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Covid-19 surge in Michigan is putting some hospitals at critical capacity levels, health care provider says

April 15, 2021 6:25 PM CNN Newsource

Soaring Covid-19 cases in Michigan — where one of the nation’s worst outbreaks is underway — are pushing hospitals to critical…

Don’t freak out if you get these side effects from a Covid-19 vaccine. They can actually be a good sign

April 15, 2021 3:48 PM CNN Newsource

With millions more Americans getting vaccinated every day, some have complained about fever, fatigue and other ailments they weren’t expecting.…

So far, 5,800 fully vaccinated people have caught Covid anyway in US, CDC says

April 15, 2021 12:06 PM CNN Newsource

About 5,800 people who have been vaccinated against coronavirus have become infected anyway, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tells…

FEMA launches Covid funeral assistance program, El Paso groups providing help too

April 15, 2021 11:25 AM Madeline Ottilie

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency is providing a new service for families grieving after the loss of a loved one due…

France’s Covid-19 death toll has surpassed 100,000, making nation 8th in the world to reach the bleak milestone

April 15, 2021 10:38 AM Associated Press

PARIS (AP) — France has become the third country in Europe after the U.K. and Italy to reach the unwanted milestone of 100,000 COVID-19-related…

Covid-19 surge in Michigan has put hospitals at critical capacity levels, health care provider says

April 15, 2021 10:16 AM CNN Newsource

Soaring Covid-19 cases in Michigan — where one of the nation’s worst outbreaks is underway — are pushing hospitals to critical…

An abundance of caution and good science are the right way to build trust in vaccines

April 15, 2021 9:25 AM CNN

On Tuesday the US Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended a pause on the use of the Johnson &…

Many millions have been vaccinated against the coronavirus; 396 were later hospitalized with Covid-19

April 15, 2021 8:08 AM CNN Newsource

About 5,800 people who have been vaccinated against coronavirus have become infected anyway, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tells…

What to make of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine pause? Dr. Wen, who got J&J herself, says not to worry

April 15, 2021 8:05 AM CNN Newsource

The US Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday that they were recommending a pause in the use of…

UTEP makes progress in vaccine efforts, not requiring students to get vaccinated next fall

April 15, 2021 5:54 AM Brianna Chavez

EL PASO, Texas — The University of Texas at El Paso said it’s vaccine program is doing well, administering nearly 6,200 doses of the Covid-19…

6 virus deaths, increase in hospitalizations reported in El Paso

April 15, 2021 4:25 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced six new coronavirus-related deatsh and 147 new cases on Thursday morning.…

Fauci says this is a pause and not a cancellation of the J&J vaccine. Here’s how long a final decision may take

April 15, 2021 4:10 AM CNN Newsource

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, says the recommended pause on the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine is just…

NIH director says J&J vaccine pause will give researchers time to do more study on certain groups

April 15, 2021 12:53 AM CNN Newsource

The pause on the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine will allow researchers to investigate a potential link to severe blood clotting events,…

CDC reports 5,800 Covid infections in fully vaccinated people

April 14, 2021 9:30 PM CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — About 5,800 people who have been vaccinated against coronavirus have become infected anyway, the US Centers for Disease…

A number on Covid-19 vaccinations that will leave you shaking your head in wonder

April 14, 2021 8:20 PM CNN

There’s one way to end the Covid-19 pandemic that has gripped the country (and the world) for the last year-plus: Get vaccinated against it!…

If you’ve recently had the J&J vaccine, watch for these rare symptoms, CDC says

April 14, 2021 7:03 PM CNN Newsource

Have you had the single-shot Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine within the last month? If you experience a severe headache that does not go away,…

The mystery of Michigan’s overwhelming Covid surge

April 14, 2021 7:02 PM CNN

The Covid-19 pandemic is approaching a moment of truth as more and more vaccines are administered. According to the Centers for Disease Control and…

Johnson & Johnson ‘pause’ expected to slow down pace of El Paso vaccinations

April 14, 2021 7:56 PM Dylan McKim

EL PASO, Texas — City of El Paso officials say they are marching on with their vaccine rollout as the Johnson and Johnson vaccine is currently on…

New Mexico health officials target rural communities for virus vaccination

April 14, 2021 11:55 AM Rachel Phillips

HILLSBORO, New Mexico — New Mexico became the first state to provide at least one dose of the vaccine to half of its population and are one of the…

CDC advisers take no action after meeting on the J&J Covid-19 vaccine

April 14, 2021 4:34 PM CNN Newsource

Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention who met Wednesday to review blood clot cases among people who received the Johnson &…

J&J vaccine to remain in limbo while U.S. health officials seek more data on rare blood clots

April 14, 2021 3:25 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine will remain in limbo a while longer. That word comes after U.S. health advisers told…

CDC advisers meeting about the J&J Covid-19 vaccine. Here’s what experts and state leaders say about the pause

April 14, 2021 2:19 PM CNN

Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were meeting Wednesday to review blood clot cases among people who received the Johnson…

J&J vaccine pause prompts a needed discussion of women’s health

April 14, 2021 1:52 PM CNN

When I heard the news that the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are recommending…

CDC advisers will meet today about the J&J Covid-19 vaccine. Here’s what experts and state leaders say about the pause

April 14, 2021 12:17 PM CNN

Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will meet Wednesday to review blood clot cases among people who received the Johnson &…

Keeping middle seats vacant on airplanes can reduce risk of Covid-19 exposure by up to 57%, CDC study says

April 14, 2021 9:22 AM CNN Newsource

Leaving middle seats vacant on airplanes can significantly reduce a passenger’s risk of being exposed to the coronavirus that causes Covid-19,…

6 virus deaths, 177 new cases reported in El Paso

April 14, 2021 6:36 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced six new coronavirus-related death and 177 new cases on Wednesday morning.…

El Paso won’t use J&J vaccine while CDC, FDA probe blood clots

April 13, 2021 11:55 AM Madeline Ottilie

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso and El Paso County have stopped administering the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine after U.S.…

Reduce risk of severe Covid with regular activity, study says. Here’s how to get in 22 minutes of exercise daily

April 13, 2021 5:48 PM CNN Newsource

A history of being consistently active is strongly associated with a reduced risk of severe Covid-19, according to a new study released Tuesday. The…

Reduce risk of severe Covid infection with 22 minutes of daily activity

April 13, 2021 4:37 PM CNN Newsource

A history of being consistently active is strongly associated with a reduced risk of severe Covid-19, according to a new study released Tuesday. The…

Las Cruces mass vaccination clinic to now offer Pfizer shots as New Mexico halts J&J use

April 13, 2021 4:26 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Plans are back on for a Covid=19 mass vaccination site in Las Cruces on Saturday, but the city will now offer the Pfizer…