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A Breakthrough Nasal Spray That Could Block COVID-19, Flu, and Common Cold

Respiratory infections like COVID-19, influenza, and the common cold are primarily spread through airborne respiratory droplets. These droplets enter our bodies through the nasal passages, where pathogens can begin to take hold. However, recent scientific advancements are showing promise in stopping these infections before they even start. A team of researchers from Brigham and Women’s… Read More »

Deaths from coronavirus ‘breakthrough’ cases rare, CDC says

Deaths among people who contract the coronavirus after being vaccinated, known as “breakthrough cases,” are low, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday. The CDC found 160 deaths due to breakthrough cases between the beginning of the vaccination campaign in December and April 30. That is just 2% of the more than 10,000… Read More »

Coronavirus breakthrough – the vaccine that could cut COVID-19 death rate by a sixth

Everyone has been told to remain at home to avoid spreading the infection. You should only leave your home to go food or medicine shopping, for medical help, traveling to and from work – where absolutely necessary – and for one form of exercise every day. More than 55,000 people in the UK have tested… Read More »