Coronavirus Archives

St. Patrick’s Day parties are ripe for spreading coronavirus variants. Don’t let that happen

March 17, 2021 2:29 AM CNN Newsource

St. Patrick’s Day was the first major holiday of the Covid-19 pandemic in the US, and we’ve learned sobering lessons since then. Young,…

NIH director tells faith leaders getting Covid-19 vaccination is a ‘love your neighbor opportunity’

March 16, 2021 10:47 PM CNN Newsource

The average number of people getting a Covid-19 vaccination each day is at its highest, but officials are still concerned that many Americans are…

Arizona marks one year anniversary of school closures

March 16, 2021 5:26 PM April Hettinger

A week-long Spring Break in March 2020 turned into a year of distant learning. Tuesday marked the one year anniversary of schools closing for COVID…

Coronavirus strains first detected in California are officially ‘variants of concern,’ CDC says

March 16, 2021 10:16 PM CNN Newsource

Two coronavirus strains first detected in California are now officially “variants of concern,” according to the US Centers for Disease…

ICPHD: COVID vaccine on the way

March 16, 2021 12:01 PM Arlette Yousif

Imperial County continues to move in the right direction in the fight against COVID.…

Brazil variant found in Yuma County

March 16, 2021 12:06 PM Crystal Jimenez

The Yuma County Public Health Services Department (YCPHSD) has reported finding the Brazil COVID-19 variant in Yuma…

‘Operation Pulse Lift’ aims to fight blood shortages

March 16, 2021 6:37 PM Joe Teposte, Brandon Mejia

Nonprofit leads nation in blood collection…

After you’re vaccinated, it’s critical to keep masking up in many places (for now). Here’s why

March 16, 2021 1:08 PM CNN Newsource

The fastest way to get back to a safe, mask-free life is for everyone to get a Covid-19 vaccine. But just because you’ve gotten a shot of…

A concerning variant is about to become dominant in the US, experts say, and how Americans act could help fuel or curb a surge

March 16, 2021 12:03 PM CNN Newsource

Experts are worried some Americans are letting up too early — at a critical time when looming dangers are threatening to wipe out the progress…

Calexico homeless receive much-needed shoes

March 16, 2021 11:41 AM Alexandra Rangel

Calexico non-profit, The Brown Bag Coalition, blessed homeless people in Calexico with a brand new pair of shoes.…

Dr Sanjay Gupta: A roadmap for in-person school emerges

March 16, 2021 11:22 AM CNN Newsource

For millions of kids across the country, it may soon be back-to-school time — finally. After a long and incredibly hard year, the pieces of…

Pandemic lockdowns improved air quality in 84% of countries worldwide, report finds

March 16, 2021 9:00 AM CNN Newsource

Coronavirus lockdowns led to air quality improvements in most countries, but the level of pollutants will likely rise as governments lift…

Climate change is making pollen season — and your allergies — worse

March 16, 2021 8:54 AM CNN Newsource

Allergies aren’t just a sneezy seasonal annoyance. Hay fever has major health and economic consequences. It exacerbates asthma and weakens…

WHO meets to discuss AstraZeneca vaccine as more EU countries halt rollout

March 16, 2021 8:38 AM CNN

The World Health Organization’s vaccine safety experts were due to meet Tuesday to discuss the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, as the list…

You can expect your third stimulus check to hit your account on St. Patrick’s Day

March 16, 2021 6:16 AM Sumiko Keil, Dominique Newland

The IRS said the new payments have an effective date for Wednesday, March 17. For those who have opted for a mailed check, or debit card, the process…

First children vaccinated in Moderna’s Phase 2/3 pediatric Covid-19 vaccine trial, company says

March 16, 2021 4:38 AM CNN Newsource

The first children have been vaccinated in Moderna’s Phase 2/3 pediatric Covid-19 vaccine trial, the company announced Tuesday in a statement.…

Nearly half of parents said teens face new or worsening mental health issues during pandemic, poll says

March 16, 2021 1:21 AM CNN Newsource

Nearly half of parents reported their teenagers faced new or worsening mental health conditions since the pandemic began, a new poll has found. A…

Millions more Americans can now get Covid-19 vaccines, including teachers in all 50 states

March 15, 2021 11:36 PM CNN Newsource

There’s lots of great news about Covid-19 vaccines and one major catch. First, the good news: — A record-high 2.4 million vaccine doses…

Local restaurants transition to indoor dining

March 15, 2021 12:22 PM Alexandra Rangel

Imperial County’s move into California’s red tier has now allowed restaurants to open its doors to customers.…

Covid-19 antibodies present in about 1 in 5 blood donations from unvaccinated people, according to data from the American Red Cross

March 15, 2021 9:01 PM CNN Newsource

In the first week of March, more than 20% of blood donations from unvaccinated people had Covid-19 antibodies, according to data shared with CNN by…