CDC studies find racial and ethnic disparities in Covid-19 hospitalizations, ER visits
Racial and ethnic minority groups had higher rates of hospitalization for Covid-19 and sought emergency department care for Covid-19 more when…
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Michigan’s Covid-19 crisis could be a sign of what’s to come for the US, expert says
As the US races to vaccinate more Americans, Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations are rising, predominantly among younger people who haven’t yet…
Continue ReadingHow to make your gym workout less risky during the pandemic
Now that more people are getting vaccinated against coronavirus, is this the moment to trade your neighborhood cycle for a motivating spin class at…
Continue ReadingRegeneron says its Covid-19 antibody cocktail helps prevent symptomatic Covid-19
New Phase 3 trial data finds a single shot of Regeneron’s Covid-19 antibody cocktail was able to prevent symptomatic Covid-19 among people…
Continue ReadingAs vaccinations keep rising, so do Covid-19 hospitalizations among those who aren’t vaccinated
First, the good news: The United States reported a record-high 4.6 million doses of vaccines administered in one day, according to data published…
Continue ReadingWhen should you get the vaccine if you have had Covid-19? Dr. Wen explains
Over 175.1 million doses of coronavirus vaccines have been administered in the United States as of April 9, but many people still have questions…
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The 30% who could end the pandemic
When losing soldiers flee a battlefield — or people migrate in search of a better life — they are voting with their feet. “Foot…
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More than half of rural residents have received a Covid-19 vaccine or plan to, but hesitancy remains high, analysis finds
More than half of rural residents in the US have received a Covid-19 vaccine or plan to, but one in five still say they will definitely not get…
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How we get to herd immunity
When losing soldiers flee a battlefield — or people migrate in search of a better life — they are voting with their feet. “Foot…
Continue ReadingLosing a long-term spouse can be deadly, studies show
The world has joined Queen Elizabeth II in sorrow over the loss Friday of her husband of seven decades, Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh, just…
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For many sufferers of long Covid, proving they are sick is a big part of the battle
Lyth Hishmeh kept feeling ill months after contracting coronavirus a year ago in March. He had chest pain and couldn’t concentrate. At 26 years…
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Covid-19 hospitalizations among younger people are rising in the US — especially in one region
The US just hit a record high of about 4.6 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines reported administered in one day, according to data published Saturday…
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How to speak to someone who’s hesitant to get vaccinated
As a pediatrician, Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez spends many of her days with nervous moms and dads listening to reasons why they’re worried about…
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Wearing masks could save at least 14,000 people from Covid-19 deaths by August, model predicts
An influential Covid-19 model has predicted the total number of US deaths from the virus by August 1, a number that researchers say will be impacted…
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Red states are vaccinating at a lower rate than blue states
One of the biggest obstacles in America’s race to vaccinate against the coronavirus has been that substantial proportions of certain groups…
Continue ReadingThe Covid-19 vaccines are highly effective, and the chance of an adverse reaction is rare
Vaccinations are ramping up across the US. More than 175 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine have been administered, according to CNN’s…
Continue ReadingFDA will evaluate Pfizer’s request to allow Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 12-15 ‘as quickly as possible,’ acting commissioner says
The Food and Drug Administration will evaluate “as quickly as possible” Pfizer’s request to expand the emergency use authorization…
Continue ReadingPfizer asks FDA to allow Covid-19 vaccine for children 12 to 15 years old
Pfizer on Friday asked the FDA for an amendment to its emergency use authorization of its Covid-19 vaccine to expand its use in people ages 12-15 in…
Continue ReadingAs the US races to vaccinate the country, J&J vaccine distribution will slow down 84% next week
Just as the Biden administration is moving up its deadline to make vaccine eligibility available to all adults by April 19, the supply of at least…
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The danger of a giant Covid belly flop
As more and more vaccinations are administered in the US, the Covid-19 story, which once was nothing more than a tale of enormous tragedy, now has a…
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