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Why Pet Hamsters Are the Latest Suspect in Coronavirus Outbreaks

Hong Kong officials plan to cull thousands of rodents after covid-19 cases were linked to a pet store.

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Experimental Nasal Spray Could Provide Temporary Protection Against Covid-19

In a petri dish and in mice, the spray stopped all variants of the coronavirus, even Omicron, from infecting cells…

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1/10/22 5:07PM

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The Coronavirus Can Persist for Months in Brain, Heart, and Intestines, Major Study Finds

NIH-led research finds that the virus can infect tissues all over the body and can stick around for at least six…

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12/28/21 4:37PM

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First Case of Omicron Variant Detected in the U.S.

The California patient is experiencing mild illness and is recovering in isolation.

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12/01/21 2:55PM

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Uh Oh, the Coronavirus Has Been Spreading Widely in U.S. Deer

Up to a third of deer in Iowa had recently been infected by SARS-CoV-2, according to one estimate.

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11/04/21 4:50PM

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There Was a Hidden Covid-19 Epidemic Among Household Pets, Study Suggests

About one in five pets that lived with a previously infected owner had antibodies themselves, but the animals didn't…

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7/02/21 4:39PM

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What to Know About the Latest Covid-19 Lab Leak Hype

Did the virus spread to humans after a lab accident? Despite recent headlines, there's still no smoking gun.

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A New Coronavirus May Be Jumping From Dogs to People, Scientists Report

A group of scientists fear they may have discovered another coronavirus capable of infecting humans. The virus has…

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5/20/21 1:22PM

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Scientists Want a Serious Investigation Into the Origins of the Coronavirus

Scientists in several countries are calling for a serious investigation into the beginnings of SARS-CoV-2, the novel…

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5/14/21 5:50PM

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Great, We Gave Covid-19 to Otters

Otters have joined the ever-growing list of animals known to be susceptible to the coronavirus behind covid-19. Over…

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4/19/21 11:46AM

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The Covid-19 Lab Escape Theory Is About to Be Everywhere

Former CDC Chief Robert Redfield Latest To Endorse Lab Leak Origin

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3/26/21 4:16PM

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A Woman's Tragic Covid-19 Death Traced to Tainted Donated Lungs, Report Finds

Doctors say that a Michigan woman’s untimely death last fall was caused by covid-19 unknowingly spread through a…

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2/23/21 12:05PM

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WHO Scientists Say Wuhan Lab Leak 'Extremely Unlikely' to Have Caused Covid-19 Pandemic

Scientists assembled by the World Health Organization to investigate the origins of the covid-19 pandemic have…

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The Murky Connection Between the Coronavirus and Climate Change

Climate change is basically messing up everything in our lives. It’s tempting to find a way to pin the coronavirus…

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2/05/21 8:57AM

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FDA Shoots Down Plan to Extend Vaccine Supply With Alternate Dosing

The Food and Drug Administration appears to have rejected any alternative strategy for the distribution of covid-19…

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1/05/21 10:56AM

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We've Hit the 'Collectable Gold Masks' Stage of the Pandemic

Face masks are an absolute necessity during the coronavirus pandemic. They help protect the wearer and, more…

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1/05/21 9:20AM

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Viral 5G Conspiracy Diagram Actually Shows How to Build Your Own Guitar Pedal

Does this diagram show the secret plans of Bill Gates and his minions to inject 5G chips into the bloodstreams of…

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1/05/21 6:30AM

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Venmo's New Check-Cashing Feature Will Let You Deposit Your Covid Stimulus for Free

Venmo just introduced a check-cashing feature to its popular mobile payment service, and in a magnanimous move, it’s…

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U.S. May Stretch Out Covid-19 Vaccine Supply With Half-Doses

The U.S. federal government is scrambling to increase the limited supply of covid-19 vaccines. A new proposal…

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You'll Soon Be Able to Check the Status of Your $600 Stimulus Check

The second round of stimulus checks began rolling out through direct deposit this week, and the Internal Revenue…

Catie Keck

12/31/20 6:15PM

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