Novel Nasal-Spray COVID-19 Vaccine Offers Room-Temperature Stability and Global Accessibility
Tel Aviv University scientists created a cheap, room-temperature-stable, nasal-spray COVID-19 vaccine effective against all variants, addressing cold-chain storage and administration challenges, potentially revolutionizing global vaccination.
Novel Nasal-Spray COVID-19 Vaccine Offers Room-Temperature Stability and Global Accessibility
Tel Aviv University scientists created a cheap, room-temperature-stable, nasal-spray COVID-19 vaccine effective against all variants, addressing cold-chain storage and administration challenges, potentially revolutionizing global vaccination.
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52% Bias Score
Low COVID-19 Booster Uptake Raises Concerns of Winter Outbreak
As of December 2023, only 18% of eligible Americans received the updated COVID-19 booster shot, highlighting the risk of a winter outbreak and emphasizing the need for improved vaccination strategies, especially in low- and middle-income countries with limited access.
Low COVID-19 Booster Uptake Raises Concerns of Winter Outbreak
As of December 2023, only 18% of eligible Americans received the updated COVID-19 booster shot, highlighting the risk of a winter outbreak and emphasizing the need for improved vaccination strategies, especially in low- and middle-income countries with limited access.
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40% Bias Score
Melbourne Businesses Blacklist Dan Andrews Amid Public Backlash Over COVID Lockdowns
Multiple Melbourne restaurants and golf clubs have banned former Victorian Premier Dan Andrews due to his strict COVID-19 lockdown policies, reflecting public anger over their economic impact and his perceived anti-business stance.
Melbourne Businesses Blacklist Dan Andrews Amid Public Backlash Over COVID Lockdowns
Multiple Melbourne restaurants and golf clubs have banned former Victorian Premier Dan Andrews due to his strict COVID-19 lockdown policies, reflecting public anger over their economic impact and his perceived anti-business stance.
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68% Bias Score
Mistaking Covid for a cold puts vulnerable people at risk
In the week ending November 15th, 122 Covid-related deaths occurred in England and Wales, while a lack of testing due to people mistaking Covid for a cold is putting vulnerable people at risk, especially those unaware of antiviral treatments.
Mistaking Covid for a cold puts vulnerable people at risk
In the week ending November 15th, 122 Covid-related deaths occurred in England and Wales, while a lack of testing due to people mistaking Covid for a cold is putting vulnerable people at risk, especially those unaware of antiviral treatments.
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32% Bias Score
House Report: COVID-19 Likely Originated in Wuhan Lab; US Pandemic Preparedness Weaknesses Highlighted
A House Select Subcommittee report asserts COVID-19 likely originated in a Wuhan lab, criticizes the WHO's response, and highlights US pandemic preparedness weaknesses, recommending increased domestic manufacturing and state-level emergency stockpiles.
House Report: COVID-19 Likely Originated in Wuhan Lab; US Pandemic Preparedness Weaknesses Highlighted
A House Select Subcommittee report asserts COVID-19 likely originated in a Wuhan lab, criticizes the WHO's response, and highlights US pandemic preparedness weaknesses, recommending increased domestic manufacturing and state-level emergency stockpiles.
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64% Bias Score
Dutch Mask Deal Fraud Trial
Sywert van Lienden and two others face trial for fraud related to a €100 million mask deal during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dutch Mask Deal Fraud Trial
Sywert van Lienden and two others face trial for fraud related to a €100 million mask deal during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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44% Bias Score
Co-circulating Winter Viruses Strain European Healthcare Systems
Respiratory viruses like influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 are co-circulating in the EU, causing concern for healthcare systems as RSV cases rise and flu and COVID-19 circulate at low levels; experts recommend vaccination, improved indoor air quality, and preventative measures.
Co-circulating Winter Viruses Strain European Healthcare Systems
Respiratory viruses like influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 are co-circulating in the EU, causing concern for healthcare systems as RSV cases rise and flu and COVID-19 circulate at low levels; experts recommend vaccination, improved indoor air quality, and preventative measures.
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16% Bias Score
Andalusian Judge Investigates €242 Million in Emergency Health Contracts
A judge in Andalusia is investigating €242 million in emergency health contracts awarded by the regional government (PP) between 2021 and 2023, scrutinizing whether these contracts had legal and budgetary coverage and if the 2020 change in spending controls influenced their approval.
Andalusian Judge Investigates €242 Million in Emergency Health Contracts
A judge in Andalusia is investigating €242 million in emergency health contracts awarded by the regional government (PP) between 2021 and 2023, scrutinizing whether these contracts had legal and budgetary coverage and if the 2020 change in spending controls influenced their approval.
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32% Bias Score
US Report Suggests Coronavirus Lab Leak
A recent US intelligence report suggests the coronavirus may have been genetically modified and leaked from a Wuhan lab, contradicting most scientific consensus, which points to a zoonotic origin. This has implications for future pandemic preparedness and international relations.
US Report Suggests Coronavirus Lab Leak
A recent US intelligence report suggests the coronavirus may have been genetically modified and leaked from a Wuhan lab, contradicting most scientific consensus, which points to a zoonotic origin. This has implications for future pandemic preparedness and international relations.
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44% Bias Score
House Committee Backs COVID-19 Lab Leak Theory
A House Select Subcommittee report concluded COVID-19 likely originated from a lab accident in Wuhan, China, citing NIH funding of risky research and contradicting prevailing zoonotic theories; the report also criticized pandemic response measures but praised vaccine development.
House Committee Backs COVID-19 Lab Leak Theory
A House Select Subcommittee report concluded COVID-19 likely originated from a lab accident in Wuhan, China, citing NIH funding of risky research and contradicting prevailing zoonotic theories; the report also criticized pandemic response measures but praised vaccine development.
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60% Bias Score
London Bakery Thrives Through Pandemic Pivot to Food Delivery
A London bakery, opening in March 2020, initially used food delivery to survive COVID-19 lockdowns, unexpectedly building a strong customer base and now thrives with both delivery and in-person sales, showcasing adaptability and innovation in crisis.
London Bakery Thrives Through Pandemic Pivot to Food Delivery
A London bakery, opening in March 2020, initially used food delivery to survive COVID-19 lockdowns, unexpectedly building a strong customer base and now thrives with both delivery and in-person sales, showcasing adaptability and innovation in crisis.
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Mask Deal Fraud Trial
Sywert van Lienden and two others face trial for fraud related to a €100 million mask deal during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dutch Mask Deal Fraud Trial
Sywert van Lienden and two others face trial for fraud related to a €100 million mask deal during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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40% Bias Score