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Herd Immunity Today, Gone Tomorrow

corona herd immunity

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay By ALEX WELTE As of the time of writing (mid-October 2020), there is much talk in South Africa about a ‘second wave’ of COVID-19. In Europe, it is much more than talk, with COVID-19 diagnoses, hospital admissions, and deaths, not to mention ‘restrictions’, all …

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Coronavirus vaccine trials begin in Melbourne

Coronavirus vaccine trials begin in Melbourne

Australia's first human trials of a potential COVID-19 vaccine have begun in Melbourne, with about 130 people involved in the program.Key points:The potential vaccine, NVX-CoV2373, is being developed by US biotech company NovavaxResearchers hope the vaccine will enhance the body's immune response and stimulate high levels of neutralising antibodiesPreliminary results are expected in JulyClinical research…

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HHS ousts vaccine expert who pushed back on COVID-19 treatment

HHS ousts vaccine expert who pushed back on COVID-19 treatment

Vaccine research doctor removed from job The former director of the agency involved in developing a vaccine for COVID-19 said he was removed after he pushed to vet and to limit drug treatments often touted by President Trump, the use of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine. "Specifically, and contrary to misguided directives, I limited the broad use…

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An old vaccine could be a new godsend for coronavirus

An old vaccine could be a new godsend for coronavirus

OPINIONDr. Konstantin Chumakov and Dr. Robert Gallo, Opinion Contributors Published 3:15 a.m. ET April 21, 2020 | Updated 6:23 a.m. ET April 21, 2020CLOSE Pressure to create a coronavirus vaccine is increasing by the day, but for a safe vaccine to enter the market, it takes time. USA TODAYUsing the oral polio vaccine could prevent…

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