New Review Claims First COVID Patient was Wuhan Market Vendor
Latest Coronavirus News FRIDAY, Nov. 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) The first known person with COVID-19 was a vendor in a large seafood market in Wuhan, China, claims an American scientist whose findings challenge the World Health Organization’s conclusion that the first patient was an accountant who lived miles from the market. Michael Worobey, […]
As Vaccine Deadline Passes, 95% of Federal Workers Have Gotten Shots
Latest Coronavirus News TUESDAY, Nov. 23, 2021 (HealthDay News) U.S. government worker compliance with the COVID-19 vaccination mandate had reached 95% as of Monday, which was the deadline set by the Biden administration. “Already 95% of USG [federal government] employees are in compliance with the President’s vax requirement,” White House assistant press secretary […]
Pfizer COVID Pill to Be Made, Sold Cheaply in 95 Poor Countries
Latest Coronavirus News TUESDAY, Nov. 16, 2021 (HealthDay News) Pfizer Inc. announced Tuesday that it has reached an agreement for its promising COVID-19 antiviral pill to be made and sold cheaply in 95 developing nations. The countries included in the licensing deal are mostly in Africa and Asia, and they account for more […]
2 Million COVID Home Test Kits Recalled – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Coronavirus News FRIDAY, Nov. 12, 2021 A recall of Ellume at-home COVID-19 test kits has been expanded to include roughly 2 million of the 3.5 million tests that had been shipped to the United States by last month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday. The original recall, involving 427,000 kits, […]
2 Million COVID Home Test Kits Recalled – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Coronavirus News FRIDAY, Nov. 12, 2021 A recall of Ellume at-home COVID-19 test kits has been expanded to include roughly 2 million of the 3.5 million tests that had been shipped to the United States by last month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday. The original recall, involving 427,000 kits, […]
Wealthier Parents More Likely to Get COVID Vaccines for Young Kids: Poll
Latest Coronavirus News THURSDAY, Nov. 11, 2021 (HealthDay News) In a finding that suggests a family’s income influences parents’ views on COVID vaccines for their younger kids, a new survey shows the more money parents make, the likelier they are to get their kids a shot. The poll of more than 2,000 parents […]
Pfizer Seeks Booster Approval for 18 and Up – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Coronavirus News TUESDAY, Nov. 9, 2021 Pfizer may soon seek U.S. Food and Drug Administration emergency authorization of its COVID-19 booster shot for anyone aged 18 and older. Officials familiar with the situation told the Washington Post that the request could be filed as soon as this week and is likely to […]
Biden Administration Presses Schools to Provide COVID Shots to Kids
Latest Coronavirus News TUESDAY, Nov. 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) As new government data showed that 360,000 young kids have now gotten their first shot, the Biden administration on Monday asked schools to help by hosting vaccination clinics and providing information to parents on the benefit of the shots. On Monday, First Lady Jill […]
Your Expectations Could Shape Your Odds for Vaccine Side Effects
Latest Coronavirus News MONDAY, Nov. 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) When it comes to a COVID-19 shot, fear might be a self-fulfilling prophecy. A new study found that folks who worried about possible side effects after vaccination were more likely to actually experience those side effects. Along with explaining why some people feel poorly […]
COVID Vaccination Provides Better Protection Than Prior Infection: Study
Latest Coronavirus News FRIDAY, Oct. 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) Think you don’t need to get a COVID-19 vaccination because you’ve been infected by SARS-CoV-2 in the past? Think again. A new study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that “those who were unvaccinated and had a recent infection were […]