Coronavirus Archives

COVID-19 saliva testing at AWC on Saturday

February 26, 2021 10:27 AM Sumiko Keil

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FDA advisers to consider third possible Covid-19 vaccine Friday

February 26, 2021 8:25 AM CNN Newsource

US Food and Drug Administration vaccine advisers are scheduled to meet Friday to discuss the potential emergency authorization of a third coronavirus…

When will the US reach herd immunity and what will it look like?

February 26, 2021 5:14 AM CNN Newsource

A year into the Covid-19 pandemic, it appears that trends have finally shifted in a positive direction. New cases, hospitalizations and deaths are…

Governor’s vaccine plan aims to reopen California classrooms

February 26, 2021 5:06 AM The Associated Press

California Governor Gavin Newsom said last week that at least 10% of the state’s vaccines would go to education workers starting in…

Why women should monitor blood pressure differently, according to a new study

February 26, 2021 4:28 AM CNN Newsource

When you visit the doctor, often the first order of business is wrapping a blood pressure cuff around your arm and looking to the display screen for…

Doomscrolling can steal hours of your time — here’s how to take it back

February 26, 2021 4:25 AM CNN Newsource

You’re mindlessly scrolling on your phone after a long day at work, sifting through miles of negative posts. In what seems like minutes, hours…

Arthritis drugs can help critically ill Covid-19 patients, study suggests

February 26, 2021 4:01 AM CNN Newsource

Drugs typically used to treat rheumatoid arthritis can help critically ill Covid-19 patients in intensive care units, one new study finds. But…

After weeks of sharp declines, new Covid-19 cases are beginning to flatten

February 26, 2021 1:31 AM CNN Newsource

After six straight weeks of declines in new Covid-19 cases in the US, that number has started to plateau, even as hospitalizations and deaths…

Federal judge rules eviction moratorium is unconstitutional

February 25, 2021 10:38 PM CNN

A federal judge in Texas on Thursday ruled that the federal moratorium on evictions is unconstitutional, according to court documents. US District…

More than a dozen slum residents in an Indian city say they thought they were being vaccinated. They were part of clinical trials

February 25, 2021 10:15 PM CNN

The white van arrived in slum areas of Bhopal, a city in central India, blasting a message over the speaker system that seemed too good to refuse:…

Woman marks 100th birthday with window visit from friends and family

February 25, 2021 8:22 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story YORK, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — The Colonial Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center…

Yuma Salvation Army offering free face masks

February 25, 2021 5:47 PM Crystal Jimenez

The Salvation Army in Yuma said it helped hundreds of people during the pandemic with it’s social services. Now it’s offering free face masks to…

More than 200 COVID vaccine doses wasted in Arizona

February 25, 2021 6:46 PM Cody Lee

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) has revealed 220 COVID-19 doses have been wasted, or spoiled across the state. And, ADHS says,…

Imperial County will start vaccinating chronically ill

February 25, 2021 6:13 PM Gianella Ghiglino

Starting on March 15th, Valley healthcare providers will be able to use their clinical judgment to vaccinate anyone deemed to be at a very high risk…

California COVID death toll tops 50,000

February 25, 2021 1:58 PM Page Builder

The number of lives lost to coronavirus in California has now surpassed…

I’m pregnant… should I get the Covid-19 vaccine?

February 25, 2021 12:58 PM CNN Newsource

There’s enough to worry about during a pregnancy, even without a…

Traumatized and tired, nurses are quitting due to the pandemic

February 25, 2021 12:29 PM CNN

Nursing was more than a career to Rachel Ellsworth. She says she was “called” to the work. For 10 of her 12 years in nursing, Ellsworth…

Despite US Covid-19 cases dropping, infections are still staggeringly high. Here’s what has experts worried

February 25, 2021 10:07 AM CNN Newsource

A new ensemble forecast published Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests the daily Covid-19 death rate will slow in the…

Going maskless is a key factor in Covid-19 outbreaks at gyms, studies say

February 25, 2021 6:08 AM CNN Newsource

Wearing masks and other safety precautions are key to stop the spread of Covid-19 during indoor group exercise, according to two new reports…

Americans support teachers getting Covid-19 vaccine before schools reopen, according to new survey

February 25, 2021 5:35 AM CNN Newsource

A majority of US adults — nearly six in 10 — say that K-12 schools that are not currently open for in-person learning should wait until…