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Alberta to Offer Free COVID-19 Vaccines to Healthcare Workers, But Most Residents Will Pay

Alberta is modifying its COVID-19 vaccine program to offer free shots to healthcare workers this fall, but most Albertans will have to pay, a decision that contrasts with national guidelines and has drawn criticism.

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COVID-19 Accelerates Blood Vessel Aging, Particularly in Women

A study of 2390 individuals across 16 countries found that COVID-19 infection accelerates blood vessel aging, impacting women more severely than men, increasing cardiovascular disease risks; vaccination mitigated this effect.

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COVID-19: Five Years On – Prevalent, Evolving, and Unpredictable

Five years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the virus remains prevalent and harmful, defying predictions of seasonal behavior; while the US sees a rise in cases, the UK recently saw a 28% drop to 1,046 cases, though testing rates remain low.

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Wag! Files for Bankruptcy After Pandemic Revenue Decline

Wag!, a once high-flying pet services app, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 21st due to declining revenues after the pandemic and failure to meet loan terms, resulting in a debt elimination deal with Retriever and delisting from the stock market.

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Death of Global Health Expert Sir David Nabarro

Sir David Nabarro, a prominent global health expert, died on Friday at age 75; his career spanned decades of work combating outbreaks like Ebola and COVID-19, advocating for vaccine equity, and criticizing excessive pandemic lockdowns.

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COVID-19 Pandemic Accelerated Brain Aging by 5.5 Months, Study Finds

A study of 996 adults revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated brain aging by 5.5 months on average, even in uninfected individuals, with the effects being more significant in older adults, men, and those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

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Qantas Fined A$90 Million for Illegal Worker Dismissals During Pandemic

An Australian court fined Qantas a record A$90 million for illegally sacking 1,820 ground workers during the Covid-19 pandemic, marking the largest penalty for industrial relations violations in the country's history and prompting an apology from Qantas' CEO.

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COVID-19 Pandemic Accelerated Brain Aging by 5.5 Months, Study Finds

A study using UK Biobank data found that the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated brain aging by 5.5 months on average, affecting even uninfected individuals, with the most significant impact on older men and those from lower socioeconomic groups.

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US Halts $500 Million in mRNA Vaccine Research

President Biden's Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., canceled $500 million in mRNA vaccine research contracts, reversing the Trump administration's stance that hailed the technology as a "medical miracle" during the COVID-19 pandemic, and potentially impacting future pandemic response capabili...

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Pandemic, Reduced Policing, and Mental Health Crisis Fuel Rise in Impaired Driving Deaths

A study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety linked a rise in US impaired driving deaths (28% in 2019 to 31% in 2022) to increased alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic, reduced policing, and worsening mental health, with alcohol delivery policies showing a negative impact while ...

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Eddington": A 2020 Pandemic Satire

Ari Aster's "Eddington" is a black dramedy set in May 2020, depicting the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and social media on a small town in New Mexico, highlighting the tensions between online and offline realities and portraying the amplification of societal divisions.

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Pandemic Accelerated Brain Aging by 5.5 Months, Study Shows

A study using UK Biobank data found that the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated brain aging by 5.5 months on average, impacting men and those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds more severely; those infected also showed cognitive decline.

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