Oxford COVID-19 Vaccine Up to 90% Effective, Only Half-Dose Needed

The Oxford/AstraZeneca potential COVID-19 vaccine's late-stage trial results are deemed as "intriguing." It will be further probed how an initial half-dose of the shot offers more protection.

Nov 24, 2020 10:03 PM EST

Cuomo Announces Staten Island Emergency Hospital Reopening in Preparation for Sudden COVID-19 Surge

In order to address the new surge of coronavirus cases that is straining the capacity of the hospitals in the borough, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo shared on Monday that the state will be reopening an emergency hospital on Staten Island.

Nov 24, 2020 09:12 AM EST

COVID-19 Vaccine Needs More Data Before Being Launched Says Medical Workers

Healthcare providers have been initiating proposals to ensure that the vaccine will be safe and reliable for their hospital personnel.

Nov 24, 2020 06:22 AM EST

COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution: A Crisis Faced by the American Tribal Leaders

Covid-19 has become an unprecedented crisis for Nuvangyaoma as well as leaders throughout the many tribal nations.

Nov 23, 2020 09:18 PM EST

US Could Start COVID-19 Vaccinations as Early as December, Says Warp Speed Chief

COVID-19 vaccinations in the United States would "hopefully" commence in less than three weeks, according to the head of the Operation Warp Speed, the federal government's program to bolster the creation of a vaccine.

Nov 23, 2020 07:47 PM EST

Co-Founder of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Loses Battle with Disease

The man who made the Ice Bucket Challenge famous worlwide has passed away this weekend. The ALS Association continues to bring awareness of ALS.

Nov 23, 2020 06:36 AM EST

Fauci Says 'Help is On the Way' in the Form of Vaccine, Herd Immunity Possible

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the United States' top infectious diseases expert, stated on Sunday that the US could reach herd immunity against COVID-19 relatively quickly in 2021 if adequate Americans get vaccinated.

Nov 23, 2020 06:37 AM EST

COVID-19 Vaccine: As People Doubt, Scientists Determine its Efficacy

Director of National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Dr. Anthony Fauci, sought to address suspicions regarding the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccine.

Nov 23, 2020 06:51 AM EST

COVID-19 Vaccine Will Be Shipped Quickly Upon Approval of Emergency Use Authorization

The chief advisor of Operation Warp Speed said that if a COVID-19 vaccine will already have an Emergency Use Authorization, it could quickly be in the hands of the people.

Nov 23, 2020 05:38 AM EST

CDC Pleads Americans Not to Travel for Thanksgiving Due to Continuous Increase in COVID-19 Cases

The United States is seeing another surge of COVID-19 cases. CDC is now worrying that the numbers would double after Thanksgiving.

Nov 22, 2020 06:24 AM EST

Treating Headaches: Diagnosis and Symptoms that You Should Know

Headache is one of the simplest maladies to treat and knowing the proper diagnosis and symptoms helps in finding a remedy. Going over this guide will help anyone deal with it effectively.

Nov 22, 2020 07:39 AM EST

Pfizer Files Emergency Use Authorization to US Regulators for its COVID Vaccine

Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, formally asked to allow emergency use for its COVID-19 vaccine candidate from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It has commenced on a process that can bring limited first shots as early as in December.

Nov 22, 2020 12:59 AM EST

Presidential Son, Donald Trump Jr., Tests Positive for COVID-19

Donald Trump Jr., US President Donald Trump's oldest son, has tested positive for COVID-19. According to journalist Tyler Pager, the 42-year-old did not contract the novel coronavirus when people around him got infected, including his girlfriend Kimberly Guilfoyle, but has not become infected.

Nov 22, 2020 03:40 AM EST

Melatonin May Help Alleviate and Serve as a COVID-19 Treatment, According To a New Study

Melatonin, an over-the-counter sleep aid, was found by a new study to be a hormone that could be a suitable treatment option for COVID-19.

Nov 21, 2020 12:35 PM EST

Gym Trainer Exposes 50 Athletes To COVID-19 but No Athlete Got Sick Due To a Ventilation Redesign

A Virginia gym trainer initially believed she had an unfavorable scenario on her plate when she was informed that 50 athletes were potentially exposed to COVID-19 courtesy of a coach in their gym. However, not a single athlete contracted the novel coronavirus due to ventilation measures and extra safety precautions that she imposed in her gym.

Nov 21, 2020 09:37 AM EST