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COVID-19 Patient Dies After Judge in Argentina Forces Clinic to Inject Bleach

Jan 12, 2021 10:28 PM EST By Mary Anne R.

A COVID-19 patient died in Argentina on Monday after a judge ordered a private clinic to administer chlorine dioxide to the patient.

China's Sinovac COVID-19 Vaccine Is Less Than 60% Effective in Brazil Trial: Report

Jan 12, 2021 05:24 AM EST By Mary Anne R.

China's Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine was reported to have a general efficacy of less than 60 percent in its late-stage clinical trial in Brazil.

Fauci Warns ‘Things Will Get Worse’ as U.S. Hits a New Record for COVID-19 Deaths

Jan 09, 2021 06:13 AM EST By Dana Cruz

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, predicted on Thursday that the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. would continue to get worse in the weeks to come.

Asymptomatic and Mild COVID-19 Patients Will Develop Strong Immune Response, According to New CDC Immunity Study

Asymptomatic COVID-19 Patients Will Develop Stronger Immune Response, Study Says

Jan 08, 2021 05:30 AM EST By Mary Anne R.

A new study focusing on COVID-19 immunity study that was recently published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that asymptomatic patients and those with mild COVID-19 cases will develop strong immune responses that can be traced through antibody tests.

These Changes Could Speed Up Vaccination Efforts, According to Health Experts

These Changes Could Speed Up Vaccination Efforts in the US, Says Health Experts

Jan 05, 2021 11:13 PM EST By Mary Anne R.

Dr. Peter Hotez, Co-Director of the Center for Vaccine Development at Texas Children's Hospital, said that the federal government should set clear goals on how many people need to be vaccinated each day and put less highlight on phased eligibility if it interferes with the timeline.

COVID-19 Leaked From Wuhan Lab, U.S. Security Official Says

Growing Evidence Shows COVID-19 Leaked From Wuhan Lab, Contrary to China's Claims

Jan 04, 2021 04:55 AM EST By Mary Anne R.

U.S. National Security Adviser Matthew Pottinger is reiterating the theory that COVID-19 leaked from a Chinese government-run lab in Wuhan.

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

Jan 03, 2021 12:33 AM EST By Dana Cruz

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.

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

Jan 02, 2021 04:27 AM EST By Dana Cruz

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

Jan 01, 2021 09:50 PM EST By Mary Anne R.

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.

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

Dec 28, 2020 10:12 PM EST By Mary Anne R.

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

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

Dec 28, 2020 03:42 AM EST By Dana Cruz

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?

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

Dec 28, 2020 12:21 AM EST By Mary Anne R.

AstraZeneca's shot will be effective against the new variant that has been spreading across UK.

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

Dec 27, 2020 08:53 PM EST By Mary Anne R.

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

Biden Asks Americans to Remain Vigilant in COVID-19 Fight, Says Pandemic Will Get Worse Despite Vaccine

Biden Asks Americans to Remain Vigilant in Virus Fight, Says Pandemic Will Get Worse Despite Vaccine

Dec 23, 2020 01:46 AM EST By Mary Anne R.

President-elect Joe Biden said on Tuesday that the COVID-19 pandemic would likely get worse despite the rollout of the vaccination campaign.

California Restaurant Owner Sues Newsom Over Order of Forced Closure

Dec 22, 2020 07:59 AM EST By Mary Anne R.

A restaurant owner in California is suing the state Gov. Gavin Newsom and other top officials over an order that forced it to close due to the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.