Health Care October 2020

Does The Flu Vaccine Help With COVID-19?

While the flu vaccine does not protect against COVID-19, the CDC recommends the flu vaccine for everyone starting at 6 months of age.

Health Care October 2020

World Bank Approves $12B For Virus Vaccines, Care

As part of a wider package to help developing countries fight the pandemic, the World Bank has approved $12 billion to help finance COVID-19 vaccines, tests and treatments.

Health Care October 2020

How Long Can A COVID-19 Illness Last?

According to WHO recovering from COVID-19 usually takes two to six weeks. Ongoing symptoms, however, can last for months and long-term complications can include heart inflammation.

Health Care October 2020

In-School Teaching Experiment?

Around a dozen Washington, D.C., charter schools are offering in-person instruction for select groups of students. This move is being dubbed a teaching experiment in the age of COVID.

Health Care October 2020

‘Molecular Scissors’ Wins Nobel Prize

For the first time two women have won the chemistry Nobel prize together for creating a way to edit the genes of animals, plants and microorganisms.

Health Care October 2020

More Than 160 UW Students Contract COVID-19

There were 163 COVID-19 cases at UW. Health officials warn cooler weather will likely mean more time indoors, which could further facilitate the spread of the COVID-19.

Health Care October 2020

3 Win Nobel Prize For Discovering Hepatitis C

Two Americans and a British-born scientist won the Nobel Prize for discovering hepatitis C. Their work has led to the development of highly sensitive blood tests and antiviral drugs.

Health Care October 2020

NY Schools Report 1,200 Infections

At least 1,200 teachers, staff and students have tested positive for COVID-19 in schools across New York. The state’s 64 universities and colleges are reporting almost 2,000 cases.

Health Care October 2020

Can The US Avoid A ‘Twindemic’?

A “twindemic” is a country dealing with an outbreak of flu infections and COVID-19 at the same time. The U.S. recommends flu vaccines for everyone starting at 6 months of age.

Health Care September 2020

Disney To Lay Off 28K At Its US Parks

The Walt Disney Co. said it is laying off 28,000 workers from its U.S. theme parks. Disney officials said the company would provide severance packages and job assistance.

Health Care September 2020

Death Toll From Coronavirus Tops 1 Million

The worldwide coronavirus death toll has exceeded 1 million, and the toll is almost certainly a vast undercount because of insufficient testing and inconsistent reporting.

Health Care September 2020

Virus Cases Rise In US Heartland

Coronavirus cases are rising in the Midwest and West in such states as Wisconsin, Utah, Oklahoma, Missouri, Idaho, Iowa and South Dakota, creating problems for hospitals and schools.