Local Health Archives

Scrambling to save tens of thousands of lives

January 31, 2021 7:08 AM CNN

Congress was convulsed by controversy over the incendiary behavior of a freshman Republican from Georgia. Wall Street was roiled by insurgent…

Hospitalizations are the lowest they’ve been in nearly 2 months. But US is still in for ‘rough’ coming weeks, expert says

January 31, 2021 12:35 AM CNN Newsource

Covid-19 hospitalizations in the US dropped below 100,000 for the first time in nearly two months, according to data from the COVID Tracking Project.…

Are we getting weirder? Perhaps we’re simply becoming ourselves

January 31, 2021 12:01 AM CNN Newsource

Normally reserved and conservatively dressed, my friend was outfitted in a strange mishmash of colorful wigs and Hawaiian shirts and a sequined gown.…

Maryland becomes 2nd state to report coronavirus variant first identified in South Africa

January 30, 2021 7:59 PM CNN Newsource

Maryland on Saturday became the second state to report a case of a coronavirus variant first identified in South Africa — a strain that health…

These coronavirus variants are keeping scientists awake at night

January 30, 2021 2:39 PM CNN Newsource

At least four new variants of the coronavirus are keeping scientists awake at night. One, first identified in southeast England, has now shown up in…

Pregnant women should get Covid-19 vaccine, US doctors say, despite conflicting international advice

January 30, 2021 1:41 PM CNN Newsource

If you’re pregnant during the pandemic, major medical groups in the United States have a clear message for you — please consider being…

CDC says travelers must wear masks on all forms of public transportation

January 30, 2021 11:41 AM CNN Newsource

As health experts warn that highly contagious coronavirus variants could soon worsen the spread in the US, the country is about to require masks on…

On the anniversary of Covid-19 becoming an official public health emergency, experts say it’s time for a change

January 30, 2021 8:03 AM CNN Newsource

It was one year ago today the World Health Organization declared that the novel coronavirus was a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.…

As variants threaten Covid-19 progress, US weighs trial results of Johnson & Johnson vaccine candidate

January 30, 2021 6:50 AM CNN Newsource

As Covid-19 variants are increasingly found in the United States, experts say Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine candidate would help in the…

Why parents should brace themselves for another uncertain summer and fall

January 30, 2021 4:02 AM CNN Newsource

I remember the talk among parents on my son’s last day of in-person school since the pandemic began. Back in March, some of them didn’t…

Laughter Yoga

January 30, 2021 12:23 AM Mercedes Martinez

A much needed medicine in times of distress A new type of exercise that is helping a lift in spirits amongst people is “laughter yoga.” According to…

Babies get Covid-19 antibodies from mothers while in the womb, study finds

January 29, 2021 10:13 PM CNN Newsource

Antibodies that protect against the coronavirus often get transferred from mother to infant during pregnancy — a finding that indicates a…

Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine is 66% effective in global trial, but 85% effective against severe disease, company says

January 29, 2021 7:46 PM CNN Newsource

Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 single-shot vaccine was shown to be 66% effective in preventing moderate and severe disease in a global Phase…

Have you been trying to get yourself and your family vaccinated for Covid-19?

January 29, 2021 5:43 PM CNN

If you’ve been trying to get yourself, an elderly relative or someone you care for vaccinated for Covid-19, CNN Opinion wants to know what your…

Traveling to Canada during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go

January 29, 2021 4:56 PM CNN

If you’re planning to travel to Canada, here’s what you’ll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the Covid-19…

Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine, how it works and why it matters

January 29, 2021 3:35 PM CNN Newsource

A third Covid-19 vaccine, one made by Johnson & Johnson, could be authorized for use in the United States in the near future. Data about the…

Canada introduces hotel quarantine, suspends Caribbean and Mexico flights

January 29, 2021 2:06 PM CNN

To curb coronavirus transmission, Canada announced rules Friday to further discourage international travel, especially during spring break. Most…

As variants threaten Covid-19 progress, US weighs trial results of Johnson & Johnson vaccine candidate

January 29, 2021 11:32 AM CNN Newsource

As worrisome Covid-19 variants are increasingly found in the United States, experts say Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine candidate would help…

Anti-science movement set up US for worse pandemic, infectious disease expert says

January 29, 2021 10:05 AM CNN Newsource

The anti-science movement has set up the United States and the world up for a worse Covid-19 pandemic than otherwise would have been, infectious…

Study: Hand sanitizers hurting children’s eyes

January 29, 2021 9:44 AM CNN, Gabriel Salazar

Hand sanitizer dispensers in public places expose young kids to increased risk of eye exposure to hazardous chemicals, a new study…