Health

Fauci Says Vaccine Rollout Speeding Up, More Delivered Doses Expected in a Week

The nation's top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, said that the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines is picking up speed and could be fully on track within a week or so.
US Officials Consider Giving Half Doses of Moderna Vaccine to Give More People Immunity

US Officials Consider Giving Half Doses of Moderna Vaccine to Give More People Immunity

The U.S. government is thinking of giving people half doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in order to speed up inoculations, a federal official said on Sunday.
Fact Check: Did Experts Say Asymptomatic Patients Can’t Spread COVID-19?

Fact Check: Did Experts Say Asymptomatic Patients Can't Spread COVID-19?

A social media post claimed that presymptomatic and asymptomatic COVID-19 patients could not spread the disease in any setting, but that is not the case.
Pfizer Volunteers Who Received Placebo May Be Offered Vaccine by March

Pfizer Volunteers Who Received Placebo May Be Offered Vaccine by March

A COVID-19 vaccine could be offered to Pfizer volunteers who received a placebo during vaccine trials by March 1.
New COVID-19 Variant Found in Florida as U.S. Cases Top 20 Million

New COVID-19 Variant Found in Florida as U.S. Cases Top 20 Million

Florida became the United State's third state to report the more contagious COVID-19 variant that was first found in the United Kingdom.
People in Mexico Line up for Hours To Get Oxygen Amid COVID-19 Surge

People in Mexico Line up for Hours To Get Oxygen Amid COVID-19 Surge

COVID-19 cases in Mexico City continue to increase, resulting in supply shortages in oxygen as reported by medical supply stores that refill oxygen tanks.
First US Case Of Variant UK Covid-19 Strain Found In Colorado

Two States Confirm First Cases of More Contagious COVID-19 Variant

Two U.S. states, Colorado and California, have each confirmed their first cases of the more contagious COVID-19 variant that was first identified in the United Kingdom.
Operation Warp Speed Behind Schedule: Vaccinating Americans Could Take 10 Years at Current Pace

Operation Warp Speed Behind Schedule: Vaccinating Americans Could Take 10 Years at Current Pace

Operation Warp Speed did not appear to be moving fast enough as a jarring analysis found that it could take almost 10 years to inoculate all Americans at current pace.
California Extends Stay-at-Home Order Amid Sustained Virus Surge

California Extends Stay-at-Home Order Amid Sustained Virus Surge

Southern California will be welcoming 2021 with strict restrictions and a struggling economy as its regional stay-at-home order was extended because of a sustained coronavirus outbreak.
Colorado Confirms First Case of Coronavirus New Variant in the U.S.

Colorado Confirms First Case of Coronavirus New Variant in the U.S.

Colorado state officials have confirmed the first known case of the coronavirus new variant in the United States.
Sense of Smell

COVID-19 Patients Experience Distortion of Sense of Smell

Some COVID-19 patients who recovered from the virus said that they regain their sense of smell but only to whiff foul, unpleasant fishy, sulphur, and burning odors.
Novavax Started Late-Stage Trial of COVID-19 Vaccine in U.S.

Novavax Started Late-Stage Trial of COVID-19 Vaccine in U.S.

Novavax has launched the Phase 3 trial for its COVID-19 vaccine candidate in the United States, according to the drugmaker on Monday.
AstraZeneca

Brazil's Fiocruz to Seek Regulatory Approval for Oxford/AstraZeneca Vaccine

Brazil's Fiocruz biomedical institute will seek regulatory approval for the Oxford University/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on January 15.
5 Tips for Keeping Older Loved Ones Safe in 2021

5 Tips for Keeping Older Loved Ones Safe in 2021

If you have an older loved one, you will want to do all you can to keep them safe. Keeping your loved ones safe will help you to know that they are alright throughout the year. Hopefully, 2021 will be much better than in 2020. Doing the below tips can help you to promote safety for your elderly loved one.
Important Facts About a C-Section During COVID-19

Important Facts About a C-Section During COVID-19

As a pregnant mother, you might be concerned about your pregnancy and your infant's upcoming birth during this pandemic. Being safe and trying to remain COVID-19 free can be concerning. You could also be wondering about what kind of safety measures are in place when delivering through C-section.
Fact Check: Can Burnt Oranges Aid in Restoring Lost Senses from COVID-19?

Fact Check: Can Burnt Oranges Aid in Restoring Lost Senses from COVID-19?

Lost senses of smell and taste have been heavily reported as clear-cut signs of COVID-19, but how true is it that burnt oranges can help restore them?
Dr. Fauci And HHS Sec. Azar Receive COVID-19 Vaccinations During NIH Vaccine Kick-Off Event

Fauci Denies Deliberately 'Distorting' Herd Immunity Estimates, Settles on 75-80%

Dr. Anthony Fauci said on Sunday that he did not deliberately move the goalposts for when the country would reach herd immunity, saying he was only offering "guestimates" before.
AztraZeneca Shot Will Be Effective Against New Coronavirus Strain, Company Claims

AztraZeneca Shot Will Be Effective Against New Coronavirus Strain, Company Claims

AstraZeneca's shot will be effective against the new variant that has been spreading across UK.
Food Banks Raise Alarm Over Child Hunger as the Pandemic Continues

Food Banks Raise Alarm Over Child Hunger Crisis as the Pandemic Continues

More than 50 million people in America, including 17 million children, are likely to have food insecurity by the end of the year, according to Feeding America.
U.S. COVID-19 Cases Hit 19-Million Mark

U.S. COVID-19 Cases Hit 19-Million Mark

The number of COVID-19 cases in the United States has now surpassed 19 million, according to Johns Hopkins University data.
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