Health Care December 2020

Is Shopping In Stores Safe During The Pandemic?

While normally the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas is a popular time to shop inside stores, health experts are recommending avoiding doing so with COVID surging.

Health Care December 2020

UK Authorizes Pfizer Vaccine For Emergency Use

Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for emergency use by the U.K. Vaccinations are expected to begin within the next few days beginning with those at high risk.

Health Care December 2020

Americans Face New COVID-19 Restrictions

Dr. Anthony Fauci has warned that the U.S. could see a "surge upon surge" of COVID infections tied to Thanksgiving. States across the country are implementing new virus restrictions.

Health Care November 2020

NYC To Reopen Schools; Virus Spread Intensifies

In a policy reversal, New York City will be reopening the nation’s largest school system for in-person learning despite the coronavirus raging in the United States.

Health Care November 2020

Scammers Taking Advantage Of Pandemic

Homeland Security is working with drug companies to deal with scam vaccines and treatments. Advice for public includes not clicking on social media posts claiming to sell cures.

Health Care November 2020

What Does Emergency Use Of A COVID Vaccine Mean?

Moderna is seeking emergency use for its COVID-19 vaccine candidate. But what exactly does that mean? And how quickly could the general population have access to a vaccine?

Health Care November 2020

Moderna Asking US, Europe To OK Its Virus Shots

After reporting that it got the final results it needed, Moderna is asking the U.S., as well as European regulators, for emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine.

Health Care November 2020

Are Dining Tents A Safe Way To Eat Out?

Restaurants have been using outdoor dining options such as tents, greenhouses and igloos to encourage customers during the pandemic. But are these options safe?

Health Care November 2020

A Vaccine Won't End The US Crisis Right Away

Although AstraZeneca, Pfizer and Moderna’s COVID vaccine candidates all look promising, masks and other precautions will still be necessary well into 2021.

Health Care November 2020

Will There Be A Thanksgiving COVID Spike?

The United States is averaging 172,000 new virus cases per day, yet more than 1 million people thronged U.S. airports on Nov. 22 just prior to Thanksgiving.

Health Care November 2020

Heading Home For Thanksgiving?

With coronavirus surging (infections worldwide have passed 11.7 million), colleges have been either requiring or encouraging students to get tested before Thanksgiving.

Health Care November 2020

Latest On 3rd COVID Vaccine Candidate

A potential third COVID vaccine has been shown to be 90% effective, doesn’t require ultra-cold storage and is less expensive than it’s two rival vaccine candidates.