When fielding questions on the Biden administration’s plan to tackle the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the nation’s top infectious expert said he feels free to "let the science speak" under the new … [Read more...] about Fauci says working under Biden administration ‘liberating’
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California woman says coronavirius infected entire family, killed her father: ‘This was a shock to all of us’
A California woman is pleading with others to remain diligent in protecting themselves and loved ones against the novel coronavirus after she and eight other members of her family contracted the … [Read more...] about California woman says coronavirius infected entire family, killed her father: ‘This was a shock to all of us’
Butternut squash products recalled over listeria contamination concerns
A variety of butternut squash products are facing a recall over concerns they are contaminated with listeria, according to a recall notice posted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) … [Read more...] about Butternut squash products recalled over listeria contamination concerns
Alabama to remove COVID-19 vaccine from providers who don’t administer jab in ‘timely way’: officials
Just days after Alabama’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts were ranked last in the U.S., health officials in the state announced a new policy in an effort to speed the rollout: if providers don’t use the … [Read more...] about Alabama to remove COVID-19 vaccine from providers who don’t administer jab in ‘timely way’: officials
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’
Widespread use of coronavirus face masks can help control virus transmission: study
In the ongoing debate about coronavirus face mask effectiveness, a new study published this week suggests that widespread use of face masks can help to prevent large outbreaks of COVID-19. The study, … [Read more...] about Widespread use of coronavirus face masks can help control virus transmission: study
Global coronavirus deaths to top 100,000 a week ‘very soon’: WHO
In a grim update, an official with the World Health Organization warned that global deaths related to the novel coronavirus are expected to surpass 100,000 a week "very soon." For context, the world … [Read more...] about Global coronavirus deaths to top 100,000 a week ‘very soon’: WHO
Pfizer can’t sell COVID-19 vaccines directly to New York; HHS approval needed, company says
Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer cannot sell its COVID-19 vaccine directly to New York as the state’s governor, Andrew Cuomo, had asked the company’s CEO to do. The Democratic governor in a letter sent to … [Read more...] about Pfizer can’t sell COVID-19 vaccines directly to New York; HHS approval needed, company says
UK coronavirus variant seen in Louisiana for first time: officials
Yet another state has identified its first case of the more contagious coronavirus variant known as B.1.1.7 that was first discovered in the United Kingdom late last year. Louisiana health officials … [Read more...] about UK coronavirus variant seen in Louisiana for first time: officials
Where is the UK coronavirus variant in the US? States that have identified the mutation — so far
In the ongoing battle against the novel coronavirus, a more contagious mutation of the pathogen that was first identified in the United Kingdom late last year has since been found in the United … [Read more...] about Where is the UK coronavirus variant in the US? States that have identified the mutation — so far
