COVID-19

Trump Admin Starts Distribution of 150 Million Rapid Tests to States

President Donald Trump formally announced on Monday the government's plans to disperse 150 million coronavirus rapid tests.
High School Kids Start Volunteer Group To Shop For And Deliver Groceries To Vulnerable Seniors

Teens More Likely to Contract COVID-19 Compared to Younger Kids

Teens between the ages of 12 and 17 are about twice as likely to get infected by COVID-19 compared to younger kids, said a new study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
COVID-19 and the flu

1 in 3 Parents Want to Skip Their Children's Flu Shots Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Study Says

One in three parents is not planning on giving flu shots to their kids despite the possibility of children catching the deadly COVID-19.
COVID-19

COVID-19: How Lethal is the New Virus Mutation?

Researchers and experts found out this week that a new form of COVID-19 has spread from Europe to the United States. How lethal is the new mutation of the virus?
Sorrento Therapeutics in San Diego works on developing an antibody

Coronavirus Antibodies Found in Only a Small Portion of Americans, Study Says

Coronavirus antibodies are found in only a small portion of the American population, leaving most of those in the U.S. still at risk of contracting the virus.
Latin American Countries' COVID-19 Victims Mourned by Families Left Behind

Latin American Countries' COVID-19 Victims Mourned by Families Left Behind

Latin American countries are one of those nations worst hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Latin American countries are one of those nations worst hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus

US COVID-19 Cases Exceeds 7 Million as Some States Relax Restrictions

The number of U.S. COVID-19 Cases passed seven million on Friday with the country accounting for 20 percent of the world's total number of infections.

COVID-19 Vaccinations Could Start as Early as November, Fauci Says

The nation's leading infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, said that COVID-19 vaccinations could start as early as November.
Kamala Harris Misleads People with COVID-19 Business Loans

Kamala Harris Misleads People with COVID-19 Business Loans

Kamala Harris made misleading statements on coronavirus business loans during a campaign in Michigan.

Trump Says He Might Reject Tougher FDA Vaccine Standards

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the White House might not approve tougher FDA standards for authorizing the emergency use of any COVID-19 vaccines.
CDC on COVID-19 spread on airplanes

CDC: Thousands of People May Have Been Exposed to COVID-19 on Airplanes

CDC says thousands of people may have been exposed to COVID-19 on airplanes despite not being able to confirm a single case of viral transmission on a US plane.
COVID-19 Vaccine Might Be Available for Adult but Not for Children Before Fall 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Might Be Available for Adult but Not for Children Before Fall 2021

COVID-19 vaccine has been in a rush to make it for adults. But the pandemic made many parents ask if they can get a vaccine for their children.

Treasury Yields Fall as Stocks Drop Due to COVID-19, Election Uncertainty

Treasury yields dropped on Monday due to signs that the COVID-19 pandemic is getting worse, driving investors into safe assets.
CDC

CDC Removes Warning About Spread of COVID-19 Through Air

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) once more reversed a part of their COVID-19 guidance, taking back its warning that the virus can spread through the air.

Dengue Fever Survivors May Have Some Immunity Against COVID-19, Study Suggests

Dengue fever was found to have some level of immunity against COVID-19, a new study suggests. (Photo : commons. wikimedia. org) Dengue fever was found to have some level of immunity against COVID-19, a new study suggests.
Face Mask

New CDC Guidance Acknowledges Coronavirus Can Spread Through Air

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance has been updated to inform the public that coronavirus can spread through the air.
Health care worker uses a swab to test man at COVID-19 drive in testing location in Houston, Texas

CDC Drops Controversial Testing Guideline that Prompted Backlash

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) dropped a controversial piece of COVID-19 testing guideline yet again.

COVAX: Latin American Countries Ask to Extend Deadline to Join WHO Vaccine Plan

Brazil is among Latin American countries asking for more time to participate in the World Health Organization's global vaccine allocation plan for COVID-19, otherwise known as COVAX.
Scientists Discover Antibody that Counteracts COVID-19

Scientists Discover Antibody Highly Effective Against COVID-19

Scientists discovered an antibody that could help treat coronavirus disease. Scientists discovered an antibody that could help treat coronavirus disease.
Anti-inflammatory Drug Helps Reduce Recovery Time for Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients

Anti-inflammatory Drug Helps Reduce Recovery Time for Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients

Adding an anti-inflammatory drug to remdesivir allows a COVD-19 patient confined in the hospital to recover faster.
Depression

The One Side Effect of COVID-19 That Scares Doctors

More doctors and health experts are raising concerns about a widespread and infrequently discussed side effect of COVID-19 that must be given attention.
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