Omicron Variant can dodge COVID Vaccine but Booster Shots can neutralize it
On Wednesday, Pfizer and BioNTech said the standard two-dose regimen of their vaccine was significantly less effective at blocking the virus, but a booster shot neutralized the Omicron variant in lab tests. South African scientists have released early data showing the Omicron variant
First case of Omicron Covid-19 Variant in the US confirmed by the CDC
On Wednesday, the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and health officials in California have confirmed the first case of Covid-19 linked to the newly discovered Omicron variant in the US. The agency said that an individual who had recently returned from
US Federal Government will send Military Medical Teams to help Michigan Hospitals
The US federal government will send 44 military medical staffers to help under-pressure hospitals in Michigan to treat Covid-19 patients following a fourth wave that is the worst in the country. It will also open beds at the Veterans Affairs hospital in Detroit
CDC issued New Covid-19 Winter Holiday Season Guideline for Americans
The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) issued new holiday COVID-19 guidance and urged eligible people to get vaccinated against the virus and wear masks, in some cases when gathering. The CDC said, “The best way to minimize COVID-19 risk and keep
Protesters gathered outside Capitol Building in Washington against Vaccine Mandate
Thousands of people gathered outside of Washington state’s Capitol Building to protest the state’s vaccine mandate. They were heard belting out the national anthem at one point. The former employee of the State Department of Transportation, Kelly Coyle said, “We’re adults and we
Thousands of US Hospital Workers terminated amid New York COVID Vaccine Mandate
On Monday midnight, New York’s state mandate ordering health care workers to get the COVID vaccine went into effect. Some hospital networks including Northwell Health have already fired at least 2 dozen health care workers. Others will have 30 days to get a
FDA and NIH to expand recommendation for Covid-19 Booster Shot
On Sunday, the head of NIH (National Institutes of Health) Dr. Francis Collins predicted that the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) will broaden its recommendation on who should receive a COVID-19 booster shot in the coming weeks. The agency recommended the additional doses
CDC & US Health Officials recommended Boosters of Covid-19 after 8 Months
US federal health officials said vaccinated Americans will need to get booster shots 8 months after receiving their 2nd dose of a Covid-19 vaccine. It would maximize its protection against the virus and enhance its durability. The nation’s leading public health and medical
Experts warned Coronavirus Delta Variant Could Block the US Economic Recovery
The Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari has warned the Delta variant can block the economy’s comeback. However, the coronavirus Delta variant has already led some officials to reinstate mask mandates. Kashkari said in a press interview that a more transmissible delta variant
Pfizer claims its vaccine delivered 95% protection against Covid-19 Variants
A new study published in a medical journal related to the Covid-19 vaccine found that Pfizer doses are effective against variants. The Israel Ministry of Health reported that 2 shots of the Pfizer/BioNtech vaccine delivered more than 95% protection from infection, severe illness,
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