British tourists who failed to fly back home from Portugal before travel restrictions went into effect on Tuesday, June 8, were required to quarantine at home for 10 days regardless of whether they were fully vaccinated. The mandatory quarantine sparked criticism from vacationers who already received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. “I’m not terribly happy about this situation especially as … Continue reading “What’s the point of vaccinations?” British travelers from Portugal ordered to quarantine for 10 days despite being fully vaccinated
American diplomats in China were FORCED to take humiliating and invasive coronavirus anal swab tests
On Thursday, Feb. 25, a spokesperson for the Department of State confirmed that American diplomats stationed in China were forced to take humiliating and invasive Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) anal swab tests. The State Department made the announcement after several diplomatic staff in the communist nation complained to higher-ups in Washington, D.C. about being forced to undergo the intrusive procedure. … Continue reading American diplomats in China were FORCED to take humiliating and invasive coronavirus anal swab tests
Being tested for coronavirus too early may lead to false positives, warn researchers
When it comes to COVID-19, timing is everything – even for testing. A team from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine announced in a recent study that testing an at-risk individual too early can lead to a false negative diagnosis, as they may test positive for the virus later on. The study, which was published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, reported that … Continue reading Being tested for coronavirus too early may lead to false positives, warn researchers
Low sensitivity of coronavirus tests means patients may be getting INCORRECT results, warn experts
People who test negative for the coronavirus may not be out of the woods just yet. Despite the lack of scientific data regarding this, medical doctors in the U.S. and around the world are noticing a surge in false-negative results from coronavirus tests, which, together with undiagnosed asymptomatic cases, may be helping the deadly virus spread like wildfire … Continue reading Low sensitivity of coronavirus tests means patients may be getting INCORRECT results, warn experts
American Airlines confirms one pilot POSITIVE with coronavirus – BUT won’t say which routes or dates he flew
A pilot for American Airlines Group has tested positive for the deadly coronavirus, a representative for the commercial carrier said. The airline, however, has declined to say which routes or days the pilot most recently worked. The company has also declined to confirm when the pilot became ill. According to the airline’s representative, the risk of transmission … Continue reading American Airlines confirms one pilot POSITIVE with coronavirus – BUT won’t say which routes or dates he flew
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 