Injectable treatment for PTSD could provide lifelong relief, doctors say
One of the first and only injectable treatments for PTSD is giving some sufferers a new outlook on life.
One of the first and only injectable treatments for PTSD is giving some sufferers a new outlook on life.
8 COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths reported among unvaccinated Manatee County employees
Five people working in the county's IT department caught COVID-19. Four were hospitalized and two died. Three additional cases were reported within Port Manatee's Security Department. None of them were vaccinated, officials said.
Five people working in the county's IT department caught COVID-19. Four were hospitalized and two died. Three additional cases were reported within Port Manatee's Security Department. None of them were vaccinated, officials said.
Daily COVID-19 deaths in US hit lowest point since early pandemic
The U.S. is reaching a pair of encouraging milestones as the COVID-19 pandemic’s grip on the nation continues to loosen. COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have dipped below 300 a day for the first time since the outbreak's early days in March 2020.
The U.S. is reaching a pair of encouraging milestones as the COVID-19 pandemic’s grip on the nation continues to loosen. COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have dipped below 300 a day for the first time since the outbreak's early days in March 2020.
Biden shares plan to ship remaining 55M COVID-19 vaccines globally
President Joe Biden is expected to fall short of his commitment to shipping 80 million COVID-19 vaccine doses abroad by the end of July.
President Joe Biden is expected to fall short of his commitment to shipping 80 million COVID-19 vaccine doses abroad by the end of July.
Bills WR Cole Beasley would rather retire than follow NFL COVID-19 rules
Buffalo Bills receiver Cole Beasley does not plan to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and insists he will not follow rules jointly adopted by the NFL and NFLPA requiring unvaccinated players to stay clear of people.
Buffalo Bills receiver Cole Beasley does not plan to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and insists he will not follow rules jointly adopted by the NFL and NFLPA requiring unvaccinated players to stay clear of people.
All kids should be screened for potential heart-related issues, AAP says
All kids should be screened for conditions that can lead to cardiac arrest or death, even if they don’t play sports, the American Academy of Pediatrics now says.
All kids should be screened for conditions that can lead to cardiac arrest or death, even if they don’t play sports, the American Academy of Pediatrics now says.
US extends travel restrictions at Canada, Mexico borders through July 21
The U.S. extended restrictions with Canada and Mexico land borders on non-essential travel through July 21 amid the ongoing effort to limit COVID-19.
The U.S. extended restrictions with Canada and Mexico land borders on non-essential travel through July 21 amid the ongoing effort to limit COVID-19.
Pasco County schools offering free COVID-19 shots
Pasco County school officials are hosting COVID-19 vaccination events for students.
Pasco County school officials are hosting COVID-19 vaccination events for students.
Sperm count not affected by COVID-19 vaccine, study finds
A new study suggests that the Pfizer/BionNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines do not decrease or harm male fertility.
A new study suggests that the Pfizer/BionNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines do not decrease or harm male fertility.
Despite deadly COVID-19 outbreak, face masks to remain optional at Manatee County Administration Building
Face masks will be optional for the public and employees inside the Manatee County Administration Building when it reopens on Monday following a deadly COVID-19 outbreak.
Face masks will be optional for the public and employees inside the Manatee County Administration Building when it reopens on Monday following a deadly COVID-19 outbreak.
Doctors analyze if and when COVID vaccine booster shots will be needed
It’s been six months since frontline healthcare workers first got their first doses. Now doctors are looking at antibody tests to figure out if and when immunity against COVID-19 begins to wane.
It’s been six months since frontline healthcare workers first got their first doses. Now doctors are looking at antibody tests to figure out if and when immunity against COVID-19 begins to wane.
Florida reports 10K new cases, 290 deaths due to COVID-19 in the last week
Another 290 Florida residents have died of COVID-19 and the number of COVID-19 cases increased by 10,095 during the last week.
Another 290 Florida residents have died of COVID-19 and the number of COVID-19 cases increased by 10,095 during the last week.
Americans lost 5.5 million collective years of life to COVID-19, Pew says
A recent report from the Pew Research Center found that COVID-19 accounted for more lost years of life among Americans than all accidental deaths combined in 2020.
A recent report from the Pew Research Center found that COVID-19 accounted for more lost years of life among Americans than all accidental deaths combined in 2020.
Deadly COVID-19 outbreak closes Manatee County Administration Building
According to the county, “a number” of coronavirus cases were detected among county employees this week and two people died.
According to the county, “a number” of coronavirus cases were detected among county employees this week and two people died.
Biden announces 300 million COVID-19 shots given in 150 days
The White House says President Joe Biden will announce 300 million COVID-19 shots have been administered in the 150 days since he took office on Jan. 20.
The White House says President Joe Biden will announce 300 million COVID-19 shots have been administered in the 150 days since he took office on Jan. 20.
Many Americans resuming pre-pandemic activities, poll shows
Many Americans are resuming their pre-pandemic activities, like going to bars and restaurants, traveling and attending events, an AP-NORC poll shows.
Many Americans are resuming their pre-pandemic activities, like going to bars and restaurants, traveling and attending events, an AP-NORC poll shows.
Palestinians call off 1M dose COVID-19 vaccine exchange with Israel
The Palestinian Authority called off an agreement whereby Israel would transfer 1M doses of vaccines to it in exchange for the same later this year.
The Palestinian Authority called off an agreement whereby Israel would transfer 1M doses of vaccines to it in exchange for the same later this year.
Delta variant expected to become dominant US strain, CDC says
The delta variant first detected in India will likely become the dominant U.S. strain, the CDC director said — who stressed vaccination to stay protected.
The delta variant first detected in India will likely become the dominant U.S. strain, the CDC director said — who stressed vaccination to stay protected.
U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan locked down amid huge COVID-19 surge
The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan is locking down because of a massive spike in coronavirus cases among employees. The embassy is ordering staffers into virtual isolation to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan is locking down because of a massive spike in coronavirus cases among employees. The embassy is ordering staffers into virtual isolation to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Lack of exposure to flu, cold viruses during pandemic could put kids at higher risk, doctors warn
As thousands of people return to offices, schools, and packed events, doctors say more sicknesses could start to spread. Medical experts warn that little ones may be the most at risk.
As thousands of people return to offices, schools, and packed events, doctors say more sicknesses could start to spread. Medical experts warn that little ones may be the most at risk.