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Ivermectin Has ‘Antiviral Effect’ against All ‘Mutant Strains’ of COVID, Japanese Study Finds

The drug ivermectin has been proven to have an "antiviral effect" against Omicron and all other "mutant strains" of COVID-19, a Japanese study has found. Pharmaceutical company Kowa Co., who carried out the study, reported on Monday reported that ivermectin shows promising results as a treatment against Omicron and other…

Israel Warns a ‘Storm Is Coming’ as Government Rolls Out Fourth Covid Jab

Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has warned that a "storm of Covid is coming" as his government rolls out a fourth vaccination shot. Bennett announced the introduction of a second "booster" jab for all over-60s and medical workers as the Omicron variant of COVID-19 spreads through the country. Speaking during…

96% of German Omicron Cases Are ‘Fully Vaccinated,’ Report Shows

Of the recorded cases of Omicron in Germany, almost 96 percent of people who tested positive for the COVID-19 variant are "fully vaccinated," according to a bombshell government report. The report was compiled by the German federal government agency Robert Koch Institute (RKI). Accoridng to sample data published by RKI, only…

Biden Flip Flops, Now Claims He Does Have ‘Federal Plan to Tackle Omicron’

Democrat President Joe Biden has flip-flopped after facing backlash for revealing he had no federal plan to fight COVID-19. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's press secretary, Christina Pushaw, posted a video of Biden saying he would “shut down the virus." She added the caption: “What a difference a year makes.” “Joe…

Over Half of Colds Are Actually Covid, Researchers Warn

For many who live in colder climates, coming down with the common cold during the winter months is just part of life. But according to researchers in the UK, if you suffer from a sore throat, runny nose, and a headache, then there is a good chance you actually have…

CNN Medical Expert: Cloth Masks Are ‘Little More than Facial Decorations’

CNN's medical expert has declared that cloth face masks are ineffective against COVID-19, warning that they "are little more than facial decorations." The "news" network's medical analyst Leana Wen said Monday that cloth face masks will not protect people against the Omicron variant, urging the public to wear surgical masks…

WHO Chief Calls for All Christmas Events to Be ‘Canceled’

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has called for all coming Christmas events to be "canceled" due to the rise in cases of the COVID-19 variant Omicron. WHO director-general Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has given a stark warning to the public over plans to hold Christmas gatherings this year.…

Fauci: Americans May ‘Just Have to Deal With’ Ongoing Booster Shots

Dr. Anthony Fauci has responded to concerns about the need for more vaccines to tackle COVID-19 by warning that Americans may "just have to deal with" ongoing booster shots. Fauci, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director, said Americans could be facing the prospect of annual, or more,…

Business Travelers Fearful as Omicron Disrupts Flights in Europe’s Biggest Airport

London’s Heathrow Airport said that renewed travel restrictions made on the discovery of the Omicron COVID-19 variant is stoking fears among passengers, especially business travelers, who worry they won’t be able to get back home. According to the latest figures published Friday, the demand for air travel, which had started…

Scientists Discover ‘Sister’ of Omicron Variant, Officials Warn It’s ‘Harder to Track’

Scientists say they have discovered a "sister" of the mutated COVID-19 variant Omicron. In an announcement on the discovery, health officials warn that the new lineage is "much harder to track." A South African man in Queensland who tested positive for Omicron has a genetically different version of the virus…