People across at least 10 states have now been infected by BA.2.86, a highly mutated variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 that authorities have been closely tracking. According to data tallied from the global virus database GISAID, labs have reported finding BA.2.86 in samples from Colorado, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, …
Meta’s latest platform, Threads, is facing backlash for limiting search results related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including vaccines, as the country experiences another surge in coronavirus cases. The company has confirmed this policy, stating that the social media site currently blocks users from searching for keywords that could lead to “sensitive” posts. “The search functionality …
During the COVID-19 pandemic, health authorities called for “booster” shots to enhance protection against the virus as immunity waned and variants emerged. However, with the introduction of an updated vaccine formula this fall, officials are now moving away from the term “booster.” Instead, doctors and health departments are transitioning to referring to this year’s recommended …
Pharmacies across the U.S. have started administering new COVID-19 booster formulations from drugmakers Pfizer and Moderna. The Food and Drug Administration approved the revised mRNA vaccine shots Monday as several COVID variants spread and hospitalizations rise. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the shots for everyone 6 months and older. The vaccine is …
Ahead of the rollout of this fall’s new COVID-19 vaccines, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) work group deliberated over whether to recommend shots for all eligible Americans or just the most vulnerable groups. Other countries such as the United Kingdom have opted for the latter approach, offering fall shots only to those …
Anthony Fauci, President Joe Biden’s former chief medical adviser and one of the country’s top infectious disease experts, stated on Sunday that the United States is currently witnessing a surge in the spread of COVID-19. However, he also predicted that the country is unlikely to be overwhelmed by the virus in the upcoming winter season. …
As classes commence, the occurrence of illnesses during back-to-school season inevitably rises. However, experts assert that there are strategies to safeguard students. According to Dr. Evelyn Chan, a pediatrician and CEO of Smileyscope, “When kids are in close proximity to each other, there tends to be an increase in infections, often leading to clusters of …
This summer, my focus was on writing about Vivek Ramaswamy and his exceptional public-speaking skills that set him apart from his GOP presidential rivals. While other candidates were struggling to find their footing, Ramaswamy had a clear message that seemed to align with libertarian principles, while also incorporating views from the more extreme corners of …
The World Health Organization made an announcement on Thursday regarding the classification of a newly discovered COVID-19 strain, BA.2.86. This variant has caught the attention of experts due to its high number of mutations, leading to its rapid inclusion in the WHO’s “variant under monitoring” category. Despite its limited global presence, with only four reported …
The highly anticipated new COVID-19 vaccines, updated for the fall season, are set to be available by the end of September. This will be once both the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) give their approval for the revised shots. Currently, the most common form of the …