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Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine update has good news for parents of young kids
Pfizer has published its Q2 2021 financial report, which includes some tidbits about how ongoing efforts are expected to play out in the near future….
New York City to pay people $100 for getting COVID-19 vaccine
New York City will pay $100 for people to get vaccinated against the coronavirus.Starting Friday, residents who get their first vaccine dose at a city-……
DC experiences four-fold increase in daily virus cases since beginning of July
Washington, D.C., has seen a four-fold increase in COVID-19 cases since the beginning of July, leading health officials to reconsider a possible citywide mask mandate as…
Long-acting drugs to prevent HIV may be key to beating the epidemic
New forms of pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, could be used by groups who find daily preventive medications too burdensome. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/long-acting-hiv-prevention-drugs-may-be-key-beating-epidemic-n1274887 Droolin’ Dog sniffed out…
Arkansas Reports 33 New Covid-19 Patients Placed on Ventilators in Single Day
Arkansas hospitals placed 33 new covid-19 patients on ventilators Tuesday, according to the state’s department of health, bringing the total to 205 patients struggling for…
White House reporters to wear masks in briefing room again
White House reporters will be wearing masks in the briefing room again, the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) told members on Tuesday.The mask requirement for the…
DOJ says federal law doesn’t bar businesses, agencies from mandating Covid vaccines
Justice Department lawyers say that federal law doesn’t stop private businesses or public agencies from mandating Covid vaccines, an opinion released on Monday just hours…
FDNY union comes out against de Blasio vaccine requirement
A union that represents emergency workers with the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) is speaking out against New York Mayor Bill de Blasio’s (D) new rule that requires…
Explainer: What is the Lambda coronavirus variant?
The Lambda variant has spread to 28 countries but it is not considered a variant of concern. Here’s what we know so far. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/7/27/explainer-what-is-the-lambda-coronavirus-variant…
CDC set to recommend vaccinated Americans wear masks indoors again
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will recommend Tuesday that Americans wear masks indoors again, particularly in crowded indoor settings, according to three people…
Pelosi expected to extend proxy voting as Delta variant surges
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is expected to extend proxy voting through the fall — and potentially until the end of the year — Democratic…
Peru’s new president to take charge of divided country ravaged by Covid
Pedro Castillo saw off an ugly, Trump-style revolt against his victory and must now try to unite the country After nearly two months of waiting,…
How the Delta variant changed the course of the COVID-19 pandemic
The Delta variant is wreaking havoc around the world, proving we will only be safe when everyone is safe. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2021/7/27/how-the-delta-variant-has-changed-the-course-of-the-covid-19-pandemic Droolin’ Dog sniffed out…
What you need to know about the new COVID-19 surge
The daily average of new coronavirus cases has nearly tripled over the past two weeks, as the delta variant races across the U.S. and ravages…
Scarborough pleads with Biden to mandate vaccines for teachers, health workers
MSNBC host Joe Scarborough on Monday implored President Biden to create a policy that would require teachers and health workers to be vaccinated against the…
India’s pandemic-hit lunchbox men battle food delivery start-ups
Mumbai’s renowned ‘dabbawalas’ partner with a trendy restaurant chain to take on India’s billion-dollar start-ups. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/7/26/india-pandemic-mumbai-dabbawalas-lunchbox-food-delivery Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared…
The U.S. is headed in ‘wrong direction’ on coronavirus, Fauci says
Fauci said recommending that the vaccinated wear masks is “under active consideration” by the government’s leading public health officials. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/u-s-headed-wrong-direction-coronavirus-fauci-says-n1274984 Droolin’ Dog sniffed out…
The Delta variant doesn’t want you back in the office
Resurgent outbreaks — including breakthrough infections among vaccinated people — could throw a wrench in plans to bring workers fully back to offices in September….
Fauci ‘heartened’ to see top Republicans encouraging vaccinations
Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Biden’s chief medical adviser, said on Sunday that he was “heartened” to see a number of top Republican officials encouraging vaccinations.Fauci,…
Delta variant suspected in Provincetown Covid-19 cluster
Health officials said the number of cases increased after the 4th of July holiday. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/delta-variant-suspected-growing-provincetown-mass-covid-19-cluster-n1274941 Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it…
Snow leopard at San Diego zoo catches coronavirus
Exhibit closed after nine-year-old unvaccinated male named Ramil developed a cough and runny nose See all our coronavirus coverage An unvaccinated snow leopard at the…
Conservative radio host hospitalized with COVID-19, urges vaccinations
Conservative radio host Phil Valentine has been hospitalized after contracting the coronavirus, with his family saying he regrets not getting the vaccine.His family said in…
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