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VACCINATIONS, do they really help?
YES! Though vaccinations does not mean you cannot get COVID-19, as with any vaccination, it is more and more obvious that it gives you a lesser chance of ending up being hospitalised as can be seen in different studies. An interesting
New drugs against COVID-19 and Ivermectin
Some believe that the new drugs brought onto the market are the same as Ivermectin. See some fact checks at the following pages:
IVERMECTIN | Miracle drug or not?
A lot has been said and is said about Ivermectin. Have a look at our FAQ about it for more information.
New Variant: what to believe?
A lot of news about a new variant (out of the UK) are emerging, however how dangerous or important is this?
- Well first of all this kind of virus is prone to many variations and actually there are already many
Rapid COVID-19 tests emerging and 100% reliable
Several COVID-19 Rapid tests are emerging and could prove to be very useful as it look to me. Think about travel, restaurants, public places, schools, work, etc… just do the test before entering the building and you are sure nobody
Donald Trump vs Jonathan Swan | Axios interview COVID-19
Part of an interesting interview of the President of the United States Donald Trump by Jonathan Swan on Axios. Using the wrong numbers to make it look like the USA is doing better than the rest
Mask and oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood!
There have been a number of erroneous social media posts claiming that wearing masks lowers oxygen and increases carbon dioxide levels in the blood. In fact, all masks provide adequate airflow, just like oxygen can get in, carbon dioxide can
COVID-19 and what cancer patients should know
An interesting guide that covers the recent COVID-19 outbreak and what cancer patients, along with their family members, should know. Read more about it on Asbestos.com, a free health site.
10 FACTS about COVID-19
- It’s a Pandemic (A pandemic is the worldwide spread of a new disease)
- For more in-depth
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An interesting video/article on the WSJ about recovery and our immune system
Understanding how the body clears the new coronavirus is becoming more important as the U.S. begins to reopen. WSJ’s Daniela Hernandez explains how the body fights infection and why feeling better doesn’t equal being virus-free. If you have a subscription
Coronavirus: What does blood type have to do with COVID-19?
COVID-19 can take mild to severe courses: Sometimes there are no symptoms, and sometimes people die. New research suggests that blood types could play a rather important role by affecting the immune response.
German and Norwegian researchers have analyzed the different