COVID-19 pandemic

Pfizer Says 2 Shots of COVID Vaccine Plus Booster Raises Protection Against Omicron Variant

Pfizer-BioNTech said two-dose of their COVID vaccine, along with a booster shot, could provide protection against the new Omicron variant.

Brazil to Auction off 16 More Airports to Private Investors by End of 2022 in Push for Economic Recovery

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The government of Brazil is auctioning a number of airports in an effort to raise investments and modernize infrastructure in the country.

Prince Harry Slammed for His Career Advice That Encourages People to Quit Job if It Doesn’t Bring Joy

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

As he offered his thoughts on why many people left their jobs during the pandemic, Prince Harry said resigning from a joyless job can be good for mental health.

California Couple Vanished After Stealing $20 Million in COVID-19 Fraud Scheme, Only Left a Goodbye Note for Their 3 Kids

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

A California couple was sentenced to prison for their role in a massive COVID-19 relief fraud scheme, but authorities still need to catch them first.

Goldman Sachs: Inflation Could Be Bigger Threat Than COVID Pandemic to Global Economy and It Will Get Worse Before It Starts Improving

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

A recent Goldman Sachs analysis said that inflation could be a bigger problem than the COVID pandemic when it comes to the global economy.

Heinrich, Wyden Lead Introduction Of Pathways To Health Careers Act, Fight To Include In Build Back Better Plan

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The senators’ legislation builds upon two-generation health career opportunity grants. U. S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N. M. ) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.

This Cheap Anti-Depressant Drug Could Stop Severe COVID, New Study Shows

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

A new study found that a cheap and available anti-depressant drug can decrease the risk of severe COVID among those at high risk.

Brazil: Senate Committee Recommends to Criminally Charge Pres. Jair Bolsonaro Over COVID Response

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

A Senate committee in Brazil on Tuesday voted to recommend to charge President Jair Bolsonaro over his response to COVID-19.

CDC Director Says 'Fully Vaccinated' Status Could Change in Future as COVID Vaccine Booster Shots Roll Out

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The director of the CDC said the U.S. might need to "update" its definition for what it means to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Dr. Anthony Fauci Misled Trump Administration to Kickstart Gain-of-Function Research in Wuhan, New Book Claims

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, has reportedly misled the Trump administration on gain-of-function research in a lab in Wuhan, China.

Day of the Dead or Dia De Muertos Parade in Mexico City Returns After Being Canceled in 2020 Due to COVID

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The Dia de Muertos or Day of the Dead parade in Mexico City is returning this year as the country continues to experience improvement in its COVID cases.

Southwest Airlines CEO Blames Pres. Joe Biden for COVID Vaccine Mandate on Employees That Puts Them in a Bind

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly has blamed President Joe Biden for the COVID vaccine mandate for its employees that put them in a bind.

Gabby Petito, Brian Laundrie Supposed Beach Wedding in Florida Cancelled Due to COVID Pandemic

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie had reportedly planned a beach wedding in Florida but postponed it due to the COVID pandemic.

WHO Adds New COVID Variant ‘Mu’ to ‘Variants of Interest’ Watchlist, Says It Could Evade Vaccines

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The World Health Organization (WHO) has added the COVID variant "Mu" to its variants of interest watchlist after fears it could resist immune defenses given by vaccines.

Joe Rogan Says He Has COVID and Took Controversial Anti-Parasite Drug Ivermectin for Treatment

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Podcast host Joe Rogan said he tested positive for COVID-19 and shared that he took many kinds of drugs, including animal anti-parasite drug Ivermectin.

Ohio Judge Orders Hospital to Administer Horse Medicine Ivermectin to COVID Patient Despite CDC Warnings

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

An Ohio judge has ordered a hospital to give one of its COVID patients a prescribed dose of Ivermectin, a drug commonly used to treat parasites in animals like a horse.

Bodies at Florida Funeral Homes, Crematories Piling up to the Ceiling Amid COVID Surge

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Amid a COVID-19 surge, funeral homes and crematories in Florida are being overwhelmed with the remains of people that need to be cremated.

First Cruise Ship Departs From California to Mexico After 17-Month Pause Due to COVID Pandemic

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

A cruise ship set sail from the Port of Long Beach and headed for the Mexican Riviera on Saturday, making the first cruise ship to depart from California after a pause on its operations.

Pres. Joe Biden Says ‘Governor Who?’ in Respond to Ron DeSantis’ Criticism, Florida Governor’s Office Fires Back

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

President Joe Biden has responded to criticism he received from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to Joe Biden: ‘Do Your Job’ After President Tells Him to ‘Get Out of the Way’ on COVID

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has a reply to President Joe Biden, who said that Republican governors should "get out of the way" in light of the administration's COVID response.