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New COVID-19 variant: What to watch out for, how pharmacies are preparing
As summer continues, something to watch out for is the highly contagious, new strain of COVID-19 called NB.1.8.1 or 'nimbus.' The 'nimbus' variant is known for having a painful throat based symptom, ...
Summer Covid cases are rising across the U.S. Is it time for a vaccine?
The new shots won’t be available until the fall, and are expected to be approved only for adults 65 and up and kids and ...
Genetic tweak in mosquitoes blocks malaria transmission without affecting insect health
Mosquitoes kill more people each year than any other animal. In 2023, the blood-sucking insects infected a reported 263 ...
Expert verdict on summer Covid wave as new 'Stratus' variant spreads rapidly in UK
As of June 22, there were 1,648 cases of the new variant reported across 38 countries. In the UK, the latest data by the UK ...
Understanding the New COVID variants: What we all need to know
Amidst rising concerns over new COVID-19 variants, India witnesses a surge in online searches related to symptoms, ...
COVID-19 cases are rising in the US; Why does COVID spike in the summer and how to stay safe
COVID-19 cases are rising in about half of US states, signaling a summer wave driven by waning immunity and new variants like ...