Coronavirus Archives

8 myths about the Covid-19 vaccine — Dr. Wen explains

January 26, 2021 3:28 AM CNN Newsource

The United States crossed the terrible milestone of 400,000 deaths from coronavirus early last week, and there are currently over 2.1 million…

Coronavirus variant first spotted in Brazil found in the US for the first time

January 25, 2021 8:23 PM CNN Newsource

Even with the number of Covid-19 cases coming down, scientists are worrying about variants of the novel coronavirus — one of which has been…

Local leaders work to get coronavirus vaccines to Yuma County

January 25, 2021 11:10 AM Crystal Jimenez

Yuma County continues to face a shortage of coronavirus vaccine. Arizona simply hasn’t provided it with the doses it needs to meet demand. However,…

These entertainment industry workers are offering to help Biden with the Covid-19 vaccine rollout

January 25, 2021 4:46 PM CNN Newsource

Out-of-work backstage crews in the entertainment industry are volunteering to help in the fight against…

Covid-19 masks: Which mask is best for you, and when to use it

January 25, 2021 5:53 PM CNN Newsource

Think of masks as the newest trendy accessory that can save your life — and the lives of those you love. But instead of what pattern, logo or…

Brazil variant of coronavirus detected in US for first time

January 25, 2021 5:25 PM CNN Newsource

While all viruses mutate over time, some variants of the novel coronavirus are worrying scientists. Several strains appear to be more transmissible…

Mexican president tests positive for COVID-19, symptoms mild

January 25, 2021 4:58 AM The Associated Press, Brandon Mejia

López Obrador’s announcement came shortly after news emerged that he would speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday about obtaining…

Pentagon weighs deploying thousands of troops to help Biden reach vaccination target

January 25, 2021 4:32 PM CNN Newsource

The Department of Defense is weighing options to assist President Joe Biden’s plan to vaccinate as many as 1.5 million people per day within…

Biden raises the bar on vaccines and suggests US will get to 1.5 million a day

January 25, 2021 4:37 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden said Monday that he expects that the US will soon be able to vaccinate 1.5 million people a day, raising the bar by roughly…

New Covid-19 case counts drop, but variants loom. So a vaccine maker is working on another booster

January 25, 2021 3:57 PM CNN Newsource

First, the good news: In 48 states, the averages of new Covid-19 cases have dropped significantly over the past seven days. And every state improved…

A pandemic playbook for a new year

January 25, 2021 11:53 AM CNN Newsource

It has been more than one year since the first reported case of Covid-19 in the United States — a day that changed our country forever. The…

Moderna expects vaccine will be protective against variants, but will test boosters to improve immunity

January 25, 2021 11:39 AM CNN Newsource

The Moderna Covid-19 vaccine created antibodies that neutralized coronavirus variants first found in the United Kingdom and South Africa, the company…

Baja California is in talks to buy its own COVID-19 vaccine

January 25, 2021 11:16 AM Sumiko Keil

Baja California official talks with Pfizer and AstraZeneca to provide the vaccine against COVID-19 and initiate the vaccination…

New Covid-19 case counts are falling, but variants loom. So a vaccine maker is working on another booster

January 25, 2021 10:43 AM CNN Newsource

First, the good news: The rates of new Covid-19 cases are dropping in 48 states. And every state improved its rate of vaccinations. Here’s the…

California lifts regional stay-at-home orders as ICU crowding eases

January 25, 2021 10:17 AM CNN Newsource

California health officials ended the state’s regional stay-at-home order on Monday, saying the latest projections for intensive care unit capacity…

Moderna says its Covid-19 vaccine is expected to be protective against new variants

January 25, 2021 10:11 AM CNN Newsource

The Moderna Covid-19 vaccine created antibodies that neutralized coronavirus variants first found in the United Kingdom and South Africa, the company…

Three weeks into harsh lockdown, weary Brits fear it will take much longer to beat the new variant

January 25, 2021 9:13 AM CNN

People in the United Kingdom have been living under lockdown for the past three weeks, hoping their sacrifice would bring the country’s latest…

A rural county in Washington state hasn’t wasted a single Covid-19 vaccine dose. Here’s its secret

January 25, 2021 8:29 AM CNN Newsource

A rural county in Washington state is lapping the field when it comes to distribution of the coronavirus…

What to do, and not do, before and after your Covid vaccine shot

January 25, 2021 6:40 AM CNN Newsource

It’s an all-out sprint to get Americans vaccinated against the deadly novel coronavirus. As you prepare to get your shot, here are 10 actions…

Biden to reinstate Covid travel restrictions Trump rescinded, impose new ban on South Africa

January 25, 2021 5:02 AM NBC News, Dominique Newland

The limits would also affect non-U.S. citizens traveling from the United Kingdom, Ireland and much of…