Fauci says we can’t end mitigation measures now even with impressive vaccine rollout
While the rollout of vaccines in the United States is “really impressive,” Dr. Anthony Fauci told CNN on Monday, Americans still need to…
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B.1.1.7 variant more transmissible but does not increase disease severity, two new studies suggest
Two new studies suggest that the B.1.1.7 coronavirus variant, which was first identified in the United Kingdom, is more transmissible, but the…
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Despite J&J production setback, El Paso officials say county will adapt to meet vaccination needs
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Department of State Health Services officials say the state will receive less vaccine this week due to a decrease of…
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Hospitalizations from Covid-19 in Texas at lowest levels since last June
AUSTIN, Texas — The number of Covid-19 patients hospitalized in Texas has been hovering under 3,000 so far this month — the lowest levels…
Continue Reading CDC studies find racial and ethnic disparities in Covid-19 hospitalizations, ER visits
Racial and ethnic minority groups had higher rates of hospitalization for Covid-19 and sought emergency department care for Covid-19 more when…
Continue Reading Michigan’s Covid-19 crisis could be a sign of what’s to come for the US, expert says
As the US races to vaccinate more Americans, Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations are rising, predominantly among younger people who haven’t yet…
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3 more El Paso virus deaths; cases still rise despite vaccinations
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso public health officials reported three new Covid-19 deaths on Monday, bringing the county’s pandemic death toll to 2,478.…
Continue Reading Thousands turned away at SF vaccine clinic due to overwhelming demand
Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — There was a big demand for vaccine all across the Bay Area…
Continue Reading How to make your gym workout less risky during the pandemic
Now that more people are getting vaccinated against coronavirus, is this the moment to trade your neighborhood cycle for a motivating spin class at…
Continue Reading Regeneron says its Covid-19 antibody cocktail helps prevent symptomatic Covid-19
New Phase 3 trial data finds a single shot of Regeneron’s Covid-19 antibody cocktail was able to prevent symptomatic Covid-19 among people…
Continue Reading Nearly 1/3 of Texans have received virus vaccine, but state now getting fewer doses
AUSTIN, Texas — The percentage of Texans who have received at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine is nearing one-third, according to the…
Continue Reading As vaccinations keep rising, so do Covid-19 hospitalizations among those who aren’t vaccinated
First, the good news: The United States reported a record-high 4.6 million doses of vaccines administered in one day, according to data published…
Continue Reading When should you get the vaccine if you have had Covid-19? Dr. Wen explains
Over 175.1 million doses of coronavirus vaccines have been administered in the United States as of April 9, but many people still have questions…
Continue Reading 2 more virus deaths reported as data analysis shows ‘El Paso has not escaped the Covid-19 crisis’
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso public health officials reported two more deaths Sunday stemming from Covid-19. The latest victims were two men, one in his…
Continue Reading More than half of rural residents have received a Covid-19 vaccine or plan to, but hesitancy remains high, analysis finds
More than half of rural residents in the US have received a Covid-19 vaccine or plan to, but one in five still say they will definitely not get…
Continue Reading The 30% who could end the pandemic
When losing soldiers flee a battlefield — or people migrate in search of a better life — they are voting with their feet. “Foot…
Continue Reading How we get to herd immunity
When losing soldiers flee a battlefield — or people migrate in search of a better life — they are voting with their feet. “Foot…
Continue Reading Losing a long-term spouse can be deadly, studies show
The world has joined Queen Elizabeth II in sorrow over the loss Friday of her husband of seven decades, Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh, just…
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For many sufferers of long Covid, proving they are sick is a big part of the battle
Lyth Hishmeh kept feeling ill months after contracting coronavirus a year ago in March. He had chest pain and couldn’t concentrate. At 26 years…
Continue Reading Covid-19 hospitalizations among younger people are rising in the US — especially in one region
The US just hit a record high of about 4.6 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines reported administered in one day, according to data published Saturday…
Continue Reading How to speak to someone who’s hesitant to get vaccinated
As a pediatrician, Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez spends many of her days with nervous moms and dads listening to reasons why they’re worried about…
Continue Reading Wearing masks could save at least 14,000 people from Covid-19 deaths by August, model predicts
An influential Covid-19 model has predicted the total number of US deaths from the virus by August 1, a number that researchers say will be impacted…
Continue Reading Red states are vaccinating at a lower rate than blue states
One of the biggest obstacles in America’s race to vaccinate against the coronavirus has been that substantial proportions of certain groups…
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El Paso Zoo holds memorial event for beloved elephant Juno
El PASO, Texas — The El Paso Zoo hosted a memorial event Saturday for its beloved Asian elephant Juno, who died of breast cancer last…
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Health leader says New Mexico moving fast toward herd immunity
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials say that New Mexico is moving faster than any state in the U.S. toward herd immunity, with one-third of…
Continue Reading Covid-19 deaths grow by 9 in El Paso as toll nears 2,500
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso public health officials on Saturday announced nine new deaths due to Covid-19. The latest victims included a man in his…
Continue Reading The Covid-19 vaccines are highly effective, and the chance of an adverse reaction is rare
Vaccinations are ramping up across the US. More than 175 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine have been administered, according to CNN’s…
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FDA to evaluate allowing Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine for kids aged 12-15 ‘as quickly as possible’
The Food and Drug Administration will evaluate “as quickly as possible” Pfizer’s request to expand the emergency use authorization…
Continue Reading Pfizer asks FDA to allow Covid-19 vaccine for children 12 to 15 years old
Pfizer on Friday asked the FDA for an amendment to its emergency use authorization of its Covid-19 vaccine to expand its use in people ages 12-15 in…
Continue Reading As the US races to vaccinate the country, J&J vaccine distribution will slow down 84% next week
Just as the Biden administration is moving up its deadline to make vaccine eligibility available to all adults by April 19, the supply of at least…
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