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Category: COVID-19

  • Indian scientists appeal to PM for COVID-19 data

    As COVID-19 cases surge in India, Indian scientists are appealing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release data on the virus. They say they have been unable to get information that would allow them predict how many beds, oxygen or intensive care facilities would be needed. The Associated Press has the story: Facing humanitarian crisis…

  • Anxiety responsible for negative vaccine reactions

    U.S. health officials are finding that many of the physical reactions to the COVID-19 vaccines are due to anxiety, not the actual contents of the shots. Symptoms include fainting, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, racing hearts, chest pain or other symptoms. The Associated Press has the story: Symptoms after vaccine often due to anxiety, not a reaction…

  • Milestone: 100 million Americans vaccinated

    The U.S. is reopening around the country as Americans get vaccinated and COVID-19 recedes. A milestone: 100 million vaccinated. The Associated Press has the story: Disneyland reopens, NYC poised to fully open by July 1 Disneyland reopened Friday and New York’s mayor predicted the big city will be up and running again at full strength…

  • How Hollywood is dealing with COVID-19

    An AP photographer discusses the changes covering events in Hollywood throughout the coronavirus pandemic. For awhile, he worried he might no longer have a job as an entertainment reporter, with everything shut down. The Associated Press has the story: A Hollywood reporter recounts the changes in the entertainment industry during the coronavirus pandemic LOS ANGELES…

  • Indians desperate, turning to black market for COVID-19

    As India sets another global record in new virus cases Thursday, those infected are looking to the black market for treatment due to overwhelmed hospitals. Medications like remdesivir and steroids are scarce. The Associated Press has the story: Surge of COVID-19 in India has patients obtaining drugs from the black market NEW DELHI (AP) —…

  • Analysis: Is it safe to attend big sporting events yet?

    Various experts are chiming on whether fans should resume attending big sporting events. While it’s not fully safe yet, there are ways to handle it. The Associated Press has the story: Experts say it’s not fully safe to attend big sports games, but take precautions (AP) Is it safe to go to big sporting events…

  • No baby boom after COVID-19 lockdown

    Contrary to the expectations of many, there will be no expected baby boom from Americans being shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. John Santelli, a Columbia University professor of population and family health, suggested it could be because people were too stressed out. The Associated Press has the story: Baby bust: Figures show birthrate…

  • Bill Gates wants to vaccinate the world

    Bill Gates is launching a massive campaign to vaccinate everyone around the world. The multi-pronged plan includes raising money for Covax, the international effort to provide vaccines in every country. The Associated Press has the story: Go Give One launched by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to reach world with COVID-19 vaccines (AP) A…

  • CDC says many Americans may go maskless

    In a long anticipated decision, the CDC has determined that is safe for Americans to start going outdoors without masks, with a few caveats. However, unvaccinated people should still wear masks at outdoor gatherings. The Associated Press has the story: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ease mask guidelines NEW YORK (AP) — The…

  • US has enough vaccines to share with the world

    With 53% of its adult population vaccinated, the U.S. is going to share the AstraZeneca vaccine with other countries. The U.S. government will donate the vaccines. The Associated Press has the story: US donating AstraZeneca vaccines to other countries WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will begin sharing its entire pipeline of vaccines from AstraZeneca once…