Near-universal mask use could save 14,000 lives from COVID-19 in US by August, according to model
A new model suggests that if 95% of Americans wear a mask, 14,000 lives could be saved over the summer from COVID-19 in the United States.
A new model suggests that if 95% of Americans wear a mask, 14,000 lives could be saved over the summer from COVID-19 in the United States.
Regeneron’s COVID-19 antibody drug prevents symptomatic infection by 81%, study finds
Regeneron said it now plans to request FDA clearance to use the COVID-19 antibody drug as a preventative treatment that could help provide immediate protection to unvaccinated people.
Regeneron said it now plans to request FDA clearance to use the COVID-19 antibody drug as a preventative treatment that could help provide immediate protection to unvaccinated people.
Bhutan vaccinates 93% of its adults in just 16 days
As other countries rolled out their vaccination campaigns over months, the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, wedged between India and China, is nearly done just 16 days after it started.
As other countries rolled out their vaccination campaigns over months, the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, wedged between India and China, is nearly done just 16 days after it started.
Chinese health leader admits country's COVID-19 vaccines have low effectiveness
In a rare admission of the weakness of Chinese coronavirus vaccines, the country’s top disease control official says their effectiveness is low and the government is considering mixing them to get a boost.
In a rare admission of the weakness of Chinese coronavirus vaccines, the country’s top disease control official says their effectiveness is low and the government is considering mixing them to get a boost.
104-year-old woman released from hospital after 2nd bout with COVID-19
A 104-year-old woman, who contracted COVID-19 twice, has been released from a hospital with a round of applause from hospital workers.
A 104-year-old woman, who contracted COVID-19 twice, has been released from a hospital with a round of applause from hospital workers.
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine may be less effective against UK, South African variants, Israeli study finds
A study out of Israel found Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine may be less effective against the South African and United Kingdom variants than the original strain.
A study out of Israel found Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine may be less effective against the South African and United Kingdom variants than the original strain.
Harris Co. reports rare ‘breakthrough’ COVID-19 cases among fully vaccinated people
Harris County Public Health has confirmed a very small number of ‘breakthrough cases’ of COVID-19 so far. According to county health officials, these are people who test positive for COVID-19 after being fully vaccinated. None of the patients had severe illness or required hospitalization.
Harris County Public Health has confirmed a very small number of ‘breakthrough cases’ of COVID-19 so far. According to county health officials, these are people who test positive for COVID-19 after being fully vaccinated. None of the patients had severe illness or required hospitalization.
Florida woman accused of coughing on cancer patient gets 30 days in jail
A Florida woman whose image went viral when after an incident at a Pier 1 store last year has been sentenced to 30 days in jail. Debra Hunter is accused of coughing on a customer in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
A Florida woman whose image went viral when after an incident at a Pier 1 store last year has been sentenced to 30 days in jail. Debra Hunter is accused of coughing on a customer in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Sam Adams will buy you a beer for getting your COVID-19 vaccine
The Boston-based beer company says it will send $7 through the CashApp to anyone who gets the shot.
The Boston-based beer company says it will send $7 through the CashApp to anyone who gets the shot.
US intelligence report paints a grim picture of a post-COVID-19 world
An assessment from the U.S. National Intelligence Council painted a dark picture for a post-COVID-19 world fraught with economic inequality, strained government resources and fanned nationalist sentiments.
An assessment from the U.S. National Intelligence Council painted a dark picture for a post-COVID-19 world fraught with economic inequality, strained government resources and fanned nationalist sentiments.
Johnson & Johnson vaccine supply set to temporarily drop
The supply of the Janssen vaccine will fall next week but New York officials don't expect any vaccination appointments to be canceled.
The supply of the Janssen vaccine will fall next week but New York officials don't expect any vaccination appointments to be canceled.
Despite vaccination efforts, COVID-19 cases and deaths surge around the world
A surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths is hitting all regions of the world.
A surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths is hitting all regions of the world.
‘Shocking imbalance’: WHO says 87% of COVID-19 vaccines have gone to wealthy countries
Wealthy countries have received the largest supply of the world’s COVID-19 vaccines, while poor countries have only received 0.2% of the global supply, the World Health Organization announced Friday.
Wealthy countries have received the largest supply of the world’s COVID-19 vaccines, while poor countries have only received 0.2% of the global supply, the World Health Organization announced Friday.
Weddings resume with restrictions but some couples choose to wait
Wedding venues, especially those with outdoor space, are quickly filling up. However, some folks are choosing to wait until 2022 or even 2023.
Wedding venues, especially those with outdoor space, are quickly filling up. However, some folks are choosing to wait until 2022 or even 2023.
Pfizer requests FDA clearance for its COVID-19 vaccine in kids ages 12 to 15
Pfizer-BioNTech on Friday asked the FDA to expand the emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. to children ages 12 to 15.
Pfizer-BioNTech on Friday asked the FDA to expand the emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. to children ages 12 to 15.
Glendale doctor helping fight COVID-19 pandemic running 100-mile marathon for Armenian charity
Starting April 10, Los Angeles-based Dr. Edward Samourjian is running a 100-mile marathon in Utah to raise money for a charity that’s near and dear to his heart.
Starting April 10, Los Angeles-based Dr. Edward Samourjian is running a 100-mile marathon in Utah to raise money for a charity that’s near and dear to his heart.
COVID long-haulers hope for relief after vaccination — and some get it
A survey by Survivor Corps, a network of COVID-19 survivors, showed that some long-haulers report relief from symptoms after getting their vaccine shots.
A survey by Survivor Corps, a network of COVID-19 survivors, showed that some long-haulers report relief from symptoms after getting their vaccine shots.
Japan enacts more coronavirus measures in Tokyo ahead of Summer Olympics
Japan says it will raise the coronavirus alert level in Tokyo to allow tougher measures to curb the rapid spread of a more contagious variant ahead of the Summer Olympics.
Japan says it will raise the coronavirus alert level in Tokyo to allow tougher measures to curb the rapid spread of a more contagious variant ahead of the Summer Olympics.
Cases of 'double mutant' COVID-19 variant detected in U.S.
A COVID-19 variant has two worrisome key mutations, L452R and E484Q. That concerns health officials.
A COVID-19 variant has two worrisome key mutations, L452R and E484Q. That concerns health officials.
Swimwear industry adjusts during pandemic
After a sales dip last year, consumers are diving headfirst into swimwear. The trending styles this year are very nostalgic and something of a throwback.
After a sales dip last year, consumers are diving headfirst into swimwear. The trending styles this year are very nostalgic and something of a throwback.