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COVID SCIENCE - Cheap antidepressant shows promise; virus can infect inner ear
The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19.
Sat Oct 30 2021
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Dirty air makes COVID-19 worse, Beta variant deadlier than original
The worse the local air contamination, the higher the odds of needing intensive care and mechanical ventilation.
Tue Jul 13 2021
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Oxygen level while walking identifies at-risk patients; cancer patients should get vaccine priority
EU regulators urge caution for vaccines, treatments in pregnant women.
Tue Dec 22 2020