Omicron spreads global despair over New Year's celebrations
There are dire warnings, caseloads are increasing alarmingly quickly, air traffic is jammed and many countries are looking at adding to the existing network...
USA to lift the omicron-linked travel ban against southern Africa
Scientists first discovered the variant in South Africa. It has since been spread to other parts of the globe. Leaders in South Africa and the...
EXPLAINER – What COVID-19 treatments are available in the US?
Merck and Pfizer have joined a few other therapies that have been proven to reduce the severity of the virus. Each treatment is different and...
How do I protect a child who is too young to receive the COVID-19...
COVID-19 vaccines are not available in the United States for children younger than 5. However, there are steps that you can take to prevent...
NOT REAL NEWS: Take a look at what did not happen this week
NY legislators are not voting on the bill to detain unvaccinatedCLAIM: New York legislators will vote Jan. 5, on a bill which would allow...
San Francisco Board approves Mayor's Emergency Order over Opioids
After a marathon 10 hour debate and public comment, the vote was 8-2 shortly after midnight Friday. The Department of Emergency Management is authorized to...
Omicron is the latest blow to pandemic-weary frontline workers
New York's 2,700 police officers were absent this week, twice the amount of those who are sick on an average day. Judy Snarsky, a grocery...
Due to COVID staffing shortages, airlines cancel flights
United Airlines and Delta Air Lines both stated that they cancelled flights due to staff shortages related to the omicron variant. According to FlightAware, Delta...
US adds Merck pill to its 2nd easy-to use drug against COVID-19
Merck's Molnupiravir was approved by the Food and Drug Administration one day after Pfizer cleared another drug.Because of its superior benefits, Paxlovid by Pfizer...
To grandma's house, or no? Omicron disrupts holiday plans
All plans were ruined by the coronavirus. They feared that the virus would spread to their home state of Massachusetts, with cases increasing rapidly and...
Why Should You Consider Trying CBD?
Are you looking for a way to improve your overall quality of life? Are you curious about things you can try other than prescription...
Idaho deactivates crisis standards for most of the state
BOISE -- Idaho’s top health official has deactivated crisis guidance for rationing state hospitals.After officials stated that the number of COVID-19-related patients is still...
Vaccines making Thanksgiving easier, but hot spots remain
The United States is now facing its second Thanksgiving of pandemic. It is in better shape than last year thanks to the vaccine. However,...
Auckland lockdown to end as New Zealand tries new virus tack
WELLINGTON -- Auckland's bars, restaurants, and gyms will reopen from December 1, but customers will need to prove they have been fully vaccinated. Jacinda...
Minnesota National Guard to reinforce nursing home staffs
MINNEAPOLIS , -- 400 Minnesota National Guard members will be deployed to support nursing staff at long-term care facilities, which have been facing severe...
WHO Europe warns of possible surge in COVID deaths ahead
GENEVA, -- Projections by the World Health Organization's Europe office show that its 53-country region could see another 700,000. deaths from the coronavirus virus pandemic next...
7 Examples of Good Hygiene Tips and Their Importance
We live in a world where people are always looking for the next big thing. This is why when you mention good hygiene; some...
Alzheimer’s drug cited as Medicare premium jumps by $21.60
WASHINGTON, Medicare's outpatient premium "Part B" will increase by $21.60 per month in 2022. This is the highest ever increase. Friday's announcement by officials indicated...
With US aid money, schools put bigger focus on mental health
CHICAGO , -- Kansas City educators have opened an after-school mental clinic, staffed by school counselors and social workers. New Jersey schools have created social...
Can at-home COVID-19 tests make holiday gatherings safer?
Are holiday gatherings made safer by COVID-19 at-home tests?Yes. Home test kits for COVID-19, when combined with vaccinations, can provide additional safety and reassurance.Dr....
BREAKING NEWS
Sweden vs Slovakia: UEFA Nations League Match Preview and Analysis
Sweden will be facing off against Slovakia in an upcoming UEFA Nations League match. Let's take a look at how both teams have been...
