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A new documentary reveals why the supposed Leonardo painting Salvator Mundi was not displayed at the Louvre as planned. "The scientific evidence was that Leonardo da Vinci only made a contribution to the painting. There was no doubt." [theartnewspaper.com]

A new HIV vaccine has shown promise in Phase I trials. "The vaccine successfully stimulated the production of the rare immune cells needed to generate antibodies against HIV in 97 percent of participants." [europeanpharmaceuticalreview.com]

CDC (finally!): The risk of Covid-19 infection from contact with contaminated surfaces (fomites) is low. Let's end this "deep cleaning" hygiene theater and focus instead on hand washing, masking, and ventilation. [cdc.gov]

"The contracts the Trump administration signed with the vaccine manufacturers prohibit the U.S. from sharing its surplus doses with the rest of the world." [vanityfair.com]

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