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
Report: Joe Biden exposed to COVID-19 amid White House outbreak
President Joe Biden was exposed to a staffer at the White House this weekend that later tested positive for the deadly coronavirus and has started showing symptoms of COVID-19 infection. Press secretary Jen Psaki said in a statement Monday night that the staff member tested positive earlier in the day…. Read More
Nuclear plant operator files for release of radioactive water
The operator of the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant said Tuesday it has applied for approval from safety authorities to construct an undersea tunnel and other facilities needed for the planned release of large amounts of treated radioactive water into the sea. The operator, Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, said it… Read More
Omicron officially becomes most common variant in US
Omicron has raced ahead of other variants and is now the dominant version of the coronavirus in the U.S., accounting for 73% of new infections last week, federal health officials said Monday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention numbers showed nearly a six-fold increase in omicron’s share of infections… Read More
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