XBB.1.16, also known as Arcturus, is a new omicron subvariant of the COVID-19 virus that is spreading in the U.S. It has mutations that make it more transmissible and able to evade some immunity, and...
Omicron in Asia
People need to be reminded that the pandemic is not over, as most of Europe and North America are relaxing restrictions and everyone seems to be happy about not having to wear face masks. This virus...
Cannabis Compounds Prevented Covid Infection
This is yet another interesting take on the medical use of cannabis, mind you, it worked in a laboratory only at this stage. Time to take it forward now, make good use of data and come up with...
Omicron Thrives in Airways, Not Lungs
This is an interesting story from Reuters today: Omicron virus holds cells more tightly, withstands some antibodies, or even appears to shake some of them off. Booster shots seem to increase...
Singapore Will Stop Paying the Medical Bills of Unvaccinated Covid-19 Patients
Let’s face it, anyone who makes a choice not get vaccinated for Covid-19 should be on their own when it comes to paying for a treatment when they do get sick from it. I wish every single goverment...