COVID-19

2024 - 8 - 6

COVID-19 Crashes the Olympic Party: At Least 40 Athletes Test Positive!

2024 Summer Olympics - Alaska COVID cases - COVID-19 - FLiRT variants - public health policy - viral studies - World Health Organization

The Olympics are on, but COVID-19 is making a surprising comeback! Over 40 athletes have tested positive as cases rise. Is it game over for safety?

The Olympic Games in Paris have opened the doors to athletes from around the globe, but it's not all cheers and gold medals. With the recent surge of COVID-19 cases worldwide, the World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that at least 40 athletes have tested positive for the virus. While many may have hoped that the pandemic was fading into the background, this situation serves as a stark reminder that COVID-19 is still very much alive and kicking, even on the grandest sporting stage. Athletes are now left juggling the pressure of competition while being cautious about their health and safety.

In Canada, a COVID-19 outbreak was also declared at the Hôpital Glengarry Memorial Hospital, further highlighting the virus's ongoing battle in our communities. Despite collective efforts to contain the virus, health authorities have resorted to restricting visitors to mitigate the spread. Meanwhile, the news continues to roll in about various studies investigating the impacts of COVID-19, such as links between previous infections and severe illness or even specific variants that are fueling new surges in different regions, including Alaska.

As we dive deeper into the science behind the chaos, researchers are uncovering intriguing insights. Scientists have recently developed a ‘mini intestine-in-a-dish’ to probe the molecular causes of COVID-19 related issues, such as gastrointestinal disturbances. This groundbreaking research not only aids in understanding COVID-19 but also sheds light on the potential long-term effects the virus could have on other body systems. Just when you thought topics like COVID-19 couldn't get more complex!

And if you thought we’ve seen the last of the unusual twists, think again! Next year's elections might even see COVID-19 strategies take center stage, as candidates face scrutiny about their prior decisions related to the pandemic. As the global landscape continues to shift, citizens everywhere will be tuned in to how these policies play out.

Interestingly, while many fear the resurgence of the virus, it's worth noting that vaccines have significantly lessened the severity of cases and hospitalizations. And here’s a fun fact: COVID-19 not only shares the stage with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) but studies reveal they have distinct genetic risk factors, leading scientists down the rabbit hole of virus interrelations. Could it be that COVID-19 is merely the uninvited guest in our respiratory guest list? Only time will tell, but for now, let’s keep the masks handy and enjoy the Olympic Games with a healthy dose of caution!

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Au moins 40 athlètes atteints de la COVID-19 aux Jeux de Paris (Le Devoir)

La situation n'est pas surprenante en raison de la hausse des cas dans le monde, a indiqué l'OMS.

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COVID-19: au moins 40 athlètes positifs aux JO; les cas en hausse ... (TVA Nouvelles)

Au moins 40 athlètes participant aux Jeux olympiques ont été testés positifs à la COVID-19.

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Yes, COVID-19 is Still a thing: outbreak at HGMH - The Seeker ... (The Seeker)

However, just today, Hôpital Glengarry Memorial Hospital declared a COVID-19 outbreak and has started restricting visitors until they get it under control. This ...

Scientists probe molecular cause of COVID-19 related diarrhea ... (Science Daily)

Working with human stem cells that form a kind of 'mini intestine-in-a-dish,' scientists say they have found several molecular mechanisms for ...

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Why Tim Walz' record on Covid-19 will be a hot-button issue in 2024 (STAT)

Kamala Harris' VP pick Tim Walz enacted stringent Covid-19 mandates as governor of Minnesota. Trump will likely make those policies a target.

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Alaska sees summer COVID-19 wave of cases with FLiRT variants (Alaska Public Media News)

Alaska is experiencing a summer COVID wave, fueled by the new so-called “FLiRT variants,” new Omicron variants of the COVID-19 virus.

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Severe COVID-19 Illness Linked to Prior Respiratory Syncytial Viral ... (AJMC.com Managed Markets Network)

New research highlights the increased risk of severe COVID-19 in individuals previously infected with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

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Study reveals distinct genetic risk factors for influenza and COVID-19 (News-Medical.net)

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Emergency Department Use for Sickle Cell Declined at Onset of ... (MD Magazine)

Across population-based SCD surveillance systems in California, Georgia, Michigan, and Tennessee, the pandemic onset in 2020 led to a decline in utilization at ...

