‘We’re kind of like tech support’: Teen cousins help hundreds of senior citizens sign up for COVID-19 vaccine
Cousins Amelie Beck and Jacqueline Teague launched a program in their state to help senior citizens navigate the technology needed to register for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Cousins Amelie Beck and Jacqueline Teague launched a program in their state to help senior citizens navigate the technology needed to register for the COVID-19 vaccine.
After COVID-19 vaccination, is it safe to visit with friends and loved ones?
While the current COVID-19 vaccines may prevent someone from getting severely sick, it remains unclear whether they could still carry and transmit the virus to others. Here’s what you need to know.
While the current COVID-19 vaccines may prevent someone from getting severely sick, it remains unclear whether they could still carry and transmit the virus to others. Here’s what you need to know.
How to deal with pandemic fatigue in 2021
Best-selling author Dr. Wayne Pernell delivers guidance for those struggling with pandemic fatigue.
Best-selling author Dr. Wayne Pernell delivers guidance for those struggling with pandemic fatigue.
90-year-old Seattle woman walks 6 miles in the snow to get coronavirus vaccine
A 90-year-old Seattle woman walked six miles in the snow over the weekend to make sure she was on time for her coveted Covid-19 vaccination appointment.
A 90-year-old Seattle woman walked six miles in the snow over the weekend to make sure she was on time for her coveted Covid-19 vaccination appointment.
Saint Anthony Hospital working to ease reluctance over COVID-19 vaccines
Guy A. Medaglia, president and CEO of Saint Anthony Hospital, talks about their outreach program aiming to assure the communities of west and southwest Chicago of the safeness of the COVID-19 vaccines.
Guy A. Medaglia, president and CEO of Saint Anthony Hospital, talks about their outreach program aiming to assure the communities of west and southwest Chicago of the safeness of the COVID-19 vaccines.
Tennessee bill would allow fathers to prevent abortions
A bill has been introduced in Tennessee that would allow the alleged father of an unborn child to veto an abortion.
A bill has been introduced in Tennessee that would allow the alleged father of an unborn child to veto an abortion.
These 3 COVID-19 vaccine side effects are common, CDC expert says
Pain, fatigue, and low-grade fever are three common side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine, experts say.
Pain, fatigue, and low-grade fever are three common side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine, experts say.
Cryo-Robot revolutionizes the way frozen eggs and embryos are stored
Dr. Angie Beltsos from the VIOS Fertility Institute talks about the new system from TMRW called a "cryo-robot" that changes the way frozen eggs and embryos are stored in fertility clinics.
Dr. Angie Beltsos from the VIOS Fertility Institute talks about the new system from TMRW called a "cryo-robot" that changes the way frozen eggs and embryos are stored in fertility clinics.
Study finds some patients suffer from post COVID-19 brain-related symptoms after overcoming the virus
Dr. Joanna Hellmuth from the University of California, San Francisco talks about what their research shows about the lingering impact of COVID-19 on the brain.
Dr. Joanna Hellmuth from the University of California, San Francisco talks about what their research shows about the lingering impact of COVID-19 on the brain.
Kids with Down syndrome 10 times more likely to die of COVID, but not high on some vaccine lists
20 states still have NOT explicitly placed people with intellectual and developmental disabilities on vaccine priority lists. John Lindeberg, 20, managed the high school team, but even as the players get back on the ice his Down syndrome means he has to stay home. "He watches his brother leave for his high school hockey practices, and that's hard because and he really wants to be at the hockey rink," his mom said.
20 states still have NOT explicitly placed people with intellectual and developmental disabilities on vaccine priority lists. John Lindeberg, 20, managed the high school team, but even as the players get back on the ice his Down syndrome means he has to stay home. "He watches his brother leave for his high school hockey practices, and that's hard because and he really wants to be at the hockey rink," his mom said.
Doctors say patients have threatened to kill them if they stop prescribing pain medications
After a man who had said he was "tortured" by back surgeries and medications opened fire at a clinic in Minnesota, many other doctors have come forward to say patients with painkiller addictions have threatened them, too. "We've had patients waiting for doctors in parking lots to harass them. We've had them say `We're going to shoot you' or `We're going to burn your house down."
After a man who had said he was "tortured" by back surgeries and medications opened fire at a clinic in Minnesota, many other doctors have come forward to say patients with painkiller addictions have threatened them, too. "We've had patients waiting for doctors in parking lots to harass them. We've had them say `We're going to shoot you' or `We're going to burn your house down."
Vaccination rate triples in Illinois compared with last month
As Illinois ramps up its inoculation effort, public health data shows vaccines were administered in the first half of February at triple the rate for the same period in January.
As Illinois ramps up its inoculation effort, public health data shows vaccines were administered in the first half of February at triple the rate for the same period in January.
Buffets back open in Ohio despite pandemic safety concerns
The buffet is back open at restaurants and bars throughout Ohio, but with cautionary self-service measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
The buffet is back open at restaurants and bars throughout Ohio, but with cautionary self-service measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
US daily coronavirus case average drops below 100K for first time in months
Average daily new coronavirus cases in the United States have dipped below 100,000 in recent days for the first time in months.
Average daily new coronavirus cases in the United States have dipped below 100,000 in recent days for the first time in months.
Woman, 78, dies after receiving COVID-19 vaccine; no link suspected
A 78-year-old woman died after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine at Cal Poly Pomona, but her death is not believed to be related to the vaccine, health officials said.
A 78-year-old woman died after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine at Cal Poly Pomona, but her death is not believed to be related to the vaccine, health officials said.
4 potential COVID-19 therapeutics advance in trials
Enrollment has begun to test additional investigational drugs to fight COVID-19 symptoms, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced Friday.
Enrollment has begun to test additional investigational drugs to fight COVID-19 symptoms, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced Friday.
Record 95,000 COVID-19 vaccinations delivered in Illinois, officials say
Illinois public health officials on Friday reported administering more than 95,000 COVID-19 vaccinations in the previous 24 hours.
Illinois public health officials on Friday reported administering more than 95,000 COVID-19 vaccinations in the previous 24 hours.
Some countries could require ‘vaccine passports’ by summer 2021
Some European countries and tech leaders are already working together to develop a “vaccine passport” which could be required for travel this summer.
Some European countries and tech leaders are already working together to develop a “vaccine passport” which could be required for travel this summer.
CPS to launch 4 school-based vaccination sites next week
Four school-based vaccination sites will launch next week and will offer 1,500 first-dose vaccinations each week that are solely dedicated for CPS staff.
Four school-based vaccination sites will launch next week and will offer 1,500 first-dose vaccinations each week that are solely dedicated for CPS staff.
South Korea offers free COVID-19 tests for pet cats and dogs
South Korea’s capital says it will give free coronavirus tests to pet dogs and cats if they come into contact with infected humans and show symptoms.
South Korea’s capital says it will give free coronavirus tests to pet dogs and cats if they come into contact with infected humans and show symptoms.