Blood Shortage in the US Prompts Hospitals to Delay Surgeries; Donors Move on from Traditional Places

A number of blood centers in the US are experiencing a lack of one-day supplies, which has forced hospitals to postpone their surgeries. The donors have moved on from traditional places.

Jul 07, 2021 10:24 PM EDT

Veteran Diagnosed with Delta Variant Despite Being Fully Vaccinated; COVID-19 Strain Becomes Dominant in the US

A veteran was hospitalized and diagnosed with COVID-19 Delta variant despite being fully vaccinated, as the strain becomes more dominant in the US.

Jul 07, 2021 05:02 AM EDT

Seven Viking Tombs from the 10th Century With Remains of Eight People Discovered by Swedish Archeologists

The seven Viking tombs from the 10th century were different from the others during that time. Archeologists found evidence of elements from Christian burials in the same period that was only seen in these graves.

Jul 07, 2021 05:44 PM EDT

Joe Biden Says Unvaccinated Americans Put Communities at Risk, Offers New Strategy After Missing Goals

President Joe Biden urged Americans to be vaccinated and said unvaccinated people put the communities at risk.

Jul 06, 2021 09:37 PM EDT

Epsilon Variants and Their Changes That Enable COVID-19 to Develop Evasive Measures Against Antibodies

It is relevant to identify the Epsilon variants and their changes especially as the succeeding variations have found a way to evade structures and proteins that are geared to kill any invading pathogen.

Jul 07, 2021 02:19 AM EDT

Leaked Documents From Thailand Alleged Inefficiency of Sinovac Vaccine in Protecting From COVID-19 Virus

Thailand was riddled with public unrest after leaked documents revealed that an unnamed official recommended against giving health workers the Pfizer vaccine because the country would lose its confidence with Sinovac. Authorities have since worked to appease residents by addressing the issue.

Jul 06, 2021 06:43 AM EDT

CDC Launches Investigation Following Teen's Death After Receiving Second Dose of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine

The CDC launched an investigation of the demise of a teen from Michigan, days after he received his second dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

Jul 06, 2021 04:20 AM EDT

Unvaccinated People Can Become "Variant Factories" for COVID-19, Possible Source of Worse Mutations

Some researchers alleged that those unvaccinated will become unwitting variant factories for the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. These compound efforts eradicating the virus and risk of possible mutations that will bypass current vaccine antibodies.

Jul 06, 2021 06:32 AM EDT

Chinese Astronauts of Tiangong Station Executes First Space Walk, Stayed Out for Seven Hours Working

The people’s Republic of China and its Chinese astronauts on Tiangong Station executes the first Dual spacewalk in seven hours as they were working on the module. It signifies another aspect of the space race which is learning how to operate and maintain a long-term space habitation for Beijing.

Jul 06, 2021 02:14 AM EDT

Over 99% of People Who Died From COVID-19 in June Were Not Vaccinated; Fauci, Biden's Inoculation Goal Fell Short

Dr. Anthony Fauci stated on Sunday that over 99 percent of the people who died from COVID-19 in June were not inoculated. President Biden’s initiative of having 70 percent of American adults at least partially vaccinated by July 4 was not met.

Jul 05, 2021 08:08 PM EDT

CDC Recalls Precooked Chicken Over Listeria Outbreak; 1 Dead, 3 Hospitalized

The CDC alerts Americans over listeria outbreak related to pre-cooked chicken that killed one and hospitalized three others.

Jul 05, 2021 01:57 AM EDT

UK PM Boris Johnson to Implement COVID-19 Lockdown Easing; Face Masks to Become 'Personal Choice'

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is preparing to set out the last step of Britain's roadmap out of lockdown. Step four of the roadmap was delayed in June to no earlier than the 19th of July.

Jul 05, 2021 02:17 AM EDT

Alternative COVID-19 Vaccine That Uses T-Cells Will Likely Target Mutant Variants

Researchers are repurposing a treatment for HIV with T-Cells that will likely target mutant variants of SARS-CoV-2. Called epitopes of the coronavirus that will be stopped by T-cell vaccine.

Jul 05, 2021 06:20 AM EDT

Joe Biden Misses Fourth of July Vaccine Goal, Vowed in March a “More Normal Fourth of July”

The Biden administration did not reach its 70% inoculation goal with the arrival of the Independence Day on Sunday. The number sits at 67%.

Jul 04, 2021 09:59 PM EDT

Mucormycosis "Black Fungus" Continues to Spike in India, Causes Vision Loss

After a devastating second wave of COVID-19 hit India in April, killing almost 400,000 people, thousands of people who caught the virus also developed mucormycosis, or "black fungus," a rare fungal illness.

Jul 04, 2021 01:05 PM EDT