Covid-19 linked to cognitive decline, acceleration of Alzheimer’s-like symptoms, research finds
By Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Covid-19 may be associated with cognitive decline and acceleration of Alzheimer’s-like symptoms, researchers…
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New Mexico orders all state employees to get Covid-19 vaccinations or wear masks, undergo regular tests
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico will mandate that all state government employees get the coronavirus vaccine or face weekly Covid-19 testing,…
Continue Reading Nursing home staff who are closest to patients are least likely to be vaccinated, study finds
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…
Continue Reading Current rate of Covid-19 hospitalizations is about three times higher in states that have vaccinated less than half of their residents
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Average Covid-19 hospitalization rates are nearly three times higher among states that have fully vaccinated less than half…
Continue Reading Ashton and Mila say we don’t need to bathe every day. Here’s what experts say
By Sarah Molano, CNN Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis made a splash — or rather, they don’t make splashes too frequently — when they…
Continue Reading Biden administration will allow eviction moratorium to expire
WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden administration will allow a nationwide ban on evictions to expire Saturday, arguing that its hands are tied after the…
Continue Reading FDA OK’s Emergent BioSolutions plant to resume manufacturing J&J’s Covid-19 vaccine
By Jen Christensen and Nadia Kounang, CNN Emergent BioSolutions announced Thursday that the US Food and Drug Administration will allow it to resume…
Continue Reading Some people in Missouri are getting vaccinated in secret to avoid backlash from loved ones, doctor says
Dr. Priscilla Frase say that Ozarks Healthcare in Missouri is giving vaccines privately, so recipients won’t face backlash for “giving…
Continue Reading Some people in Missouri are getting vaccinated in secret to avoid backlash from loved ones, doctor says
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…
Continue Reading Yes, children can be affected by Covid-19. Here’s why doctors say they need to be protected
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…
Continue Reading American workers are facing increasing pressure to get vaccinated against Covid-19
By Jason Hanna and Madeline Holcombe, CNN Unvaccinated American workers are facing increasing pressure to get Covid-19 shots, as the country sees a…
Continue Reading Eating foods high in flavonoids could slow down cognitive decline, a study says
By Megan Marples, CNN Eating a plate full of colorful foods like strawberries and peppers, which include flavonoids, could slow your cognitive…
Continue Reading How safe is it for vaccinated people to return to in-person work? An expert weighs in
Dr. Leana Wen discusses the CDC’s updated guidance that recommends fully-vaccinated people wear masks indoors in areas with “substantial” and “high”…
Continue Reading Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Think you don’t want to get vaccinated? Think again
CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta discusses the CDC’s updated guidance that recommends fully vaccinated people wear masks indoors in areas with “substantial”…
Continue Reading What the CDC’s ‘substantial’ and ‘high’ levels of Covid-19 transmission actually mean
By Eric Levenson and Jessica Firger, CNN Health guidance issued Tuesday recommends that fully vaccinated people wear masks indoors if they’re…
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New York to require state employees to get vaccinated against the coronavirus or undergo Covid-19 testing
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…
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Pfizer says 3rd vaccine dose ‘strongly’ protects against Delta variant
NEW YORK, NY —Â A third dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine can “strongly” boost protection against the Delta variant…
Continue Reading Pfizer data suggest third dose of Covid-19 vaccine ‘strongly’ boosts protection against Delta variant
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN A third dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine can “strongly” boost protection against the Delta variant…
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El Paso psychiatrist offers tips to get kids back into a morning routine for school
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…
Continue Reading Japan’s vaccination minister says speed of inoculations less important than getting shots to the young
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s vaccination minister says the speed of the country’s inoculation campaign is less urgent than getting shots to young…
Continue Reading Tokyo reports 3,177 new virus cases, sets another record days after Olympics begin
TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo has reported 3,177 new coronavirus cases, setting an all-time high and exceeding 3,000 for the first time days after the start…
Continue Reading CDC’s new masking guidance prompted by science that emerged in just the last several days, Walensky says
By Jason Hanna and Madeline Holcombe, CNN The CDC’s decision to change its mask guidance this week was prompted by scientists’…
Continue Reading CDC’s new masking guidance prompted by science that emerged in just the last several days, Walensky says
Dr. Anthony Fauci and CNN’s Chris Cuomo discuss the importance of wearing masks and getting vaccinated as the Delta variant of Covid-19 continues to…
Continue Reading Biden set to require all federal workers to get vaccinated for Covid
WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden will announce on Thursday a requirement that all federal employees and contractors be vaccinated against…
Continue Reading Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Emerging from the pandemic of loneliness
By Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent It’s an understatement to say that living through a global pandemic for the last 18 months…
Continue Reading CDC recommends encouraging everyone to wear a mask in school, regardless of vaccination status
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended on Tuesday that localities encourage all teachers, staff,…
Continue Reading CDC updates guidance, recommends vaccinated people wear masks indoors in certain areas
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN To prevent further spread of the Delta variant, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its mask guidance…
Continue Reading Here’s how schools should handle a Covid-19 outbreak, experts say
CNN’s Amara Walker discusses the debate states and school districts are having over requiring students to wear masks to return to in-person learning…
Continue Reading CDC offers new mask guidance for vaccinated people, schools
NEW YORK, NY — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday cited new science on the transmissibility of the delta variant in…
Continue Reading 5 ways to get your kids to wear masks
By Matt Villano, CNN Add it to your fall 2021 back to school shopping list: Buy more masks. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is…
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