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US could be on the cusp of Covid-19 infection surge officials have been dreading, expert warns

March 18, 2021 4:09 AM CNN Newsource

The US may be on the cusp of another Covid-19 case surge, one expert says — a surge that health officials have repeatedly warned about as state…

The race between variants and vaccines in US will be a close call, expert warns, and eased restrictions aren’t helping

March 17, 2021 11:56 PM CNN

Experts say there’s a tough race between Covid-19 vaccinations and a contagious variant that’s rapidly spreading across the US,…

Covid-19 reinfections are rare, but more common in people 65 and older, study finds

March 17, 2021 10:03 PM CNN Newsource

Coronavirus reinfections are relatively rare, but it’s more common for people 65 and older to get infected more than once, according to a study…

Education secretary says school in the fall ‘will look more like what it was before Covid’

March 17, 2021 9:12 PM CNN

US Education Secretary Miguel Cardona on Wednesday projected optimism that the fall will bring a school year that looks “more like what it was…

A high BMI may qualify you for a vaccine, but may not mean you’re unhealthy. Here’s how to check

March 17, 2021 4:23 PM CNN Newsource

With obesity a factor in Covid-19 vaccine eligibility, many Americans are scrambling to find out their body mass index, or BMI. But experts say the…

Have European countries made a mistake in halting AstraZeneca shots? Here’s what health experts say

March 17, 2021 1:39 PM CNN

Within the space of a few days, the rollout of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine has ground to a standstill in virtually all of western Europe.…

Is Guinness really ‘good for you’?

March 17, 2021 12:25 PM CNN Newsource

Guinness, like other Irish stouts, enjoys a seasonal popularity every St. Patrick’s Day. It has also been touted as being “good for…

Boost your happiness with that extra hour of daylight

March 17, 2021 12:10 PM CNN Newsource

The birds are chirping, the crocuses are sprouting and we have one extra hour of daylight upon us. Spring is within spitting distance (no germs,…

Do we really need pants? And other lessons from a pandemic year

March 17, 2021 12:09 PM CNN Newsource

We’re one year, or roughly 31,536,000 seconds, into this new, strange pandemic life. We’ve missed loved ones and weddings and funerals,…

Treasury has sent about 90 million stimulus payments

March 17, 2021 11:11 AM CNN Newsource

WASHIINGTON, DC — About 90 million stimulus payments, totaling more than $242 billion, have been sent as of Wednesday, the Treasury Department…

8 eating habits that can interfere with sleep

March 17, 2021 10:15 AM CNN Newsource

Food choices can make all the difference when it comes to getting a good night’s rest. If you struggle with falling and staying asleep, or wake…

Canada expands use of AstraZeneca vaccine to seniors even as other countries pause its rollout

March 17, 2021 9:34 AM CNN Newsource

Canada has expanded its rollout of Oxford-AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine, reversing an earlier recommendation that it not to be given to…

El Paso sees 8 more virus deaths, 180 new cases

March 17, 2021 8:00 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso health officials announced eight coronavirus-related deaths and 180 new cases Wednesday morning. The latest deaths…

Dirty Dozen 2021: View the list of foods with the most and least pesticides

March 17, 2021 7:51 AM CNN Newsource

Strawberries continue to lead the “Dirty Dozen” list of fruits and veggies that contain the highest levels of pesticides, followed by…

St. Patrick’s Day parties are ripe for spreading coronavirus. Don’t let that happen

March 17, 2021 7:02 AM CNN Newsource

St. Patrick’s Day was the first major holiday of the Covid-19 pandemic in the US, and we’ve learned sobering lessons since then. Young,…

How to assess safety of in-person school and summer camp for your child. Dr. Wen’s advice

March 17, 2021 6:39 AM CNN Newsource

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in mid-February released guidelines for a safe return to school. The agency emphasized five ways to…

How to assess safety of in-person school for your child. Dr. Wen gives advice

March 17, 2021 4:42 AM CNN Newsource

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in mid-February released guidelines for a safe return to school. The agency emphasized five ways to…

St. Patrick’s Day parties are ripe for spreading coronavirus variants. Don’t let that happen

March 17, 2021 3:29 AM CNN Newsource

St. Patrick’s Day was the first major holiday of the Covid-19 pandemic in the US, and we’ve learned sobering lessons since then. Young,…

NIH director tells faith leaders getting Covid-19 vaccination is a ‘love your neighbor opportunity’

March 16, 2021 11:47 PM CNN

The average number of people getting a Covid-19 vaccination each day is at its highest, but officials are still concerned that many Americans are…

Coronavirus strains first detected in California are officially ‘variants of concern,’ CDC says

March 16, 2021 11:16 PM CNN Newsource

Two coronavirus strains first detected in California are now officially “variants of concern,” according to the US Centers for Disease…

Majority of LCPS educators have been vaccinated as students prepare to return

March 16, 2021 4:52 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Tuesday marked the last school board meeting before thousands of Las Cruces students return to the classroom. (You can…

UMC registrations for 4,000 vaccinations filled up in 5 minutes

March 16, 2021 2:58 PM Jim Parker

UPDATE: All of University Medical Center’s latest 4,000 vaccination appointments were booked in just over five minutes of online registration going…

High anxiety accompanies return to Borderland school classrooms during pandemic

March 16, 2021 11:45 AM Rachel Phillips

CANUTILLO, Texas — When you think of high schools, you think of cafeterias you can’t hear yourself think in, bustling hallways and packed…

A concerning variant is about to become dominant in the US, experts say, and how Americans act could help fuel or curb a surge

March 16, 2021 1:03 PM CNN

Experts are worried some Americans are letting up too early — at a critical time when looming dangers are threatening to wipe out the progress…

Dr Sanjay Gupta: A roadmap for in-person school emerges

March 16, 2021 12:22 PM CNN

For millions of kids across the country, it may soon be back-to-school time — finally. After a long and incredibly hard year, the pieces of…

Pandemic lockdowns improved air quality in 84% of countries worldwide, report finds

March 16, 2021 10:00 AM CNN Newsource

Coronavirus lockdowns led to air quality improvements in most countries, but the level of pollutants will likely rise as governments lift…

Climate change is making pollen season — and your allergies — worse

March 16, 2021 9:54 AM CNN Newsource

Allergies aren’t just a sneezy seasonal annoyance. Hay fever has major health and economic consequences. It exacerbates asthma and weakens…

WHO meets to discuss AstraZeneca vaccine as more EU countries halt rollout

March 16, 2021 9:38 AM CNN

The World Health Organization’s vaccine safety experts were due to meet Tuesday to discuss the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, as the list…

Man in his 20s among 13 new virus deaths in El Paso

March 16, 2021 6:57 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials announced 13 coronavirus-related deaths and 127 new cases Tuesday morning. The latest deaths include: 1…

First children vaccinated in Moderna’s Phase 2/3 pediatric Covid-19 vaccine trial, company says

March 16, 2021 5:38 AM CNN Newsource

The first children have been vaccinated in Moderna’s Phase 2/3 pediatric Covid-19 vaccine trial, the company announced Tuesday in a statement.…