New Orleans Jazz Fest Cancelled Over COVID Surge
Latest Coronavirus News TUESDAY, Aug. 10, 2021 (HealthDay News) Skyrocketing numbers of COVID-19 cases in Louisiana have forced the cancellation of this year’s New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. The annual event was to take place in October and is one of the city’s largest attractions next to Mardi Gras, CBS News reported. […]
What To Do If You’re Fully Vaccinated And Feeling Helpless Right Now
If you’ve been taking the coronavirus pandemic seriously — you’ve worn your mask, social distanced and gotten fully vaccinated — you might be feeling anxious and angry at the current situation. It’s understandable: You did your part, and yet here we are. States with low vaccination rates, including Florida, Mississippi and Louisiana, are seeing scary […]
At-Home Saliva Test Can Spot COVID Variants
Latest Coronavirus News FRIDAY, Aug. 6, 2021 (HealthDay News) Spit and scan. That’s all you have to do, and in less than an hour, you can not only find out if you have COVID-19 but what variant you have, all without leaving your home. This is the hope and promise of a new […]
The Delta Variant & the Vaccinated: One Expert’s Take on the Data
Latest Coronavirus News MONDAY, Aug. 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) News that the highly contagious Delta variant of COVID-19 can be picked up and spread by vaccinated folks has sparked confusion and concern, and an infectious disease expert wants to clarify. These worries follow a recent U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendation […]
White House Considering Stronger Measures to Boost COVID Vaccinations
Latest Coronavirus News By Robert Preidt and Robin Foster HealthDay Reporters FRIDAY, AUG. 6, 2021 (HealthDay News) Tougher steps to compel long-term care facilities, universities and other institutions to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations are being considered by the Biden administration. It’s looking at using federal regulatory powers and the threat of withholding federal funds […]
Novavax Seeks Approval for Vaccine in Needy Countries First
Latest Coronavirus News FRIDAY, Aug. 6, 2021 (HealthDay News) Novavax said Thursday that it has applied for emergency use approval of its COVID-19 vaccine in India, Indonesia and the Philippines. Later this month, it will seek the World Health Organization review required to be in the COVAX global vaccine program, the Associated Press […]
Moderna Vaccine’s Protection Does Not Wane After 6 Months: Report
Latest Coronavirus News By Ernie Mundell and Robin Foster HealthDay Reporters THURSDAY, Aug. 5, 2021 (HealthDay News) Moderna Inc. announced on Thursday that the potency of its vaccine does not dim in the first six months after the second dose. The news came in a statement that contained little actual data, but the […]
Largest Operator of Nursing Homes in U.S. Issues Vaccine Mandate for All Workers
Latest Coronavirus News THURSDAY, Aug. 5, 2021 (HealthDay News) The United States’ largest operator of nursing homes said Wednesday that its workers must get vaccinated against COVID-19 if they want to keep their jobs. The announcement from Pennsylvania-based Genesis Healthcare — which has 70,000 employees at nearly 400 nursing homes and senior communities […]
Record Number of COVID-19 Hospitalizations Seen in Florida
Latest Coronavirus News THURSDAY, Aug. 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) COVID-19 hospitalizations in Florida reached a new high this week, the Florida Hospital Association (FHA) says. Hospitalizations are 13% higher than the previous peak on July 23, 2020, and 60% of the state’s hospitals are expected to face a “critical staffing shortage” in the […]
NYC Becomes First to Require Vaccination Proof for Indoor Activities
Latest Coronavirus News TUESDAY, Aug. 3, 2021 (HealthDay News) New York City on Tuesday became the first urban center in the United States to require proof of vaccination if you want to enjoy the pleasures of dining indoors, watching live performances inside or using the gym. The rule, which also applies to employees […]