Coronavirus Archives

Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine gets emergency use authorization from FDA

February 27, 2021 4:38 PM CNN Newsource, April Hettinger

The US Food and Drug Administration authorized Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine Saturday. It is the first single dose COVID-19 vaccine…

200 COVID-19 doses administered at El Centro vaccination event

February 27, 2021 6:10 PM Cody Lee

After waiting months for a COVID-19 vaccine a local medical provider setting up another vaccination site in the Imperial Valley. Many people had the…

Weekend World View

February 27, 2021 5:45 PM Caleb J. Fernández, CNN

Strict adherence to regulations produces a ghost-town effect in municipalities normally bustling with intercity…

The new vaccine is a valuable weapon against Covid-19, and its rollout will be quick, officials say

February 27, 2021 4:50 PM CNN Newsource

A third vaccine is poised to join the fight against Covid-19, with 3.9 million doses expected to be available right away, a health official said…

Why Americans shouldn’t turn their noses up at Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine

February 27, 2021 4:49 PM CNN Newsource

Americans are taking another look at Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine and its data after the vaccine received emergency use…

Centenarian celebrates her 105th birthday

February 27, 2021 4:30 PM Caleb J. Fernández

“I’m just so grateful! So happy that God kept my brain still working, that I can think, and be thankful, and I am thankful,” proclaims Floriene…

CDC announces travel restrictions for countries hit by Ebola

February 27, 2021 4:19 AM CNN Newsource

Travel precautions will be imposed for individuals coming to the US from Guinea and the Democratic Republic of Congo — two countries fighting…

As FDA advisers recommend authorizing a 3rd vaccine, a Covid-19 surge hangs in the balance

February 27, 2021 12:02 AM CNN

Even with a third vaccine nearing authorization and a rise in vaccination rates, officials say another devastating Covid-19 spike could be on the…

Comfort yourself with these 6 hearty soups

February 27, 2021 12:02 AM CNN Newsource

How many more weeks of winter? Sounds like it’s the right time for a bowl — no, make that a cauldron — of soup. “People get…

Covid-19 vaccines allegedly stolen, expired and inappropriately administered in Tennessee county, state investigation finds

February 26, 2021 8:50 PM CNN Newsource

The health director in Tennessee’s largest county resigned Friday after the state health department found that 2,500 Covid-19 vaccine were…

Mexicali Entertainment Venues Given Green Light To Re-Open

February 26, 2021 8:10 PM Christian Galeno

MEXICALI, B.C. (T3) – COVID-19 cases in Baja California continue to remain low prompting Mexican health officials to give the green light to re-open…

AZ set to receive largest vaccine allocation to date

February 26, 2021 6:22 PM Cody Lee

Arizona’s top doctor announced Friday the state will receive more than 254,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine next week. That is the biggest…

Open a window to reduce virus spread, CDC tells schools

February 26, 2021 5:13 PM CNN Newsource

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted new recommendations Friday on the importance of good ventilation in preventing coronavirus…

J&J vaccine expected to arrive in California next week

February 26, 2021 4:42 PM Lisa Sturgis

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday he expects California to start administering the new Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine next week.…

CDC must encourage better ventilation to stop coronavirus spread in schools, experts say

February 26, 2021 4:01 PM CNN Newsource

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention should be doing more to guide and encourage improved air circulation in buildings —…

Canada to receive 6.5 million Covid-19 vaccines by end of March

February 26, 2021 3:54 PM CNN Newsource

Canada expects to receive more than 6.5 million Covid-19 vaccines by the end of March, with tens of millions more vaccines arriving between April and…

FDA vaccine advisers recommend authorization of Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine

February 26, 2021 3:05 PM CNN Newsource

Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted Friday to recommend the agency grant emergency use authorization to Johnson & Johnson’s…