COVID-19 vaccinations might become mandatory at colleges and universities Proof of COVID-19 vaccinations might become mandatory for enrollment at colleges and universities starting this fall. Pfizer and BioNTech announced Wednesday that a Phase 3 trial involving its coronavirus vaccine in adolescents ages 12 to 15 was found to be safe and 100% effective. A press […]
Lala Kent Says Daughter Ocean Looks Like Her Late Father in Tribute Post
Honoring dad. Lala Kent sent a sweet birthday message to her late father via Instagram on Sunday, March 28, giving him an update on her life. Lala Kent and Randall Emmett’s Daughter Ocean: Pics “My sweet dad- here we go, celebrating another birthday of yours without you here. I’m a mom now… I know you […]
Nearly 1 in 3 received COVID-19 vaccine dose, White House says
AstraZeneca shot found to be 79 percent effective in trials Fox News contributor Dr. Marc Siegel reacts to the latest data. The White House said that an average of 2.5 million Americans are receiving COVID-19 vaccine doses per day, with this weekend marking the first time the number crept over 3 million for two consecutive […]
CDC will 'likely' change school distancing guidance to 3 feet, Fauci says
Three feet of social distancing is enough for schools to reopen: Dr. Siegel Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel weighs in on possible new social distancing guidelines and the best way to convince more Republicans to get the coronavirus vaccine. The nation’s leading infectious disease expert said he expects the Centers for Disease Control […]
Needle-free COVID-19 vaccines in the works, WHO scientist says
Moderna begins coronavirus vaccine trials on children Should parents feel safe getting their kids inoculated? Reaction from Fox News medical contributor Dr. Janette Nesheiwat. COVID-19 vaccines that don’t require a needle may be available later this year or next year, a top scientist said. Six to eight new immunizations may be ready for regulatory review […]
Russia says Sputnik V production deals reached in key EU states
The developers of the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine said Monday they had reached production agreements in key European countries as the EU’s medical agency deliberates official approval for the Russian jab. The head of Russia’s Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) Kirill Dmitriev said in a statement that his organisation had secured “agreements with companies from Italy, […]
Pfizer's vaccine DOES work against Brazilian covid variant, study says
Pfizer’s vaccine DOES work against the Brazilian coronavirus variant, study suggests: Second dose of the shot ‘neutralized’ the mutant virus in lab tests Scientists tested antibodies in the blood of people who had two doses against an engineered variant They saw in the lab that the antibodies were able to ‘neutralize’ an infectious spike protein […]
German chemicals giant Bayer says to produce Curevac vaccine
Chemicals giant Bayer announced Monday it will produce from 2022 a coronavirus vaccine that fellow German pharmaceuticals company CureVac is developing. “I am happy to tell you that we have the necessary capacities to produce CureVac’s mRNA-based vaccine,” Bayer’s head of pharmaceuticals Stefan Oelrich told reporters. He added that the company aimed to produce 160 […]
Woman called 'fat and lazy' by trolls says she's happier after gaining 13lbs
Charlotte Peirce wants to show people that gaining weight isn’t a terrible, scary thing. She’s keen to remind you that if you’ve gained weight in lockdown, there’s no need to panic or beat yourself up. Your health – both physical and mental – is far more important than your dress size. After going from a […]
Disease X: Scientist says next pandemic is a matter of 'WHEN not if'
Next pandemic is a matter of ‘WHEN not if’: Scientist warns new ‘Disease X’ outbreak could be ‘around corner’ and warns global response must be ready Mark Woolhouse says it is difficult to tell when such a disease may emerge Edinburgh-based expert says mechanism of how it comes out is unpredictable He and colleagues got […]