China reported 63 new COVID-19 infections on Thursday—the highest single-day tally since July—as authorities try to stamp out an outbreak of the virus in a city of 11 million near Beijing. The virus first emerged in central China in late 2019, but since then authorities have largely brought the situation under control through travel restrictions, […]
Amid disconnect in COVID-19 vaccinations and rollout, Fauci hopes states 'gain momentum' in 2021
Some Americans haven’t felt the effects of stimulus aid, $2G check a very popular stance: Rep. Comer Rep. Jim Comer weighs in on the stimulus standoff on ‘America’s Newsroom.’ Amid a complex, difficult mass immunization effort nationwide, the spotlight has shifted to the clear disconnect between a militant-style cadence of vaccine distibution, and the efforts […]
Dr. Fauci said he had few side effects after taking the Moderna coronavirus vaccine and said it’s ‘as good or better than an influenza vaccine’
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared on CNN's "State of the Union" Sunday to discuss his experience with receiving the first dose of Moderna's coronavirus vaccine. Fauci said that he experienced few side effects from the dose, other than a "little bit of an ache in my arm that lasted maybe 24 hours." He also expressed concern […]
Study finds evidence of lasting immunity after mild or asymptomatic COVID-19 infection
New research involving scientists from Queen Mary University of London has found evidence of protective immunity in people up to four months after mild or asymptomatic COVID-19. The study, published today in Science Immunology, analyzed antibody and T cell responses in 136 London healthcare workers who had mild or asymptomatic COVID-19 infection dating back to […]
Inside Prince William, Duchess Kate's Holiday Plans Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Hanging at home for the holidays! Prince William and Duchess Kate are “thrilled” to spend the Christmas season with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. Duchess Kate and Prince William’s Best Quotes About Parenthood “[While] William and Kate found homeschooling their [eldest two] kids challenging, but very rewarding, the couple is looking forward to […]
First Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations starting Monday
Fox News Flash top headlines for December 20 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. Americans are expected to roll their sleeves and receive the first initial doses of the newly authorized Moderna coronavirus vaccine on Monday, Dec. 21. The urgently needed shots against the fast-spreading deadly disease began shipment on […]
Experts call for Europe-wide COVID-19 targets
A group of more than 300 leading scientists across the globe are calling for European governments to work together in managing the pandemic and make a clear commitment to COVID-19 case number targets. The letter, co-authored by Dr. Deepti Gurdasani from Queen Mary University of London and coordinated by Viola Priesemann from the Max Planck […]
Majority feel they’re well informed on COVID-19
Almost nine in ten (85%) people rate their own knowledge about COVID-19 as ‘good’ or ‘very good’, up from 72% in March, find UCL researchers as part of the COVID-19 Social Study. This contrasts with just 5% who think they have poor or very poor knowledge, down from 10% in March, the start of the […]
You were exposed to COVID-19. Does everyone in your house have to quarantine?
Your kid’s school calls. They’ve been exposed to COVID-19. You know to keep them home for 14 days. But does the whole family need to quarantine? What happens if you were exposed at work, and you live with other people? Should the entire household stay home? There are countless scenarios where one person might be […]
Most Pregnant Women With COVID-19 Are Asymptomatic
THURSDAY, Dec. 17, 2020 — Most pregnant women infected with the new coronavirus don’t have symptoms, a new study shows. Researchers analyzed data from a coronavirus screening program in the labor and delivery unit of Elmhurst Hospital in New York City during March and April. Of the 130 pregnant women screened, one-third tested positive for […]