It’s very risky for states to ease Covid-19 restrictions right now, experts warn
Experts warned the US needs to be very wary of another possible surge in Covid-19 cases fueled by variants, and urged local and state leaders not to…
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New guidance might come soon for people who have been fully vaccinated for Covid-19, Fauci says
As of now, even if you have been fully vaccinated for Covid-19, the advice from health officials is to keep wearing your mask, keep social distancing…
Continue Reading It’s very risky for states to ease Covid-19 restrictions now, experts warn
Experts warned the US could be in the calm before the storm ahead of another possible surge in Covid-19 cases fueled by variants, and urged local and…
Continue Reading US ramping up Covid-19 genome sequencing to track variants, CDC director says
The US has ramped up its genome sequencing efforts in the hunt for coronavirus variants, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr.…
Continue Reading Covid-19 antigen tests not counted among cases in some states, CNN analysis shows
Antigen test results still are not included in the total count of Covid-19 cases for some states — not even as probable cases, as the US…
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A mom built a simpler Covid-19 vaccine sign-up website for her state while on maternity leave
After her mother-in-law had difficulty signing up for a Covid-19 vaccine, a Massachusetts woman created a website to make it easier for her —…
Continue Reading Despite dip in Covid-19 cases, expert says US is in the ‘eye of the hurricane’ as variants spread
While a recent dip in Covid-19 infections may seem encouraging, experts warn now is not the time for Americans to let their guard down. That’s…
Continue Reading Fauci urges vaccinations to stop new virus strains: ‘Viruses cannot mutate if they don’t replicate’
With multiple new coronavirus strains spreading across the country, Americans need to get vaccinated as quickly as possible to stop more mutations…
Continue Reading 12 lifestyle habits to reduce stress
People have been living in a storm of stress during the ongoing pandemic and political turmoil, which has had a negative impact on our well-being. A…
Continue Reading The Capitol riot and the danger of depicting rural America as only right-wing
The January 6 invasion of the US Capitol laid bare many uncomfortable truths about American society. Consider law enforcement’s differential…
Continue Reading 12 lifestyle habits to reduce stress during a pandemic
People have been living in a storm of stress during the ongoing pandemic and political turmoil, which has had a negative impact on our well-being. A…
Continue Reading This is, in fact, who we are
The January 6 invasion of the US Capitol laid bare many uncomfortable truths about American society. Consider law enforcement’s differential…
Continue Reading South Africa pauses AstraZeneca vaccine rollout after study shows it offers less protection against variant
South African health officials said Sunday they’re pausing the country’s rollout of AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine after a study…
Continue Reading Covid-19 numbers are improving, but infections could grow exponentially with Super Bowl gatherings
Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations are decreasing across much of the United States, but health experts warned that could change if fans gathered…
Continue Reading More contagious coronavirus variant identified in UK is spreading rapidly throughout the US, study says
A new study finds that cases of a more contagious coronavirus variant are rapidly increasing in the United States, and significant community…
Continue Reading Mask mandates can work, CDC researchers say
Mask mandates can work, according to research released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Friday. One new study showed that, in places…
Continue Reading US Covid-19 numbers are trending in the right direction but officials warn against Super Bowl gatherings that could fuel spread
While Covid-19 numbers are trending in the right direction across much of the US, officials nationwide warned against Super Bowl gatherings to avoid…
Continue Reading Cottagecore has us yearning for a bygone era that never was
Acres of flower fields stretch into the horizon as you frolic in the amber glow of the afternoon sun. After foraging for an assortment of plants, you…
Continue Reading ‘There will be other Super Bowls.’ US officials warn against gatherings for Sunday’s game to avoid Covid-19 spread
While Covid-19 numbers are trending in the right direction across much of the US, officials nationwide warned against Super Bowl gatherings to avoid…
Continue Reading It’s still safest to avoid indoor dining, even if more states are allowing it
For the Super Bowl this weekend, or if you are thinking ahead and planning for Valentine’s Day, the health experts say with the pandemic still…
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