Covid-19 masks: Which mask is best for you, and when to use it
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…
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Brazil variant of coronavirus detected in US for first time
While all viruses mutate over time, some variants of the novel coronavirus are worrying scientists. Several strains appear to be more transmissible…
Continue Reading New Covid-19 case counts drop, but variants loom. So a vaccine maker is working on another booster
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…
Continue Reading A pandemic playbook for a new year
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…
Continue Reading Moderna expects vaccine will be protective against variants, but will test boosters to improve immunity
The Moderna Covid-19 vaccine created antibodies that neutralized coronavirus variants first found in the United Kingdom and South Africa, the company…
Continue Reading New Covid-19 case counts are falling, but variants loom. So a vaccine maker is working on another booster
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…
Continue Reading Moderna says its Covid-19 vaccine is expected to be protective against new variants
The Moderna Covid-19 vaccine created antibodies that neutralized coronavirus variants first found in the United Kingdom and South Africa, the company…
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Three weeks into harsh lockdown, weary Brits fear it will take much longer to beat the new variant
People in the United Kingdom have been living under lockdown for the past three weeks, hoping their sacrifice would bring the country’s latest…
Continue Reading A rural county in Washington state hasn’t wasted a single Covid-19 vaccine dose. Here’s its secret
A rural county in Washington state is lapping the field when it comes to distribution of the coronavirus…
Continue Reading What to do, and not do, before and after your Covid vaccine shot
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…
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‘Healthy, young’ Americans will likely get Covid-19 vaccine in mid- to late summer, expert says
With the US now tallying more than 25 million Covid-19 cases, experts say now is the time to double down on safety measures and speed up vaccine…
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Google Maps will soon display Covid-19 vaccination sites
Google Maps will soon display locations that offer Covid-19 vaccinations, further bolstering awareness of the virus — and how to avoid it. The…
Continue Reading The US just marked 25 million Covid-19 cases. Now it’s a race between vaccines and variants
It took just over a year for the US to go from one to 25 million coronavirus infections. That’s an average of about 67,934 new infections every…
Continue Reading 7 strategies for truly restorative rest
Many people suffer from a chronic sleep deficit, and that was the case even before the pandemic hit — bringing with it stress, fear and…
Continue Reading If you call 911, it can take 2-3 minutes longer to get help now
Imagine suffering a serious accident and calling 911 but not getting an ambulance immediately. Or having a severe asthma attack and fighting for…
Continue Reading Just over a year since the first reported Covid-19 case in the US, the country nears 25 million infections
The US is again quickly approaching another grim milestone: 25 million Covid-19 cases in a little more than a year since the country reported its…
Continue Reading CDC reviewing new data that suggests coronavirus variant identified in UK could be more deadly
Scientists at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are speaking with UK health officials to learn more about British data that suggests…
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A year into the pandemic, health care workers have a new source of hope
Last week, a Covid-19 patient of mine told me he is finally going home after four months in the hospital. His tracheostomy tube has been taken out…
Continue Reading UK should cut its 12-week delay between vaccine doses, doctors group says
The UK’s decision to wait up to 12 weeks before giving people their second dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine should be scrapped,…
Continue Reading The face mask that could end the pandemic
Getting Americans masked up is a top priority for the Biden administration. Biden, who calls wearing masks “a patriotic act,” signed an…
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