Even though 11.4 million doses of the approved Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines had been distributed across the United States by Monday morning, just 2.1 million had made it into the arms of high-risk Americans. That’s far too slow a pace, said one official charged with spearheading the vaccination of Americans. “We agree that that […]
French medical diagnostics company bioMerieux said Wednesday it had received certification to sell a test capable of distinguishing regular flu from COVID-19 and two other respiratory illnesses with similar symptoms. The company believes the test will help sufferers and doctors diagnose their illness more quickly, which could potentially save lives. After receiving the European “CE” […]
Hanging at home. George Clooney is taking precautions amid the coronavirus pandemic due to his 3-year-old son Alexander’s health. Everything We Know George and Amal Clooney Have Said About Parenthood “My son has asthma,” the actor, 59, told The Guardian on Sunday, December 13, noting that his family hasn’t left their compound since March. “They […]
THURSDAY, Dec. 10, 2020 — A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel recommended on Thursday that the agency approve the emergency use of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine, clearing the way for a national campaign to inoculate enough Americans to stop the spread of COVID-19. The decision came not a moment too soon, as the country […]
THURSDAY, Dec. 10, 2020 — The first known case of COVID-19 triggering a recurrence of Guillain-Barré syndrome has been reported by researchers. Guillain-Barré syndrome — which can be sparked by viral and bacterial infections — is a rare disorder where the body’s immune system attacks nerves. It can result in respiratory failure and death. There […]
Coronavirus vaccine: Dr Sarah offers advice on ‘reactions’ Coronavirus vaccine efforts kicked off in the UK yesterday, as the country delivered the first doses to vulnerable Brits. Over 80s in hospital care received one of the two doses required for full immunity, with ministers hailing the drive a success. But two healthcare workers who took […]
Nurses cheered on Tuesday as an elderly British grandmother became the first person in the Western world to receive an approved vaccine against COVID-19, at the start of a marathon campaign health officials hope heralds a fight-back against the global pandemic. Margaret Keenan called the jab she received at a hospital in Coventry, central England, […]
Vaccine: Matt Hancock discusses ‘Covid vaccine passports’ Covid vaccines landed in the UK this week, with a 90-year-old woman becoming the first person to receive the jab. But there will be an unfortunate few that have to wait a little longer for the coronavirus vaccine. Covid is a deadly infection that’s killed more than 70,000 […]
Another week, another fitness inspiration by Saaho actor Mandira Bedi. From squats to Russian kettlebell swing, the diva was seen encouraging fans towards a fit lifestyle as she shared a glimpse of her intense yet simple workout session which fitness enthusiasts can easily add to their morning routine as they work from home amid Covid-19 […]
Take a vaccine developed in haste? Never again, says Meissa Chebbi, who, like hundreds of other young Swedes suffered debilitating narcolepsy after a mass vaccination campaign against the 2009-2010 swine flu pandemic. The experience has shaken Swedes’ confidence in any future vaccine against the new coronavirus, compounding fears about unknown long-term side effects. “I will […]
