Regeneron’s COVID-19 antibody drug prevents symptomatic infection by 81%, study finds
Regeneron said it now plans to request FDA clearance to use the COVID-19 antibody drug as a preventative treatment that could help provide immediate protection to unvaccinated people.
Regeneron said it now plans to request FDA clearance to use the COVID-19 antibody drug as a preventative treatment that could help provide immediate protection to unvaccinated people.
Bhutan vaccinates 93% of its adults in just 16 days
As other countries rolled out their vaccination campaigns over months, the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, wedged between India and China, is nearly done just 16 days after it started.
As other countries rolled out their vaccination campaigns over months, the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, wedged between India and China, is nearly done just 16 days after it started.
CDC 'hopeful' that cruises can resume by mid-summer, Buttigieg says
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the CDC is optimistic that cruises can resume by mid-summer, as operators struggle to stay afloat one year after sailing was shut down due to coronavirus concerns.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the CDC is optimistic that cruises can resume by mid-summer, as operators struggle to stay afloat one year after sailing was shut down due to coronavirus concerns.
Chinese health leader admits country's COVID-19 vaccines have low effectiveness
In a rare admission of the weakness of Chinese coronavirus vaccines, the country’s top disease control official says their effectiveness is low and the government is considering mixing them to get a boost.
In a rare admission of the weakness of Chinese coronavirus vaccines, the country’s top disease control official says their effectiveness is low and the government is considering mixing them to get a boost.
104-year-old woman released from hospital after 2nd bout with COVID-19
A 104-year-old woman, who contracted COVID-19 twice, has been released from a hospital with a round of applause from hospital workers.
A 104-year-old woman, who contracted COVID-19 twice, has been released from a hospital with a round of applause from hospital workers.
Researchers develop blood test that could help gauge depression, bipolar disorder
Researchers say they found a way to tell from a person’s blood how severe their depression is, the risk of developing severe depression in the future and the risk of future bipolar disorder.
Researchers say they found a way to tell from a person’s blood how severe their depression is, the risk of developing severe depression in the future and the risk of future bipolar disorder.
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine may be less effective against UK, South African variants, Israeli study finds
A study out of Israel found Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine may be less effective against the South African and United Kingdom variants than the original strain.
A study out of Israel found Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine may be less effective against the South African and United Kingdom variants than the original strain.
Public health alert issued for 200k lbs. of raw ground turkey products over salmonella concerns
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert over salmonella concerns for thousands of pounds of raw ground turkey products shipped nationwide.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert over salmonella concerns for thousands of pounds of raw ground turkey products shipped nationwide.
Pop-up vaccine locations to continue next week after severe weather forces sites to close Sunday
It was a quiet day for COVID-19 vaccine sites across the Bay Area. Many sites sat empty Sunday morning as vaccination efforts were delayed or postponed due to inclement weather.
It was a quiet day for COVID-19 vaccine sites across the Bay Area. Many sites sat empty Sunday morning as vaccination efforts were delayed or postponed due to inclement weather.
5,520 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Sunday; 7 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,520 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,124,233.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,520 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,124,233.
Artificial intelligence, like algorithms, could crack the language of cancer and Alzheimer’s, study finds
The study found that looking at cancer and neurodegenerative diseases with artificial intelligence could lead to discovering how to alleviate symptoms - or maybe even prevent the diagnosis from happening at all.
The study found that looking at cancer and neurodegenerative diseases with artificial intelligence could lead to discovering how to alleviate symptoms - or maybe even prevent the diagnosis from happening at all.
Study shows Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine could lead to more side effects than Pfizer/BioNTech’s
New research from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that people who receive Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine might experience more side effects than those who get Pfizer/BioNTech’s vaccine.
New research from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that people who receive Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine might experience more side effects than those who get Pfizer/BioNTech’s vaccine.
6,906 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Saturday; 46 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 6,906 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,118,713.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 6,906 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,118,713.
Despite vaccination efforts, COVID-19 cases and deaths surge around the world
A surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths is hitting all regions of the world.
A surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths is hitting all regions of the world.
‘Shocking imbalance’: WHO says 87% of COVID-19 vaccines have gone to wealthy countries
Wealthy countries have received the largest supply of the world’s COVID-19 vaccines, while poor countries have only received 0.2% of the global supply, the World Health Organization announced Friday.
Wealthy countries have received the largest supply of the world’s COVID-19 vaccines, while poor countries have only received 0.2% of the global supply, the World Health Organization announced Friday.
Pfizer requests FDA clearance for its COVID-19 vaccine in kids ages 12 to 15
Pfizer-BioNTech on Friday asked the FDA to expand the emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. to children ages 12 to 15.
Pfizer-BioNTech on Friday asked the FDA to expand the emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. to children ages 12 to 15.
7,121 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Friday; 62 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 7,121 Friday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,111,807.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 7,121 Friday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,111,807.
CDC says Johnson & Johnson shots can continue in North Carolina after reports of adverse reactions
Federal health officials say it’s safe to continue administering Johnson & Johnson shots at three vaccination sites in North Carolina that had an increase in reports of adverse reactions on Thursday.
Federal health officials say it’s safe to continue administering Johnson & Johnson shots at three vaccination sites in North Carolina that had an increase in reports of adverse reactions on Thursday.
Arizona GOP congressman introduces No Vaccine Passport Act
Vaccine passports are a method some have purposed to demonstrate whether or not an individual has been vaccinated from the deadly coronavirus.
Vaccine passports are a method some have purposed to demonstrate whether or not an individual has been vaccinated from the deadly coronavirus.
Florida woman who deliberately coughed on cancer patient gets 30 days in jail
A judge has sentenced a Florida woman to 30 days in jail after a viral video showed her purposely coughing on a cancer patient at a Pier 1 store last year. The woman asked the judge for leniency, claiming she received hateful messages and her children lost friends over the incident. But the judge said she didn't appear to have any remorse for her actions.
A judge has sentenced a Florida woman to 30 days in jail after a viral video showed her purposely coughing on a cancer patient at a Pier 1 store last year. The woman asked the judge for leniency, claiming she received hateful messages and her children lost friends over the incident. But the judge said she didn't appear to have any remorse for her actions.