A pledge from America's top infectious disease expert that the United States would maintain ties with the World Health Organization (WHO) was met with gratitude by the head of the United Nations' … [Read more...] about US vows to aid WHO in coronavirus response: Fauci
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Moderna vaccine batch that caused 10 allergic reactions cleared for use
A batch of 330,000 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine that caused allergic reactions in at least 10 people has been cleared for continued use after health officials say they found "no scientific … [Read more...] about Moderna vaccine batch that caused 10 allergic reactions cleared for use
Siegel: ‘Disgraceful’ if Amazon delayed coronavirus vaccine help for political reasons
Amazon offering to help distribute the coronavirus vaccine just hours after President Trump left the White House was "disgraceful," Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel said on Thursday."When … [Read more...] about Siegel: ‘Disgraceful’ if Amazon delayed coronavirus vaccine help for political reasons
South African coronavirus variant may lower vaccine efficacy, ‘escapes’ plasma therapy: scientists
Concerning preliminary findings on Wednesday add to growing evidence that a coronavirus variant first identified in South Africa escapes the neutralization power by antibodies in convalescent … [Read more...] about South African coronavirus variant may lower vaccine efficacy, ‘escapes’ plasma therapy: scientists
COVID-19 vaccines won’t be ‘in every pharmacy’ by late Feb., CDC director predicts
The Biden administration is aiming to vaccinate 100 million people in 100 days, but the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned that it won’t necessarily mean … [Read more...] about COVID-19 vaccines won’t be ‘in every pharmacy’ by late Feb., CDC director predicts
Can COVID-19 vaccines be mixed and matched?
Can COVID-19 vaccines be mixed and matched?Health officials say both doses should be of the same vaccine.The COVID-19 vaccines rolling out in the United States, the United Kingdom and other parts of … [Read more...] about Can COVID-19 vaccines be mixed and matched?
States report COVID-19 vaccine shortages and cancel appointments
NEW YORK – The push to inoculate Americans against the coronavirus is hitting a roadblock: A number of states are reporting they are running out of vaccine, and tens of thousands of people who managed … [Read more...] about States report COVID-19 vaccine shortages and cancel appointments
Coronavirus and ‘double-masking’: Are two face coverings better than one?
When it comes to protecting against the novel coronavirus, are two face masks better than one? While face masks have proven to tamp down on droplet spread, including harmful, virus-laden particles, … [Read more...] about Coronavirus and ‘double-masking’: Are two face coverings better than one?
Israeli man regains sight after artificial cornea transplant
A 78-year-old legally blind Israeli man has reportedly regained his sight following an artificial cornea transplant — the first time such a procedure has ever been successful.Jamal Furani of Haifa was … [Read more...] about Israeli man regains sight after artificial cornea transplant
Coronavirus-related syndrome behind death of Florida girl, 8: ‘She was a perfect child’
A Florida family is grieving the loss of an 8-year-old girl who died after showing signs of a rare but serious syndrome related to the novel coronavirus, her father said. Deaurra Nealy, a second-grade … [Read more...] about Coronavirus-related syndrome behind death of Florida girl, 8: ‘She was a perfect child’
