As COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to trend upwards, Milwaukee’s health commissioner reports that only “very low” number of city residents have received the latest COVID-19 vaccine. Health Commissioner Mike Totoraitis told a Milwaukee Common Council committee that only about 5% of Milwaukee residents have been vaccinated with the updated vaccine, which became available in September. Whereas …
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD): The Threat of Zombie Deer Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) remains a significant threat in the U.S. and around the world, with no vaccine or cure in sight to prevent its spread. In 2005, New York fell victim to the “zombie deer” disease when several deer infected with CWD escaped from a …
WLOS — Two adults in the western part of North Carolina passed away in October due to complications of influenza, making them the first flu-related deaths of the 2023-24 flu season, as announced by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services [DHHS] on Wednesday. According to officials, one individual had tested positive for …
A vial labelled “Novavax V COVID-19 Vaccine” is seen in this illustration taken January 16, 2022. Dado Ruvic | Reuters Novavax‘s updated Covid vaccine secured the endorsement of U.S. regulators on Tuesday, positioning the shot for release shortly after new vaccinations from Pfizer and Moderna already reached the American population. The approval from the Food …
Title: Senior Diners Show Reluctance to Return to Cracker Barrel and Olive Garden Amid Pandemic Meta Description: The pandemic and financial concerns have led to a decline in senior diners at Cracker Barrel and Olive Garden. Find out why these popular chains are struggling to attract older customers and their efforts to reignite interest. Header …
During the Covid pandemic, Johns Hopkins University and its scientists emerged as a highly reliable source for tracking the global progression of the virus on a daily basis. If you want to demonstrate to your team that you take their mental health seriously, why not try this certification? In May, the World Health Organization (WHO) …
A health-care worker prepares a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine at a vaccination clinic in the Peabody Institute Library in Peabody, Massachusetts, Jan. 26, 2022. Vanessa Leroy | Bloomberg | Getty Images The FDA has recently approved updated Covid vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna, making them available to Americans within days. This comes at …
A former Google executive, Mustafa Suleyman, who was instrumental in Google’s exploration of artificial intelligence (AI), has expressed concerns about its potential misuse and the creation of deadly pandemics. Suleyman believes that AI can provide humans with access to information that can have catastrophic consequences, such as the accidental or intentional creation of highly contagious …
In recent weeks, there have been two concerning incidents involving elderly politicians that have captured media attention. The first incident involved the president requesting additional funding for vaccine research, but his statement lacked clarity and failed to instill confidence in the public. It remains unclear whether he was referring to COVID-19 vaccines or funding for …
Washington’s united hope for its pro football team’s return to glory under new ownership pales in comparison to the bipartisan concern about the China challenge to U.S. interests. This is not a mere game but a serious global chess match against an authoritarian near-peer economy. Just like in football, you must first dominate your own …