The novel coronavirus is capable of spreading more than six feet through the air in certain instances, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In an update posted Friday, … [Read more...] about Coronavirus can spread more than 6 feet in certain conditions, CDC warns
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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
Novavax COVID-19 vaccine study now includes kids, company says
Vaccine development company Novavax on Monday announced it has expanded its Phase 3 clinical trial for its COVID-19 vaccine to children between the ages of 12 and 17. The company said it's testing its … [Read more...] about Novavax COVID-19 vaccine study now includes kids, company says
Cuomo says ‘major reopening’ of New York to begin May 19
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday announced that the state is preparing for a "major reopening" on May 19, with most coronavirus-induced capacity restrictions to be lifted at that time. "Beginning … [Read more...] about Cuomo says ‘major reopening’ of New York to begin May 19
Cuomo says ‘major reopening’ of New York to begin May 19
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday announced that the state is preparing for a "major reopening" on May 19, with most coronavirus-induced capacity restrictions to be lifted at that time. "Beginning … [Read more...] about Cuomo says ‘major reopening’ of New York to begin May 19
10M kids could get Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine by fall if jab approved for younger population, Gottlieb says
The former head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said over the weekend that some 10 million U.S. children could receive the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine before fall should the jab … [Read more...] about 10M kids could get Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine by fall if jab approved for younger population, Gottlieb says
Should I skip my COVID-19 vaccine appointment if I have cold-like symptoms?
America is forging ahead in its COVID-19 vaccination effort, with White House officials saying Friday that 100 million citizens are now fully vaccinated against the novel disease. For those who have … [Read more...] about Should I skip my COVID-19 vaccine appointment if I have cold-like symptoms?
Should I skip my COVID-19 vaccine appointment if I have cold-like symptoms?
America is forging ahead in its COVID-19 vaccination effort, with White House officials saying Friday that 100 million citizens are now fully vaccinated against the novel disease. For those who have … [Read more...] about Should I skip my COVID-19 vaccine appointment if I have cold-like symptoms?
Louisiana identifies first Brazilian coronavirus variant cases in 2 residents
Health officials in Louisiana this week identified the state’s first cases of a coronavirus variant first identified in Brazil. The so-called P.1. variant, which has been dubbed as a "variant of … [Read more...] about Louisiana identifies first Brazilian coronavirus variant cases in 2 residents
Remote learning during coronavirus caused stress, anxiety in students, survey finds
A new survey highlights the adverse effects that remote learning had on many children in the past year that has been the coronavirus pandemic. A survey of more than 32,000 caregivers of youth in … [Read more...] about Remote learning during coronavirus caused stress, anxiety in students, survey finds
