Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, said Sunday the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. "shone a bright light on our own society's failings" in how the virus impacted minority … [Read more...] about Fauci says pandemic exposed ‘undeniable effects of racism’ in US
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Governors caught flatfooted by Biden’s mask reversal
Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts said he found out about the CDC’s new guidance declaring it safe for most fully vaccinated Americans to stop wearing masks and end social distancing practices through … [Read more...] about Governors caught flatfooted by Biden’s mask reversal
Trillions of cicadas about to emerge across US
Sifting through a shovel load of dirt in a suburban backyard, Michael Raupp and Paula Shrewsbury find their quarry: a cicada nymph.And then another. And another. And four more.In maybe a third of a … [Read more...] about Trillions of cicadas about to emerge across US
Vaccinated people should mask up in these locations, CDC says
While fully vaccinated people can resume many activities they may have paused due to the pandemic, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), masks are still recommended in … [Read more...] about Vaccinated people should mask up in these locations, CDC says
Coronavirus outbreak in Kentucky nursing home linked to R.1 variant, prompts concern over vaccine impact
A so-called R.1 coronavirus lineage variant was detected in an outbreak at a Kentucky nursing facility where nearly all residents were vaccinated, according to one of the latest reports from the … [Read more...] about Coronavirus outbreak in Kentucky nursing home linked to R.1 variant, prompts concern over vaccine impact
Texas A&M researchers spot new coronavirus variant
Texas A&M researchers have found a new coronavirus variant, called BV-1 for the surrounding Brazos Valley area, though there are still many unknowns, according to a university release posted … [Read more...] about Texas A&M researchers spot new coronavirus variant
Oxford challenge trial assessing coronavirus reinfection, immune responses
The University of Oxford announced Monday it launched a challenge trial intentionally re-infecting participants with the novel coronavirus to better understand how the immune system mounts a response … [Read more...] about Oxford challenge trial assessing coronavirus reinfection, immune responses
Coronavirus antiviral drug shows promise in hamsters, enters human testing
An experimental antiviral treatment against the virus causing COVID-19 showed promise in animal studies and has entered human clinical trials, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).The … [Read more...] about Coronavirus antiviral drug shows promise in hamsters, enters human testing
Florida Keys to see release of first genetically modified mosquitoes
In an effort to fight insect-borne viruses like Zika, dengue fever and malaria, genetically modified mosquitoes are set to be released in the Florida Keys.U.K.-based biotechnology company Oxitec has … [Read more...] about Florida Keys to see release of first genetically modified mosquitoes
Wild songbirds behind multi-state salmonella outbreak, CDC says
A salmonella outbreak linked to 19 illnesses including eight hospitalizations across eight states has been linked to wild songbirds, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Thursday. … [Read more...] about Wild songbirds behind multi-state salmonella outbreak, CDC says
