Health Care October 2020

Hunt For COVID Vaccine: Testing Shots In Kids

Pfizer Inc. has received permission to test its COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. on children as young as 12. Vaccines can't be given to children unless they’ve been tested in their age group.

Health Care October 2020

More COVID Restrictions For Colleges

Washington state colleges and universities must provide quarantine facilities for students who are exposed to COVID-19. There have been 35 outbreaks at higher ed schools statewide.

Health Care October 2020

What Are The Treatment Options For COVID-19?

There are treatments available for COVID-19, but which treatments are used depend largely on how ill the patient is. In the U.S., no treatments are specifically approved for COVID-19.

Health Care October 2020

Study: 4 Drugs Have Little To No Effect On COVID

A six-month trial has found remdesivir, hydroxychloroquine, lopinavir/ritonavir and interferon have “little to no effect” on the recovery or survival of those infected with COVID.

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.