France’s health minister told a news outlet Monday that the Indian coronavirus variant has been detected in about 20 people thus far. Cases of the variant, identified as B.1.617, were first detected … [Read more...] about About 20 cases of Indian coronavirus variant detected in France
CDC’s Nancy Messonnier, who warned coronavirus would cause ‘severe’ disruption, resigns
Dr. Nancy Messonnier, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) official who first warned last February "disruption to everyday life may be severe" as a result of coronavirus spread, is … [Read more...] about CDC’s Nancy Messonnier, who warned coronavirus would cause ‘severe’ disruption, resigns
Colorado identifies Indian coronavirus variant in at least 5 residents
Health officials in Colorado have identified five cases of a coronavirus variant first discovered in India. The cases involve five females in Mesa County who are all from different households, … [Read more...] about Colorado identifies Indian coronavirus variant in at least 5 residents
Suspected Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine clot case reported in male, Utah hospital says
A male patient younger than 50 is home recovering after being treated for what hospital officials suspect was a severe, rare clot event linked to the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. In a news … [Read more...] about Suspected Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine clot case reported in male, Utah hospital says
Over quarter of new coronavirus cases in Colorado involve kids, data shows
Over a quarter of new coronavirus cases in Colorado at the end of last month occurred in kids and teens through age 19. The 0-19 age bracket accounted for more cases than the 40-59 group, but it was … [Read more...] about Over quarter of new coronavirus cases in Colorado involve kids, data shows
India coronavirus deaths hit record high as hospitals plead for supplies
India set a record-high in daily coronavirus deaths Tuesday with data reflecting over 3,700 fatalities as experts warn the true figures are likely as much as 10 times higher. The World Health … [Read more...] about India coronavirus deaths hit record high as hospitals plead for supplies
Fauci admits CDC summer camp guidance ‘looks a bit strict’
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) coronavirus guidance for summer camps currently recommends that even while outdoors masks be worn by everyone over age 2 regardless of vaccination … [Read more...] about Fauci admits CDC summer camp guidance ‘looks a bit strict’
Colorado extends coronavirus mask mandate
Colorado’s governor acted to extend a statewide coronavirus mask mandate for an additional 30 days on Sunday, meaning that facial coverings will continue to be required in schools, child care centers, … [Read more...] about Colorado extends coronavirus mask mandate
Don’t laminate COVID-19 vaccination card, experts warn
Several businesses offered to laminate people’s COVID-19 vaccination cards for free in a bid to keep them safe from damage, but several public health officials have advised against doing so for … [Read more...] about Don’t laminate COVID-19 vaccination card, experts warn
Moderna providing 500M doses of COVID-19 vaccine to COVAX following WHO approval
Moderna will provide up to 500 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to COVAX, the U.N.-backed program that provides shots to people in low-and middle-income countries by the end of 2022. The announcement … [Read more...] about Moderna providing 500M doses of COVID-19 vaccine to COVAX following WHO approval
