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This Mississippi woman’s unvaccinated husband is battling Covid-19 in an ICU: ‘I wouldn’t want my worst enemy to go through this’

July 30, 2021 4:04 AM CNN Newsource

By Aya Elamroussi, CNN With the rise of Covid-19 cases due to the more contagious Delta variant, evidence continues to mount that vaccination is the…

Unvaccinated Covid-19 patients are filling up hospitals, putting the care of others at risk, doctors say

August 1, 2021 5:16 PM CNN

CNN’s Chris Cuomo visits with Alicia Ball, whose husband William is currently hospitalized in Mississippi with…

If we want kids back in school and the economy to prosper, more of the US needs to get vaccinated, expert says

July 31, 2021 1:26 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe and Jason Hanna, CNN The United States is facing a pivotal moment in the coronavirus pandemic, given that the Delta variant is…

CDC warns Delta variant spreads like chickenpox, causes severe infection

July 29, 2021 10:27 PM CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — The Delta coronavirus variant surging across the United States appears to cause more severe illness and spread as easily…

Biden calls for $100 vaccine incentives, new rules for fed workers

July 29, 2021 2:08 PM ABC News, Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden is stepping up efforts to get shots in people’s arms, including calling on states, territories and…

NMSU says masks mandatory indoors on campus for everyone

July 29, 2021 12:01 PM Jim Parker

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State University is once again requiring everyone on campus to wear face masks indoors, regardless of…

Youth infections cited as driving factor in Mexico’s 3rd wave of Covid cases

July 29, 2021 6:21 PM Associated Press

MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Hours after authorities raised the Covid-19 alert level in the face of surging infections, especially among young people,…

American workers are facing increasing pressure to get vaccinated against Covid-19

July 30, 2021 6:28 AM CNN

US-UK couples who have been separated for over a year due to Covid-19 travel restrictions have joined an online movement, Love Is Not Tourism, to…

‘I am furious with myself’: Unvaccinated Covid patient describes the exhausting illness

July 29, 2021 5:56 PM CNN Newsource

By Miguel Marquez, Dakin Andone and Sarah Boxer, CNN Sitting in her hospital room in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Aimee Matzen struggled to breathe as she…

New Mexico unveils new round of $100 vaccination incentives

July 29, 2021 4:48 PM KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Beginning Aug. 2, all New Mexicans will again be eligible for a $100 incentive for getting a dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.…

About 99.999% of fully vaccinated Americans have not had a deadly Covid-19 breakthrough case, CDC data shows

August 2, 2021 9:15 AM CNN

Louisiana is among the states with the worst vaccination rates and is seeing a surge in new coronavirus cases. CNN’s Miguel Marquez visited a…

Covid-19 linked to cognitive decline, acceleration of Alzheimer’s-like symptoms, research finds

July 29, 2021 1:03 PM CNN Newsource

By Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Covid-19 may be associated with cognitive decline and acceleration of Alzheimer’s-like symptoms, researchers…

New Mexico orders all state employees to get Covid-19 vaccinations or wear masks, undergo regular tests

July 29, 2021 12:37 PM ABC News, Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico will mandate that all state government employees get the coronavirus vaccine or face weekly Covid-19 testing,…

Nursing home staff who are closest to patients are least likely to be vaccinated, study finds

July 29, 2021 12:46 PM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN Staff at long-term care facilities who are the most likely to interact with vulnerable patients are the least likely to have been…

Current rate of Covid-19 hospitalizations is about three times higher in states that have vaccinated less than half of their residents

July 29, 2021 12:39 PM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Average Covid-19 hospitalization rates are nearly three times higher among states that have fully vaccinated less than half…

Ashton and Mila say we don’t need to bathe every day. Here’s what experts say

July 29, 2021 10:23 AM CNN Newsource

By Sarah Molano, CNN Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis made a splash — or rather, they don’t make splashes too frequently — when they…

Biden administration will allow eviction moratorium to expire

July 29, 2021 8:44 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden administration will allow a nationwide ban on evictions to expire Saturday, arguing that its hands are tied after the…

FDA OK’s Emergent BioSolutions plant to resume manufacturing J&J’s Covid-19 vaccine

July 29, 2021 8:05 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen and Nadia Kounang, CNN Emergent BioSolutions announced Thursday that the US Food and Drug Administration will allow it to resume…

Some people in Missouri are getting vaccinated in secret to avoid backlash from loved ones, doctor says

July 29, 2021 9:37 AM CNN

Dr. Priscilla Frase say that Ozarks Healthcare in Missouri is giving vaccines privately, so recipients won’t face backlash for “giving…

Some people in Missouri are getting vaccinated in secret to avoid backlash from loved ones, doctor says

July 29, 2021 9:37 AM CNN Newsource

By Aya Elamroussi, CNN The Covid-19 vaccine has become so polarizing that some people in Missouri are getting inoculated in secret for fear of…

Yes, children can be affected by Covid-19. Here’s why doctors say they need to be protected

August 4, 2021 12:56 AM CNN

By Holly Yan, CNN The idea that kids don’t get hit hard by Covid-19 is losing steam — in part because of a variant more contagious than…

American workers are facing increasing pressure to get vaccinated against Covid-19

July 30, 2021 6:28 AM CNN Newsource

By Jason Hanna and Madeline Holcombe, CNN Unvaccinated American workers are facing increasing pressure to get Covid-19 shots, as the country sees a…

Eating foods high in flavonoids could slow down cognitive decline, a study says

July 28, 2021 6:06 PM CNN Newsource

By Megan Marples, CNN Eating a plate full of colorful foods like strawberries and peppers, which include flavonoids, could slow your cognitive…

How safe is it for vaccinated people to return to in-person work? An expert weighs in

August 4, 2021 3:16 PM CNN

Dr. Leana Wen discusses the CDC’s updated guidance that recommends fully-vaccinated people wear masks indoors in areas with “substantial” and “high”…

Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Think you don’t want to get vaccinated? Think again

August 4, 2021 12:19 PM CNN

CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta discusses the CDC’s updated guidance that recommends fully vaccinated people wear masks indoors in areas with “substantial”…

What the CDC’s ‘substantial’ and ‘high’ levels of Covid-19 transmission actually mean

July 28, 2021 3:44 PM CNN Newsource

By Eric Levenson and Jessica Firger, CNN Health guidance issued Tuesday recommends that fully vaccinated people wear masks indoors if they’re…

New York to require state employees to get vaccinated against the coronavirus or undergo Covid-19 testing

July 28, 2021 9:34 AM Associated Press

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York will require all state employees to get vaccinated against the coronavirus by Labor Day or undergo weekly Covid-19…

Pfizer says 3rd vaccine dose ‘strongly’ protects against Delta variant

July 28, 2021 7:38 AM CNN

NEW YORK, NY — A third dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine can “strongly” boost protection against the Delta variant…

Pfizer data suggest third dose of Covid-19 vaccine ‘strongly’ boosts protection against Delta variant

July 28, 2021 2:29 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN A third dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine can “strongly” boost protection against the Delta variant…

El Paso psychiatrist offers tips to get kids back into a morning routine for school

July 28, 2021 5:37 AM Brianna Chavez

EL PASO, Texas — This is the last week of summer vacation for the vast majority of Borderland students. That means kids will have to get used to…