COVID protective equipment makers sue Ottawa for $5B in damages – National

Canadian manufacturers of masks and other equipment for protecting against COVID-19 are seeking more than $5 billion in damages from the federal government, saying Ottawa misled them about buying and helping sell their products. In a statement of claim filed in Federal Court, the companies and their industry association allege the government made “negligent misrepresentations” … Read more

Nicotine patches and long COVID? Why some are trying it out – National

Despite significant progress in understanding COVID-19, concrete treatments for people suffering with long-haul symptoms are still being studied. That’s why some may be resorting to unapproved remedies found on social media, such as one of the latest gaining attention: nicotine patches. COVID long-haulers in the United States have taken to X, formerly known as Twitter, … Read more

stock market: App promises investors high returns… vanishes

Mumbai: The temptation of making a quick buck in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic has drawn millions of people into the world of the stock market with many falling prey to the traps set by fraudsters. An app named Choicese (CHC-SES), launched at the end of November 2023, disappeared within two months, leaving several … Read more

Quebec study finds COVID measures were effective in reducing cases

A study aimed at countering online misinformation reveals that health measures taken by governments in connection with COVID-19 helped reduce hospital admissions and the number of cases in 2020. In a study published in 2023 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, Mohsen Farhadloo, assistant professor in the Department of Supply Chain Management and Business Technology … Read more

Novartis CEO says preparedness for a new pandemic has not improved

Vas Narasimhan, chief executive officer of Novartis AG, listens during a panel session on the opening day of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. Jason Alden | Bloomberg | Getty Images Vas Narasimhan, CEO of pharmaceutical firm Novartis, told CNBC Tuesday that he didn’t believe there had been much … Read more

Mercedes Benz India: Luxury car sales in India surge to record high, up 20% YoY

Luxury car sales in India scaled a record high of 42,731 units in 2023, up 20% year-on-year. Carmakers attributed the pickup in sales to a lifestyle change after Covid-19, making many younger professionals opt for high-end cars, and said the trend is expected to continue, citing rising disposable income levels. The growth potential of this … Read more

COVID Symptoms That Require Medical Care

When you have a COVID-19 infection, you’re told to isolate and stay away from others until you’re better. But while many folks do improve at home thanks to a combination of medication, rest, hydration and time, others require additional medical intervention. While we know the hallmark symptoms of COVID ― like coughing, fatigue, for example … Read more

Nearly 10K died from COVID-19 last month: WHO says – National

By Staff The Associated Press Posted January 11, 2024 7:52 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size The head of the UN health agency said Wednesday holiday gatherings and the spread of the most prominent variant globally led to increased transmission of COVID-19 last month. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said nearly 10,000 deaths were … Read more

Holidays And New Variant Fuel COVID Spread: Nearly 10,000 Dead Last Month

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Vegetarian diet could reduce risks of COVID-19 infection, new study shows

A new study is now suggesting the benefits of a meat-free diet might even extend to cutting the risks of catching COVID-19. A recently-released report in BMJ Nutrition Prevention and Health showed a plant-based diet was linked to 39 percent lower odds of becoming infected with the coronavirus. Research team leader Dr Júlio César Acosta-Navarro … Read more