Episode 373 - Covid Updates & Vacation in Strasbourg, France

I’m on vacation in the “Ultimate Christmas City” of the world, Strasbourg, France. Visiting a childhood friend and exploring the region of Alsace known for its fine white wines and Germanic influences on the region as the German border is only 2 miles from her apartment by tram! The Covid updates are here: *UCSF Researchers Identify Major Driver Behind Covid 19 and Long Covid with Potential Treatment. *AstraZeneca Says Its Employees Under Investigation by Chinese Authorities. *FDA Authorizes New Covid 19 Vaccine Without Clinical Trials *The Origin of Covid Beyond Natural and Lab Theories. *FDA Approves Self-Administered Nasal Flu Vaccine. *Low Cortisol May Fuel Long Covid: Animal Study. *XEC Covid Variant Now Circulating in the US: CDC Data. *CDC Data Show Covid 19 Cases Near All-Time Low as Agency Recommends New Vaccine Dose. *Study Reveals Why Covid 19 Vaccine Antibodies Wane Rapidly. *Vaccines: A Historical Perspective and the Path Forward. *Essential Oils That May Protect Against Covid 19 and Help with Symptoms. *New CDC, FDA, and NIH Nominees - Where Do They Stand on Key Issues? *Covid 19 Vaccine Makers and Providers Granted Immunity Through 2029.