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Flawed oxygen readings may be behind Covid-19’s toll on people of color
Doctors have sometimes failed to diagnose serious cases of Covid-19 among people of color — and the Food and Drug Administration acknowledges one reason may…
U.S. Orders Omicron-Specific Covid-19 Vaccine Shipment for Big Fall Push
The U.S. federal government has reached a deal to pay pharmaceutical company Pfizer and its German-based partner BioNTech a t0tal of $3.2 billion for 105…
Tiger at Ohio zoo dies after contracting Covid
A tiger at an Ohio zoo has died after developing pneumonia caused by Covid-19, the zoo announced Wednesday. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/animal-news/14-year-old-tiger-columbus-ohio-zoo-dies-contracting-covid-rcna36066 Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this…
Ringo Starr postpones upcoming tour due to Covid-19 diagnosis
Another delay for fans The post Ringo Starr postpones upcoming tour due to Covid-19 diagnosis first appeared on Far Out Magazine. Source: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/ringo-starr-postpones-tour-covid-19-diagnosis/ Indie Brew…
That Didn’t Last Long: Shanghai Locks Down Millions for Covid, Again
Little more than a week after Shanghai, China crawled out of one of the most severe and taxing covid lockdowns anywhere in the world, the…
Moderna says updated vaccine works better against omicron variant
Moderna on Wednesday said that a new version of its vaccine provided a superior immune response against the COVID-19 omicron variant, making it the lead…
Omicron subvariant drives spike in cases and deaths in Portugal
Europe faces prospect of further Covid measures later in the year as share of Omicron BA.5 cases rise in Portugal and Germany A spike of…
The pandemic broke welfare. Here’s how states can fix it
The federal COVID public health emergency isn’t ending anytime soon, yet states should start preparing now for that time. Federal pandemic rules, which prohibit states…
Sliding to mild? Nope—omicron BA.2 caused worse COVID symptoms than BA.1
Enlarge (credit: Getty | Xinhua News Agency) Despite early suggestions that the omicron coronavirus subvariant BA.1 would be mild, a massive wave of infections in…
Philadelphia School District reimplements mask mandate amid rising COVID-19 cases
The School District of Philadelphia announced Friday that it is reimplementing a universal mask mandate beginning Monday, May 23, at the recommendation of the Philadelphia…
As Covid cases rise, officials plead for more funding
Covid rising in the U.S.: Biden administration officials are warning they need more money from Congress to buy vaccines, treatments and tests for anticipated fall…
New clue about why Covid is deadlier for men: Estrogen may play a protective role
Women who received hormone replacement therapy after getting Covid had a lower overall mortality rate than women who didn’t, a study found. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/estrogen-may-play-role-covid-less-deadly-women-rcna29287 Droolin’…
One-third of Americans new survey say pandemic is over
Nearly one in three Americans questioned in a new survey said that the COVID-19 pandemic is over, with many stating their top concern now is…
In memory of cultural figures the U.S. lost to COVID-19
Groundbreaking artists and thinkers are among those whose deaths are blamed on the illness caused by the coronavirus. (Image credit: Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for…
What if Delaware disappeared? 1 million Covid-19 deaths explained in 4 charts.
Patricia Dowd, 57, died of Covid-19 on Feb. 6, 2020. She is believed to be the first pandemic death. In the 27 months since, nearly…
South Africa may be entering fifth Covid wave earlier than expected
Rise in infections appears to be driven by Omicron sub-variants, say health officials South Africa may be entering a fifth Covid wave earlier than expected…
Millions of Covid-19 Vaccine Shots Going to Waste in U.S. as Vaccination Program Fizzles: Report
The U.S. has wasted millions of covid-19 vaccine doses since the pandemic began, with many more ready to be tossed in the garbage in the…
Moderna seeks emergency authorization for COVID-19 vaccine in young children
Moderna on Thursday submitted a request to the FDA for emergency use authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine in children 6 months to under 6 years…
US stocks drop as China lockdowns spook already-wary investors
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 both fell ahead of a busy earnings week for Big Tech. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2022/4/25/us-stocks-drop-as-china-lockdowns-spook-already-wary-investors Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story…
Beijing braces for rise in Covid cases amid outcry over Shanghai blockade
Official says Covid ‘spreading invisibly’ within capital as Shanghai residents complain about barriers at residential buildings Authorities in Beijing are on high alert for a…
Inside Nebraska’s Surprisingly Effective Covid Strategy
OMAHA, Neb. — The world’s Covid outbreak wasn’t officially a pandemic yet, but on March 2, 2020 in Omaha, something clicked for Pete Ricketts. The…
U.S. saw highest death total ever in 2021 largely due to COVID-19
The U.S. experienced its highest death total ever in 2021 largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Driving…
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