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US life expectancy dropped a full year in first half of 2020, according to CDC

February 17, 2021 10:48 PM CNN Newsource

Life expectancy in the US dropped a full year in the first half of 2020, according to a report published Thursday by the US Centers for Disease…

UMC gets 1 of 2 storm-delayed vaccine shipments; 2nd dose shots now ready for some

February 16, 2021 12:05 PM Jim Parker

UPDATE, Feb. 17: University Medical Center announced Wednesday night that it had now received one of two weather-delayed shipments of second doses of…

CDC’s Covid-19 school guidance leaves some reassured, others confused

February 17, 2021 9:04 PM CNN Newsource

The scene sits at the core of tense debate across America. In the city of Atlanta’s public schools, masks cover the faces of children and…

New standards will take the guesswork out of choosing the most effective face masks

February 17, 2021 8:24 PM CNN Newsource

Americans may soon be able to choose between two clearly labeled levels of face mask protection while browsing store shelves. The new national mask…

Just 1 added southern New Mexico virus death as state sees cases on the decline

February 17, 2021 7:54 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Just over 280 newly confirmed cases were reported Wednesday by New Mexico health officials, bringing the statewide total to…

Coming to terms with chronic illness and grief over what’s lost

February 17, 2021 7:15 PM CNN Newsource

Tessa Miller was just 23 when her nightmare of deadly infections, procedures and misdiagnoses began. Over the next several years, Miller tried dozens…

The first Biden-era vaccine against Covid-19 is moving toward market, but new bumps could trip up the big launch

February 17, 2021 4:18 PM CNN Newsource

The Biden administration is relishing the chance to put its new-and-improved distribution program on display with the release of the forthcoming…

Lab studies suggest Pfizer, Moderna vaccines can protect against coronavirus variant

February 17, 2021 3:11 PM CNN Newsource

A new report published in the New England Journal of Medicine on Wednesday suggests that Pfizer-BioNTech’s Covid-19 vaccine can protect people…

Did you survive Covid? Maybe you can thank your Neanderthal ancestors

February 17, 2021 2:49 PM CNN Newsource

People who survive a bout of Covid-19 with mild symptoms or even no symptoms may be able to thank their Neanderthal ancestors, a new study suggests.…

People with multiple mental disorders may age several years faster, study finds

February 17, 2021 1:52 PM CNN Newsource

People with mental disorders have been found to be at higher risk of developing age-related diseases, but not necessarily at greater risk of aging…

Health officials say nearly half-million New Mexicans vaccinated

February 17, 2021 1:21 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico ranks as third in the U.S. when it comes to vaccine distribution, having boosted the number of vaccines…

U.S. Homeland Security seizes roughly 10 million phony N95 masks

February 17, 2021 1:01 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — Federal agents have seized more than 10 million fake N95 masks in recent weeks. It’s the result of an ongoing investigation into…

New CDC reports warn variants could lead to rapid rise in Covid-19 cases

February 17, 2021 12:52 PM CNN Newsource

New coronavirus variants could lead to a rapid rise in Covid-19 cases, and can “dangerously accelerate the trajectory of the pandemic,”…

Up to 90 healthy volunteers to be exposed to Covid-19 in world first trial

February 17, 2021 7:41 AM CNN Newsource

The world’s first Covid-19 human challenge study will begin within a month in the UK, deliberately exposing up to 90 healthy young people to…

El Paso sees 41 added virus deaths, 2nd-highest number of Covid fatalities reported in a single day

February 17, 2021 4:59 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported 41 coronavirus-related deaths Wednesday morning, elevating the county’s…

Confused by guidelines on quarantine after vaccination? You’re not alone

February 17, 2021 5:30 AM CNN Newsource

Fully vaccinated people can now skip quarantine even if they’ve been exposed to Covid-19, according to new guidelines from the US Centers for…

EU commission approves new contract for 300 million additional doses of Moderna Covid-19 vaccine

February 17, 2021 5:17 AM Associated Press

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union announced that it has agreed to buy a further 300 million doses of Moderna’s vaccine against Covid-19 and was…

After delay, Israel allows Palestinian Authority to deliver 1st vaccines to Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip

February 17, 2021 3:50 AM Associated Press

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Palestinian Authority sent the first shipment of coronavirus vaccines to the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip on Wednesday,…

Biden says teachers should move up in priority to receive Covid-19 vaccine

February 17, 2021 3:30 AM CNN

President Joe Biden said during a CNN town hall Tuesday that teachers should be moved higher on the list of those who are getting vaccinated against…

Winter weather has millions trying to stay warm and vaccine providers worrying about shipping delays

February 17, 2021 1:11 AM CNN

While many Americans were dealing with how to stay warm Tuesday, some vaccine providers were dealing with the news that some shipments were running…

Lowering Covid-19 cases is ‘best thing’ US can do to improve chances that vaccines will continue working, expert says

February 17, 2021 1:06 AM CNN Newsource

Lowering Covid-19 cases across the US isn’t only critical to helping prevent another surge fueled by variants — it also makes vaccines…

Cuomo administration’s handling of nursing home deaths calls for serious investigation

February 16, 2021 10:28 PM CNN

Going back more than a hundred years, New York has held the dubious distinction of being a corruption leader among US states and has struggled to…

‘ He provided the soundtrack to our lives’: El Paso school band maestro among latest virus deaths

February 16, 2021 6:21 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — A middle school band maestro is among the latest El Paso coronavirus deaths, it was confirmed by his family on Tuesday. Alfredo…

6 takeaways from Joe Biden’s CNN town hall

February 16, 2021 9:14 PM CNN

President Joe Biden took part in his first town hall since entering the White House last month, answering questions from CNN’s Anderson Cooper…

Cities and states delay Covid-19 vaccine distribution because of winter storms

February 16, 2021 6:23 PM CNN

Vaccine distribution slowed in many areas because of winter storms engulfing much of the country Monday and Tuesday. Here are the localities and…

Doña Ana County has 1 of state’s 12 virus deaths as Supreme Court backs governor’s health orders

February 16, 2021 5:33 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE. New Mexico — New Mexico health officials reported 308 additional Covid-19 cases on Tuesday and a dozen deaths. A woman in her 80s…

Japan’s 1st coronavirus vaccinations given to health workers, starting a campaign crucial to Tokyo Olympics

February 16, 2021 5:25 PM Associated Press

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s first coronavirus shots were given to health workers, beginning the vaccination campaign considered crucial to holding the…

In new Covid-19 guidance, CDC recommends 5 key strategies to reopen schools

February 16, 2021 3:33 PM CNN Newsource

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday released guidelines for reopening schools that focus on five key Covid-19 mitigation…

Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine sharply reduces symptomatic Covid-19 in the real world, Israeli researchers say

February 16, 2021 3:28 PM CNN Newsource

Pfizer-BioNTech’s Covid-19 vaccine appears to reduce symptomatic coronavirus infections by more than 90% in the real world, Israeli researchers…

More doses, fewer ‘blind spots’: What states say they want from the federal government on vaccines

February 16, 2021 2:21 PM CNN Newsource

The Covid-19 vaccine rollout started as a trickle. But the pace has steadily picked up each week, more than tripling in the first month under the…