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Covid-19 hospitalizations are rising in Colorado, which has fewer than 100 open ICU beds

November 5, 2021 6:28 PM CNN Newsource

By Claudia Dominguez, CNN Fewer than 100 intensive care unit beds are available across Colorado, the state’s Covid-19 incident commander said…

Novavax to complete data submission to FDA by end of the year for authorization of its coronavirus vaccine

November 5, 2021 6:13 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The biotechnology company Novavax plans to submit complete data to the US Food and Drug Administration soon for possible…

He survived severe Covid-19; now he’s getting vaccinated, but losing friends

November 5, 2021 5:00 PM CNN Newsource

By Nadia Kounang, CNN Jim Sells is 71, a self-described “strong conservative” who’s on social media all the time. As the pandemic…

Denver Zoo reports world’s first coronavirus cases in hyenas

November 5, 2021 4:54 PM Associated Press

By THOMAS PEIPERT Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Two hyenas at the Denver Zoo have tested positive for the coronavirus, marking the first confirmed…

Actress Glenn Close sees her ‘Fatal Attraction’ character in a new light after fighting for mental health

November 5, 2021 10:34 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Actress Glenn Close has enjoyed a celebrated career in the film industry, but she once worried she could be risking it all…

Actress Glenn Close sees her ‘Fatal Attraction’ character in a new light after fighting for mental health

November 5, 2021 10:34 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Actress Glenn Close has enjoyed a celebrated career in the film industry, but she once worried she could be risking it all…

Pfizer says COVID-19 pill cut hospital, death risk by 90%

November 5, 2021 4:50 AM Associated Press

By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Pfizer says its experimental pill for COVID-19 cut rates of hospitalization and death by…

Sleep with your pet? How that may affect you (and your pet)

November 5, 2021 5:09 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN In the quest for better sleep, people often ask if they should share their bed with a pet. Before we get to that, let’s…

Pfizer says its experimental pill reduces risk of hospitalization, death from Covid-19

November 5, 2021 4:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, and Amanda Sealy, CNN Drugmaker Pfizer said Friday its experimental pill designed to fight coronavirus reduced the risk of…

He survived severe Covid-19; now he’s getting vaccinated, but losing friends

November 5, 2021 4:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Nadia Kounang, CNN Jim Sells is 71, a self-described “strong conservative” who’s on social media all the time. As the pandemic…

Antiviral pills for Covid-19 — not a cure, but a great tool

November 5, 2021 4:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN A pill to treat Covid — Pfizer and Merck both generated excitement with news they have pills that could help keep people out…

These states and cities are offering to pay kids if they get vaccinated

November 5, 2021 2:15 AM CNN

CNN’s Brynn Gingras joins Newsroom from an urgent care from New York and speaks with a mother and daughter about getting the first dose of the Pfizer…

Even if they get breakthrough infections, vaccinated people don’t get as sick with Covid-19, studies show

November 4, 2021 9:21 PM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN Even if they get a breakthrough infection, vaccinated people don’t get as sick with Covid-19, two different teams of…

Even if they get breakthrough infections, vaccinated people don’t get as sick with Covid-19, studies show

November 4, 2021 9:21 PM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN Even if they get a breakthrough infection, vaccinated people don’t get as sick with Covid-19, two different teams of…

El Paso Sleep Center offers tips to prepare for the end of Daylight Saving Time

November 4, 2021 5:13 PM Brianna Chavez

EL PASO, Texas — Some good news if you’ve been feeling a little tired this week. In just a few days, Daylight Saving Time will come to an end giving…

One habit could reduce your fears of public speaking, criticism, failure and more

November 4, 2021 8:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN As a lawyer whose job involves lots of talking and being the center of attention, Jeena Cho’s fear of socializing was…

US mandates vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4

November 4, 2021 6:46 AM Associated Press

By DAVID KOENIG Associated Press Tens of millions of Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against…

UK becomes first to authorize Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics’ antiviral molnupiravir to treat mild-to-moderate Covid-19

November 4, 2021 5:58 AM CNN Newsource

By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN The UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency said Thursday it had authorized Merck and Ridgeback…

Pediatrician or pharmacy? Expert weighs in on how to get a Covid vaccine appointment for your child

November 4, 2021 5:48 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Now that health officials in the US have issued emergency use authorization for a vaccine for younger children, the next…

UK authorizes Merck antiviral pill, 1st shown to treat Covid

November 4, 2021 4:45 AM Associated Press

By MATTHEW PERRONE and MARIA CHENG Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Britain has granted a conditional authorization to Merck’s coronavirus…

HPV vaccine reduced cervical cancer rates by 87% in women, UK study finds

November 4, 2021 4:04 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN The first generation HPV vaccine cut cervical cancer rates among women by 87%, British researchers reported. The study…

HPV vaccine reduced cervical cancer rates by 87% in women, UK study finds

November 4, 2021 4:04 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN The first generation HPV vaccine cut cervical cancer rates among women by 87%, British researchers reported. The study…

Parents express relief as children 5-11 begin receiving Covid-19 vaccine

November 3, 2021 10:05 PM CNN Newsource

By Jason Hanna, CNN Nine-year-old Parson Harrington had to isolate more than most during this pandemic — and the lung transplant recipient…

City of El Paso gets 10,000 Covid vaccines to begin giving shots to kids

November 3, 2021 8:04 PM KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas — The City of El Paso announced late Wednesday that it had received 10,000 Covid-19 vaccines for children ages 5 to 11 and planned…

CDC updates health warning for aromatherapy spray

November 3, 2021 4:04 PM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN Federal agencies widened recalls and warnings to doctors Wednesday about aromatherapy sprays that have been linked to fatal cases…

Pediatrician or pharmacy? Expert weighs in on how to get a Covid vaccine appointment for your child

November 3, 2021 3:13 PM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Now that health officials in the US have issued emergency use authorization for a vaccine for younger children, the next…

When can kids under 5 get vaccinated against Covid-19? What parents should know

November 3, 2021 3:13 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Now that the United States has started rolling out child doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for children ages…