NEW DELHI – Infections in India hit another grim daily record on Thursday as demand for medical oxygen jumped sevenfold and the government denied reports that it was slow in distributing life-saving … [Read more...] about India hits another grim coronavirus record as oxygen demand jumps
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Can COVID-19 vaccines affect periods?
Can COVID-19 vaccines affect my period?It's not known, but researchers are starting to study the issue.Vaccines are designed to activate your immune system, and some experts have wondered if that … [Read more...] about Can COVID-19 vaccines affect periods?
E. coli sends 6 children to hospital in Washington state
An investigation is underway after seven children in Washington state were recently sickened with a toxin-producing E. coli, public health officials announced Wednesday.All seven children developed … [Read more...] about E. coli sends 6 children to hospital in Washington state
Moderna’s COVID-19 booster vaccine shows promise against variants, company says
Two of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine booster shots under study induced an immune response against SARS-CoV-2 and variants first identified in South Africa and Brazil, the company announced Wednesday. A … [Read more...] about Moderna’s COVID-19 booster vaccine shows promise against variants, company says
FDA reviewing Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine request for kids ‘as quickly as possible’
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is working to review Pfizer’s request to expand authorization for use of its COVID-19 vaccine among adolescents "as quickly and transparently as possible," … [Read more...] about FDA reviewing Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine request for kids ‘as quickly as possible’
Canada OK’s Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 12 and over
Canada on Wednesday authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for ages 12 and over, becoming the first country to OK the shot for children under the age of 16. Dr. Supriya Sharma, the chief … [Read more...] about Canada OK’s Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 12 and over
Coronavirus origin could be revealed within months if China released all data, WHO adviser says
If China granted investigators full access to resources and data allowing for a thorough investigation into the coronavirus, experts could conceivably know its true origin in just a matter of months, … [Read more...] about Coronavirus origin could be revealed within months if China released all data, WHO adviser says
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’
Indian government faces coronavirus lockdown calls, contempt charges
India's government faced calls for a strict lockdown to slow a devastating surge in new coronavirus cases, and a court in New Delhi on Wednesday will decide whether to punish officials for failing to … [Read more...] about Indian government faces coronavirus lockdown calls, contempt charges
