Tag: respiratory viruses
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COVID-19 Returns: Frankenstein XFG Variant Spreads in Europe
Autumn brings a renewed wave of COVID-19 in France France’s public health surveillance is reporting a resurgence of COVID-19 as the autumn season begins. The Sentinelles network, which tracks acute respiratory infections in the country, recorded an incidence rate of 49 cases per 100,000 inhabitants among people seen in consultations in the week of September…
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What I Learned Too Late About the Barrier Mask in 2025
Introduction: The Return of the Barrier Mask September 2025 finds crowded metros, anxious glances, and the familiar sight of barrier masks reappearing on some faces. What we thought we had learned in the early days of the pandemic has evolved into a nuanced mix of caution, fatigue, and personal choice. This article examines what the…