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COVID-19: New Research Reveals Percentage Of Cases That Occur Without Symptoms COVID-19: New Research Reveals Percentage Of Cases That Occur Without Symptoms
Covid-19: New Research Reveals Percentage Of Cases That Occur Without Symptoms Health officials have released a new study confirming that nearly half of all those who contract COVID-19 infections remain asymptomatic, confirming a long-held belief. New research found that more than 40 percent of those who tested positive for the virus have not shown symptoms, according to a new study published this week in JAMA Network Open. In the study, researchers examined nearly 100 studies between January 2020 and February 2021 of nearly 30 million people in Asia, Europe, North America, South America, and Africa. Of those millions, approximately 60 percent of confirmed COVID…
COVID-19: Vaccinations Arriving Today In Massachusetts COVID-19: Vaccinations Arriving Today In Massachusetts
Covid-19: Vaccinations Arriving Today In Massachusetts COVID-19 vaccinations are expected to arrive in Massachusetts today, Monday, Dec. 14, just as Gov. Charlie Baker increases economic restrictions to stop the spread of the disease. By Pfizer and BioNTech, the vaccines are the first authorized for emergency use by the Food and Drug Administration. The United Kingdoms began using the vaccine last week. Vaccines will be in limited supply at first and given to people most susceptible to catching COVID-19. This includes nursing home residents and health care workers. Over the course of the week, the U.S. is expected to ship 3 million doses acros…