Residents of the Chinese city of Xi’an are enduring a strict coronavirus lockdown, with business owners suffering yet more closures and some people complaining of difficulties finding food, despite assurances from authorities that they are able to provide necessities for the 13 million people largely confined to their homes. Stringent… Read More
[Video] Joe Biden didn’t like this question…
Last month, President Joe Biden famously promised to mail out 500 million at-home tests. Some Americans are wondering where the tests are… but Biden doesn’t want to answer that question. Sponsored: CBD Announcement (must-read) On Monday, a reporter asked Biden about a timeline. Biden remained silent and stared into space…. Read More
FDA expands booster shots to those aged 12-15 amid omicron
The U.S. is expanding COVID-19 boosters as it confronts the omicron surge, with the Food and Drug Administration allowing extra Pfizer shots for children as young as 12. Boosters already are recommended for everyone 16 and older, and federal regulators on Monday decided they’re also warranted for 12- to 15-year-olds… Read More
RANKED: Which states handled the pandemic the best?
A new report spells out which states have weathered the coronavirus pandemic best – and the answers might come as a surprise for many people. But it probably won’t come as a shock to the residents of those states. Sponsored: What eggs do to senior brains Politico recently created what… Read More
FDA authorizes Merck pill, the second at-home COVID treatment
U.S. health regulators on Thursday authorized the second pill against COVID-19, providing another easy-to-use medication to battle the rising tide of omicron infections. The Food and Drug Administration authorization of Merck’s molnupiravir comes one day after the agency cleared a competing drug from Pfizer. That pill, Paxlovid, is likely to… Read More
NYC increases testing ahead of New Year’s Eve ball drop
With COVID-19 cases spiking, New York City officials said Wednesday they’re opening more testing sites and restricting visiting at city-run hospitals and jails — but having crowds in Times Square for New Year’s Eve is still a go, for now. Mayor Bill de Blasio said no decision had been made… Read More
Omicron less likely to put you in the hospital, studies say
Two new British studies provide some early hints that the omicron variant of the coronavirus may be milder than the delta version. Scientists stress that even if the findings of these early studies hold up, any reductions in severity need to be weighed against the fact omicron spreads much faster… Read More
Breaking: FDA authorizes Pfizer anti-COVID pill
The Food and Drug Administration authorized Pfizer’s drug for adults and children ages 12 and older with a positive COVID-19 test and early symptoms who face the highest risks of hospitalization. That includes older people and those with conditions like obesity and heart disease. Children eligible for the drug must… Read More
Small Christmas gathering? Ideas for a pod party…
More people are coming together this holiday season, thanks to vaccines, treatments, and new data. But not everyone feels comfortable congregating in large groups just yet, especially not during the spread of the omicron variant. If you’re planning a small party for your pod instead, or even want to have… Read More
Top Dem governor tests positive for corona
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has tested positive for COVID-19, along with his wife and teenage son, the governor’s office announced Tuesday. In a statement, Walz said all three tested positive on Monday after his son began experiencing mild symptoms over the weekend. The governor and first lady Gwen Walz remain… Read More
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