Capitol Lockdown Possibly Exposed Lawmakers to COVID-19 Says, Physicians

Capitol lockdown may have exposed members of the House to Covid-19 when they went into hiding during the U.S. riots on Wednesday.

Jan 11, 2021 11:50 AM EST

Americans with Intellectual Disabilities Who Are High Risk of COVID-19 Still Waiting for Vaccines

People with developmental and intellectual disabilities who need help with their daily living and are more vulnerable to serious infections, including COVID-19, are still on the waiting list for vaccinations.

Jan 11, 2021 08:23 AM EST

Connecticut Reaches Milestone of Completing First Series of COVID-19 Vaccinations in Nursing Homes

Connecticut's first round of COVID-19 vaccinations at nursing homes was completed on Friday. This marks a milestone that comes as skilled nursing facilities continue to tackle the second wave of novel coronavirus cases.

Jan 11, 2021 07:29 AM EST

New York Vaccination Guidelines Aim to Follow-up Distribution of Vaccine to Peoples Arms

New York vaccination guidelines program in human history is now underway. But several delays already slowed plans to provide vaccines to up to 330 million people.

Jan 11, 2021 05:22 AM EST

New COVID Variant Expected To Affect More People, Says US Experts

The new COVID variant strains are around 50 percent more infectious, and some doctors say it does not seem to be more lethal for any person who catches it.

Jan 10, 2021 09:37 PM EST

COVID-19 Vaccine Calculator: This Tool Can Help You Know When It's Your Turn to Get Vaccinated

As many people are still waiting for their chance to get the COVID-19 vaccine, a Toronto-based developer designed a calculator which can estimate when one can receive the immunization against the deadly virus.

Jan 10, 2021 12:00 PM EST

Vaccines Available to More Groups of People as US Officials Under Pressure

U.S. vaccines rollout, officials aim to pick up the pace after a slower-than-expected initial rollout. Encourages states to begin vaccinating lower-priority groups against Covid-19, said F.D.A.

Jan 10, 2021 04:22 AM EST

COVID-19: South Africa Variant Virus and What to Know About This Strain

One of the recent mutations of the COVID-19 is the South Africa variant virus which is expected by scientists. One concern are the changes in the virus that might bypass measures to isolate it.

Jan 10, 2021 07:19 AM EST

Wisconsin To Start Receiving COVID-19 Vaccines Weeks Later Than the Other States

Wisconsin residents will start receiving the COVID-19 vaccine in late January, weeks later than many states.

Jan 09, 2021 06:58 PM EST

US Recorded Five Deadliest Days with More than 4,000 COVID-19 Deaths in Less than Two Weeks

The U.S. recorded its five deadliest days in less than two weeks with more than 4,000 COVID-19 deaths reported on Thursday.

Jan 09, 2021 01:26 AM EST

CDC Reports More than 50 Cases of UK COVID-19 Strain in the US

More than 50 cases of mutated COVID-19 first detected in the U.K.were identified across the U.S., as per the CDC.

Jan 08, 2021 07:18 PM EST

Oxygen Shortage Affects Hospital Assistance to COVID-19 Patients

The critical shortage of oxygen affects COVID-19 patients and some patients are killed for having trouble getting the amount of oxygen they needed.

Jan 08, 2021 07:19 PM EST

Asymptomatic Cases Cause Virus Infection to Spread in the US Researchers Say

Asymptomatic cases can be a possible source of significant spread within the population ecology of COVID-19.

Jan 08, 2021 11:27 AM EST

Report: As COVID-19 Cases Soar Japan Declares Tokyo Under the State of Emergency

As Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations in Tokyo soar, Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga declared for the nation's capital and nearby areas a state of emergency.

Jan 08, 2021 08:10 AM EST

China Locks Down Part of Province, Virus Restrictions Heightened

As COVID-19 continues to spike, according to the latest reports, Chinese officials order a city to be placed under lockdown protocols which is a home for 11 million individuals.

Jan 08, 2021 04:48 AM EST