WHO, Others, Warn Using Ivermectin as Treatment to COVID-19

WHO has joined a growing list of health entities warning against the use of Ivermectin in patients with COVID-19 and clinical trials.

Apr 06, 2021 09:13 AM EDT

Popular Painkiller Recalled Due to Unusual Issue Dangerous to Health

A painkiller that is very popular in the United States is now being recalled due to the unusual packaging that may harm a person's health.

Apr 06, 2021 01:46 AM EDT

AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine 'Vulnerable' to South African Variant, 'Professor Lockdown' Warns

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine immunity is vulnerable to the South African variant, a British health expert claims.

Apr 05, 2021 09:43 AM EDT

New COVID-19 Variant :Experts Identify Children as the Major Spreaders

Experts have identified the major spreaders of the more infectious and transmissible new COVID-19 variants.

Apr 05, 2021 03:39 AM EDT

New CDC Report Says Vaccinated People are Unlikely to Suffer COVID-19 Infections

CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said that their new data suggest that vaccinated people do not carry the virus and do not get sick.

Apr 03, 2021 11:29 PM EDT

Fully Vaccinated People May Safely Resume Travel, According To CDC

Fully vaccinated Americans may safely start traveling again, according to new guidelines released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Apr 03, 2021 07:46 AM EDT

Pfizer's Vaccine 90% Effective for at Least 6 Months, Protects Against South African Variant

A new study showed that Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine is 90 percent effective for at least six months and protects against the South African variant.

Apr 02, 2021 02:01 AM EDT

South Korea To Issue Digital Vaccine Passports Showing Person's COVID-19 Vaccination Status

South Korea announced on Thursday it will issue COVID-19 vaccine passports to inoculated citizens. They have joined other nations adopting such certificates to revive cross-border travel while keeping susceptibility to the virus under control.

Apr 01, 2021 05:43 AM EDT

More than 100 Fully Vaccinated People in Washington Test Positive for COVID-19

One hundred two people in Washington tested positive for COVID-19 following their vaccination, according to authorities on March 30. Epidemiologists have detected evidence of the more than 100 so-called breakthrough cases since February 1.

Apr 01, 2021 05:33 AM EDT

Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery Halts Following Factory Mistake

Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine shipments have been suspended after a manufacturing plant mistakenly destroyed 15 million doses and posed concerns about quality control.

Apr 01, 2021 12:19 AM EDT

White House Accuses China of Obstructing WHO into COVID-19 Origin

The White House accused China of obstructing the WHO's probe into the COVID-19 origin

Mar 30, 2021 10:41 PM EDT

President Biden, CDC Give Stark Warning as COVID-19 Rebounds, Urge States To Pause Re-Opening Efforts

On Monday, U.S. President Joe Biden urged states to halt re-opening efforts while the CDC warned of "impending doom" as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise.

Mar 30, 2021 11:27 AM EDT

Canada Prohibits Adults Under 55 To Receive AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine

Canada on Monday suspended the use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for adults under 55 amid concerns it could be linked to rare blood clotting. The halt was advised by the National Advisory Committee on Immunization for safety reasons.

Mar 30, 2021 07:42 AM EDT

WHO Report From China Claims COVID-19 Likely Originates From Animals

A joint WHO-China report claimed that the transmission of the virus from bats to humans by another species is the most probable scenario, not a "lab spill."

Mar 29, 2021 09:11 AM EDT

Former CDC Chief Believes COVID-19 Escaped From Wuhan Lab

Former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Robert Redfield stated he thinks COVID-19 began becoming prevalent in the Chinese city of Wuhan in September or October 2019. He remarked it is only an opinion and that he is allowed to have opinions.

Mar 29, 2021 08:00 AM EDT