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Babies get Covid-19 antibodies from mothers while in the womb, study finds

January 29, 2021 10:13 PM CNN Newsource

Antibodies that protect against the coronavirus often get transferred from mother to infant during pregnancy — a finding that indicates a…

Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine is 66% effective in global trial, but 85% effective against severe disease, company says

January 29, 2021 7:46 PM CNN Newsource

Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 single-shot vaccine was shown to be 66% effective in preventing moderate and severe disease in a global Phase…

Have you been trying to get yourself and your family vaccinated for Covid-19?

January 29, 2021 5:43 PM CNN

If you’ve been trying to get yourself, an elderly relative or someone you care for vaccinated for Covid-19, CNN Opinion wants to know what your…

Traveling to Canada during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go

January 29, 2021 4:56 PM CNN

If you’re planning to travel to Canada, here’s what you’ll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the Covid-19…

Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine, how it works and why it matters

January 29, 2021 3:35 PM CNN Newsource

A third Covid-19 vaccine, one made by Johnson & Johnson, could be authorized for use in the United States in the near future. Data about the…

Canada introduces hotel quarantine, suspends Caribbean and Mexico flights

January 29, 2021 2:06 PM CNN

To curb coronavirus transmission, Canada announced rules Friday to further discourage international travel, especially during spring break. Most…

As variants threaten Covid-19 progress, US weighs trial results of Johnson & Johnson vaccine candidate

January 29, 2021 11:32 AM CNN Newsource

As worrisome Covid-19 variants are increasingly found in the United States, experts say Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine candidate would help…

Anti-science movement set up US for worse pandemic, infectious disease expert says

January 29, 2021 10:05 AM CNN Newsource

The anti-science movement has set up the United States and the world up for a worse Covid-19 pandemic than otherwise would have been, infectious…

Study: Hand sanitizers hurting children’s eyes

January 29, 2021 9:44 AM CNN, Gabriel Salazar

Hand sanitizer dispensers in public places expose young kids to increased risk of eye exposure to hazardous chemicals, a new study…

How much Covid-19 protection does travel insurance offer in 2021?

January 29, 2021 8:17 AM CNN

People who had travel insurance in 2020 found that their policies offered little protection against the global pandemic that dramatically upended…

The US can defeat coronavirus variants with the right tools, White House adviser says

January 29, 2021 4:20 AM CNN

Even as increasingly worrisome Covid-19 variants reach the United States, a senior adviser on the White House Covid-19 response team offered hope…

Does Covid-19 impact male fertility? Experts urge caution about new evidence

January 29, 2021 5:11 AM CNN Newsource

Severe cases of Covid-19 might impact the quality of a man’s sperm, thus possibly impacting his fertility, according to a new study published…

A year into the pandemic, where are all the fast, easy home tests?

January 29, 2021 5:06 AM CNN Newsource

Last March former President Donald Trump said “anybody that wants a test can get a test” for Covid-19. That wasn’t true then, and…

25 ways to stay warm this winter that won’t break the bank

January 29, 2021 5:06 AM CNN Newsource

A year into the pandemic, winter is the last of the four seasons we’re newly experiencing during this crisis. Each season has had its…

5 things to know for January 29: Covid, extremism, impeachment, GameStop, Hong Kong

January 29, 2021 4:16 AM CNN

There’s an official term for that! Merriam-Webster has added “second gentleman” to describe VP Kamala Harris’ husband Doug…

Just as Covid-19 numbers were dropping, a concerning strain detected in South Africa is now in the US

January 29, 2021 1:14 AM CNN Newsource, Jenny Day

Hope stemming from decreasing Covid-19 numbers has been blunted by the spread of new coronavirus variants. Now, one of the most worrisome strains…

Fauci says Biden’s push to reopen schools in 100 days ‘may not happen’

January 28, 2021 8:53 PM CNN

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert, cautioned Thursday that President Joe Biden’s push to reopen most…

‘Long Covid’ still puzzles doctors but treatment is possible

January 28, 2021 7:08 PM CNN Newsource

Medical professionals are working to understand more about a condition they are calling “long Covid,” among patients who experience…

Only half of Covid-19 vaccines delivered to states have been used, CDC data shows. Here’s one reason why

January 28, 2021 9:07 AM CNN Newsource, Jenny Day

A possible explanation is emerging for why federal data shows only about half of the vaccine supply delivered in the US has been administered. The…

Does Covid-19 impact male fertility? Experts urge caution about new evidence

January 28, 2021 5:01 PM CNN Newsource

Severe cases of Covid-19 might impact the quality of a man’s sperm, thus possibly impacting his fertility, according to a new study published…