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Covid-19 : la crise se normalise mais les cas sont en hausse dans le ... (ONU Info)

Le nouveau coronavirus est « toujours très présent » dans le monde et circule « dans tous les pays », a indiqué mardi l'agence sanitaire mondiale de l'ONU ...

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Critics blast new VP nominee Tim Walz for 'massive' COVID-19 fraud ... (ABC News)

As Tim Walz joins Kamala Harris on the Democratic presidential ticket, critics are blasting the governor for how he handled a massive COVID-19 fraud scheme ...

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Romania reports spike in Covid-19 cases (Romania-Insider.com)

The National Institute of Public Health (INSP) announced that 5370 Covid-19 cases were recorded between July 29 and August 4, an increase of 55.8% compared ...

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COVID-19: tout ce qu'il faut savoir (LesAffaires.com)

Gouvernements en alerte, entreprises mobilisées, Bourse qui vacille, toutes les informations de nos journalistes. Partager ...

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COVID-19: tout ce qu'il faut savoir (LesAffaires.com)

Gouvernements en alerte, entreprises mobilisées, Bourse qui vacille, toutes les informations de nos journalistes. Partager ...

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Les cas du COVID-19 en forte augmentation globalement, y compris ... (Euronews)

Selon l'Organisation mondiale de la santé (OMS), les infections par le COVID-19 sont en forte augmentation dans le monde, y compris lors des Jeux olympiques de ...

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Le nombre de cas de Covid-19 augmente dans le monde (Le Quotidien du Pharmacien)

L'Organisation mondiale de la Santé (OMS) alerte sur une hausse des cas de Covid-19 dans le monde au cours des dernières semaines.

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COVID-19 related cases and their impact today (Dentons)

As COVID-19 related cases continue to filter through Employment Tribunals, we look at some of the key points being emphasised, in particular ECHR rights, ...

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JO 2024 : Plus de 40 athlètes testés positifs au Covid-19 selon l'OMS (Hespress en Français)

Plus de 40 athlètes des Jeux olympiques de Paris 2024 ont été testés positifs au Covid-19, soulignant une nouvelle augmentation mondiale des cas, ...

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New COVID-19 Research Traces Variant Spread (University of Missouri School of Medicine)

New research from the University of Missouri School of Medicine and the NextGen Center for Influenza and Emerging Infectious Diseases reveals how during the ...

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COVID-19: tout ce qu'il faut savoir (LesAffaires.com)

Gouvernements en alerte, entreprises mobilisées, Bourse qui vacille, toutes les informations de nos journalistes. Partager ...

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La tendance à la baisse se poursuit pour la Covid-19 - CFNJ 99 1 ... (CFNJ)

On a fait grand état il y a quelques semaines d'une recrudescence des cas de Covid-19 dans la région comme ailleurs au Québec. Or, clairement, la tendance ...

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What are the symptoms of COVID-19? What to know on free testing ... (The Indianapolis Star)

COVID-19 and the new variants are popping up again heading into fall. What are the symptoms? Free testing? Vaccines? How long is COVID contagious?

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COVID-19 cases beginning to rise in Manitoba: Roussin (CTV News)

Though summer doesn't seem like the usual time to catch a cold or virus, COVID-19 is currently circulating in Manitoba and cases are beginning to rise.

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COVID-19: tout ce qu'il faut savoir (LesAffaires.com)

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Kidney Function in IgA Nephropathy Not Impacted by Mild, Moderate ... (MD Magazine)

Study findings suggest the need for individualized management of patients with IgAN following COVID-19 infection based on baseline renal function status.

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Retour sur la pandémie de COVID-19 chez les Premières Nations ... (Pivot Quebec)

Photo: Léa Beaulieu-Kratchanov. Montage: Pivot. Un rapport de Statistique Canada montre un taux de mortalité lié à la COVID-19 plus élevé chez les membres des ...

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