Scrambling to save tens of thousands of lives
Congress was convulsed by controversy over the incendiary behavior of a freshman Republican from Georgia. Wall Street was roiled by insurgent…
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Hospitalizations are the lowest they’ve been in nearly 2 months. But US is still in for ‘rough’ coming weeks, expert says
Covid-19 hospitalizations in the US dropped below 100,000 for the first time in nearly two months, according to data from the COVID Tracking Project.…
Continue Reading Are we getting weirder? Perhaps we’re simply becoming ourselves
Normally reserved and conservatively dressed, my friend was outfitted in a strange mishmash of colorful wigs and Hawaiian shirts and a sequined gown.…
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Maryland becomes 2nd state to report coronavirus variant first identified in South Africa
Maryland on Saturday became the second state to report a case of a coronavirus variant first identified in South Africa — a strain that health…
Continue ReadingThese coronavirus variants are keeping scientists awake at night
At least four new variants of the coronavirus are keeping scientists awake at night. One, first identified in southeast England, has now shown up in…
Continue ReadingPregnant women should get Covid-19 vaccine, US doctors say, despite conflicting international advice
If you’re pregnant during the pandemic, major medical groups in the United States have a clear message for you — please consider being…
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CDC says travelers must wear masks on all forms of public transportation
As health experts warn that highly contagious coronavirus variants could soon worsen the spread in the US, the country is about to require masks on…
Continue ReadingOn the anniversary of Covid-19 becoming an official public health emergency, experts say it’s time for a change
It was one year ago today the World Health Organization declared that the novel coronavirus was a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.…
Continue Reading Why parents should brace themselves for another uncertain summer and fall
I remember the talk among parents on my son’s last day of in-person school since the pandemic began. Back in March, some of them didn’t…
Continue ReadingAs variants threaten Covid-19 progress, US weighs trial results of Johnson & Johnson vaccine candidate
As Covid-19 variants are increasingly found in the United States, experts say Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine candidate would help in the…
Continue Reading Babies get Covid-19 antibodies from mothers while in the womb, study finds
Antibodies that protect against the coronavirus often get transferred from mother to infant during pregnancy — a finding that indicates a…
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Biden seeks to intensify public lobbying for Covid-19 relief bill amid the pandemic
When President Joe Biden intensifies his attention next week to selling Republicans and Democrats on his coronavirus relief bill, he won’t be…
Continue ReadingJohnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine is 66% effective in global trial, but 85% effective against severe disease, company says
Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 single-shot vaccine was shown to be 66% effective in preventing moderate and severe disease in a global Phase…
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Have you been trying to get yourself and your family vaccinated for Covid-19?
If you’ve been trying to get yourself, an elderly relative or someone you care for vaccinated for Covid-19, CNN Opinion wants to know what your…
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Traveling to Canada during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go
If you’re planning to travel to Canada, here’s what you’ll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the Covid-19…
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Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine, how it works and why it matters
A third Covid-19 vaccine, one made by Johnson & Johnson, could be authorized for use in the United States in the near future. Data about the…
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Canada introduces hotel quarantine, suspends Caribbean and Mexico flights
To curb coronavirus transmission, Canada announced rules Friday to further discourage international travel, especially during spring break. Most…
Continue ReadingAnti-science movement set up US for worse pandemic, infectious disease expert says
The anti-science movement has set up the United States and the world up for a worse Covid-19 pandemic than otherwise would have been, infectious…
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How much Covid-19 protection does travel insurance offer in 2021?
People who had travel insurance in 2020 found that their policies offered little protection against the global pandemic that dramatically upended…
Continue ReadingDoes Covid-19 impact male fertility? Experts urge caution about new evidence
Severe cases of Covid-19 might impact the quality of a man’s sperm, thus possibly impacting his fertility, according to a new study published…
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