Coronavirus1 day agoCoronavirus mask mandates linked to decline in cases, deaths: CDC reportThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in a report Friday reiterated messaging that mask mandates and limiting on-premises dining can reduce coronavirus spread.
Vaccine1 day agoDetroit mayor turns down J&J COVID-19 vaccine for now, but White House claims he was misunderstoodDetroit Mayor Mike Duggan this week turned down thousands of doses of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine that recently saw emergency use approval from the Food and Drug Administration, appearing to cite concerns over the jab’s lower efficacy when compared to the coronavirus vaccines created by competitors Pfizer and Moderna.
MENTAL HEALTH1 day agoTeens’ mental health claims double amid pandemic: Experts weigh inAmerican teens seeking mental health respite nearly doubled insurance claims in 2020, according to a recent analysis.
Coronavirus1 day agoWhy type A blood may increase COVID-19 riskThe coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 may latch more easily onto the airway cells of people with type A blood compared with those with type B or O blood, a new study suggests.
Vaccine1 day agoWhen will children be able to get COVID-19 vaccines?It depends on the child's age, but some teenagers could be rolling up their sleeves before too long.
Vaccine1 day agoTeacher vaccinations go untracked amid school reopening pushThe national rush to vaccinate teachers in hopes of soon reopening pandemic-shuttered schools is running into one basic problem: Almost no one knows how many are getting the shots, or refusing to get them.
Vaccine1 day agoCanada clears Johnson & Johnson vaccine, first to approve 4Canada is getting a fourth vaccine to prevent COVID-19 as the country's health regulator has cleared a Johnson & Johnson shot that works with just one dose instead of two, officials said Friday.
Coronavirus1 day agoCoronavirus mask mandates linked to decline in cases, deaths: CDC reportThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in a report Friday reiterated messaging that mask mandates and limiting on-premises dining can reduce coronavirus spread.
Coronavirus1 day agoFlorida educators eligible for COVID-19 vaccines despite stricter state age limitsSchool personnel in Florida, regardless of age, are now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines at sites participating in a federal pharmacy program, despite stricter limits set by the governor.
Coronavirus2 days agoCoronavirus in the US: State-by-state breakdownIn the U.S., all 50 states plus the District of Columbia have reported confirmed cases of COVID-19, tallying more than 28,827,140 illnesses and at least 520,356 deaths.
Coronavirus2 days agoStudy finds link between coronavirus mortality risk and obesityThe World Obesity Foundation released a new study Thursday that found a link between a country's COVID-19 mortality and obesity prevalence in its population.
Coronavirus2 days agoCOVID-19 vaccine bypasses some older adultsThe urgency of reaching this vulnerable population before the nation’s focus turns elsewhere is growing as more Americans in other age and priority groups become eligible for vaccines.
Cold and Flu2 days agoFlu kills 1 child this season amid steep decline in cases: CDCThousands of American lives have been lost to the novel coronavirus this past year, but one historically lethal illness has taken a backseat this season: the flu, which, according to federal health estimates, has killed only one child this year.
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