Tag: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Cruise industry opening up in Italy despite lockdown

    Hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic, the cruise industry is finally beginning to rebound. In Italy, people are excited to leave the nation’s lockdown to party on ships like the MSC Grandiosa, where they can sit at a pool without a mask as long as they have been tested for COVID-19. The U.S. cruise industry…