(Reuters) – The coronavirus variant first identified in Brazil, known as P.1, is resistant to three of the four antibody therapies with emergency use authorization in the United States, according to a laboratory study. Researchers exposed the P.1 variant to various monoclonal antibodies, including the four currently being used to treat U.S. COVID-19 patients – […]
Pfizer Says You’ll Need A Third COVID-19 Shot Within 12 Months. Here’s Why
It’s been over a year since the COVID-19 outbreak shook up the world and after patiently waiting, Americans are finally able to receive vaccinations against the deadly virus. As of April 15, 2021, 77 million people in the United States are fully vaccinated, per a CNN analysis of CDC data. As 2021 rolls on, the country hopes […]
Prolonged brain dysfunction in COVID-19 survivors: A pandemic in its own right
One in three survivors of COVID-19, those more commonly referred to as COVID-19 long-haulers, suffered from neurologic or psychiatric disability six months after infection, a recent landmark study of more than 200,000 post-COVID-19 patients showed. Researchers looked at 236,379 British patients diagnosed with COVID-19 over six months, analyzing neurologic and psychiatric complications during that time […]
Portugal reaps benefits of a prolonged COVID-19 lockdown
While most of the Europe Union grapples with new surges of COVID-19 cases and brings back curbs on what people can do, Portugal is going in the other direction. Starting Monday, the Portuguese will be able to go to restaurants, shopping malls and cinemas. Classes will resume at high schools and universities. Schools for younger […]
Rural-urban divide compounds racial disparities in COVID-19 deaths, study finds
While Black, Hispanic, Latino, Indigenous, Asian and Pacific Islander people are more likely to die of COVID-19 than white people nationwide, a recent study from Oregon State University found the risk was even greater for racial and ethnic minority groups living in rural areas compared with urban areas. To address the disparities, researchers say the […]
South Africa Suspends J&J Vaccine Rollout After US Pause
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa has suspended the rollout of Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) COVID-19 vaccine, its health minister said on Tuesday, after U.S. federal health agencies recommended pausing its use because of rare cases of blood clots. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the pause there was expected to be a matter […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has been linked with six unhealthy eating behaviors
A new probe into the lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic revealed correlations to six unhealthy eating behaviors, according to a study by the University of Minnesota Medical School and School of Public Health. Researchers say the most concerning finding indicates a slight increase or the re-emergence of eating disorders, which kill roughly 10,200 people […]
‘Patient 16’ recovers from COVID-19 infection during Defense Department study
What impact could the COVID-19 pandemic have on mental health? Mental health advocate Dr. Lucy McBride joins ‘Fox News Live’ to discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic could impact mental health, and how to shake the symptoms. A military spouse who was hospitalized due to COVID-19 was able to fight off the infection after taking part […]
Israel COVID-19 study finds South Africa variant able to 'break through' Pfizer vaccine
Pfizer requests FDA approval to vaccinate kids ages 12-15 Dr. Frita Fisher, certified in pediatrics, nephrology, and internal medicine weighs in on vaccine distribution on ‘FOX News Live’ A new study from Israel indicates the South Africa variant of the coronavirus can “break through” the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine to some degree. A team from Tel Aviv […]
COVID-19 patient receives lung transplant from living donors
Fox News Flash top headlines for April 9 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. TOKYO – Doctors in Japan announced Thursday they have successfully performed the world’s first transplant of lung tissue from living donors to a patient with severe lung damage from COVID-19. The recipient, identified only […]