New Bat Coronavirus Raises Pandemic Concerns
Researchers in China discovered a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, which binds to the same human receptor as SARS-CoV-2, raising concerns about potential zoonotic spillover; however, current risk of human transmission is considered low.
New Bat Coronavirus Raises Pandemic Concerns
Researchers in China discovered a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, which binds to the same human receptor as SARS-CoV-2, raising concerns about potential zoonotic spillover; however, current risk of human transmission is considered low.
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64% Bias Score
Federal Court Overturns Ruling on Bavaria's COVID-19 Quarantine Regulation
The German Federal Administrative Court overturned a Bavarian court ruling that invalidated a November 2020 Bavarian regulation mandating quarantine for people arriving from COVID-19 risk areas designated by the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), stating the lower court's decision violated federal law. Th...
Federal Court Overturns Ruling on Bavaria's COVID-19 Quarantine Regulation
The German Federal Administrative Court overturned a Bavarian court ruling that invalidated a November 2020 Bavarian regulation mandating quarantine for people arriving from COVID-19 risk areas designated by the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), stating the lower court's decision violated federal law. Th...
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32% Bias Score
CIA: COVID-19 Lab Origin More Likely, Though Confidence Low
The CIA now believes COVID-19 most likely originated in a Chinese lab, based on an analysis of existing intelligence, though confidence is low; this conclusion, ordered by former Director Ratcliffe, comes despite a lack of new evidence and acknowledges both scenarios remain plausible.
CIA: COVID-19 Lab Origin More Likely, Though Confidence Low
The CIA now believes COVID-19 most likely originated in a Chinese lab, based on an analysis of existing intelligence, though confidence is low; this conclusion, ordered by former Director Ratcliffe, comes despite a lack of new evidence and acknowledges both scenarios remain plausible.
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48% Bias Score
Lower Coronavirus and Influenza Levels in Bavarian Wastewater Suggest Milder Winter Season
Wastewater monitoring in Bavaria shows significantly lower coronavirus levels compared to last year, while influenza remains at very low levels, suggesting a milder winter for both viruses. However, experts caution about interpreting the data solely based on the wastewater samples and suggest that m...
Lower Coronavirus and Influenza Levels in Bavarian Wastewater Suggest Milder Winter Season
Wastewater monitoring in Bavaria shows significantly lower coronavirus levels compared to last year, while influenza remains at very low levels, suggesting a milder winter for both viruses. However, experts caution about interpreting the data solely based on the wastewater samples and suggest that m...
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36% Bias Score
Long Covid Prevalence Significantly Reduced, but Long-Term Impacts Remain a Concern
Long Covid, persistent symptoms after a Covid-19 infection, initially affected 6-8% but now affects 1-2% of patients, with women and those with pre-existing conditions at higher risk; long-term symptoms such as fatigue and cognitive impairment can lead to severe disability and require extensive long...
Long Covid Prevalence Significantly Reduced, but Long-Term Impacts Remain a Concern
Long Covid, persistent symptoms after a Covid-19 infection, initially affected 6-8% but now affects 1-2% of patients, with women and those with pre-existing conditions at higher risk; long-term symptoms such as fatigue and cognitive impairment can lead to severe disability and require extensive long...
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Businessmen Ordered to Return €20 Million from Pandemic Mask Deal
A Dutch court ordered three businessmen to return at least €20 million from a €100 million deal selling masks to the government during the COVID-19 pandemic, following revelations the deal was routed through their private company despite using a non-profit to initially secure it.
Dutch Businessmen Ordered to Return €20 Million from Pandemic Mask Deal
A Dutch court ordered three businessmen to return at least €20 million from a €100 million deal selling masks to the government during the COVID-19 pandemic, following revelations the deal was routed through their private company despite using a non-profit to initially secure it.
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40% Bias Score
COVID-19 Pandemic: 20 Million Deaths, Ongoing Evolution, and Long-Term Health Impacts
The COVID-19 pandemic, originating in Wuhan, China in late 2019, has caused an estimated 20 million deaths globally, exposed global health inequities, and resulted in the debilitating condition known as "long COVID," despite the development of effective vaccines.
COVID-19 Pandemic: 20 Million Deaths, Ongoing Evolution, and Long-Term Health Impacts
The COVID-19 pandemic, originating in Wuhan, China in late 2019, has caused an estimated 20 million deaths globally, exposed global health inequities, and resulted in the debilitating condition known as "long COVID," despite the development of effective vaccines.
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16% Bias Score