richest areas of research might be infections among the very young, who tend to be spared from more serious COVID-19 disease. Hospitalization rates for infants four years old or under dropped to under…
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How COVID-19 Changed Life for People Terrified of Needles
From the moment COVID-19 reached pandemic designation, Joe McDougall had nightmares. Not, like others, about the potential path of the virus, but about the seemingly inevitable moment at which he’d be asked—or held down and forced—to receive a vaccine. McDougall, now 39, is terrified of needles and a global pandemic meant that for the first time since adolescence, he might not be able to avoid them. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Of all…
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Do You Still Have to Isolate If You Catch COVID-19? Here’s What to Know
At this point, life in the U.S. has largely returned to pre-pandemic normal. The COVID-19 public health emergency is over, mask mandates are mostly gone, and offices and schools are open again. But one hallmark of the pandemic remains in place: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) still directs anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 to isolate themselves from other people for at least five full days.…
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Florida Family Sentenced For Selling Bleach Solution As ‘Miracle’ COVID-19 Cure
Mark Grenon and his three adult sons will serve multiple years in federal prison after selling the toxic chemical solution through their fake online church. — Online: News agencies contributed to this report, edited and published by ORDO News editors. Contact us: [email protected] Our Standards, Terms of Use: Standard Terms And Conditions. To eliminate any confusion arising from different time zones and daylight saving changes, all times displayed on our…
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Updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine shipped to distributors, to be available this week
By Michael Erman NEW YORK (Reuters) – Vaccine maker Novavax Inc on Monday said it has shipped millions of doses its updated COVID-19 shots to distributors after receiving the go-ahead from U.S. regulators. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the updated vaccine last week for emergency use in individuals aged 12 years and older, but batches of the shots needed additional clearance from the FDA before they could be…
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UK’s opposition Labour Party says if elected it will track down billions lost to COVID-19 fraud
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Britain’s main opposition Labour Party says that if it wins power, it will appoint a “COVID corruption commissioner” to try and recoup some of the billions lost to fraud and waste during the pandemic. Labour economy spokeswoman Rachel Reeves is due to outline the plan in a speech Monday at the party’s annual conference. She says the commissioner will bring together tax officials, fraud investigators and…