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Amazon Offers To Help Biden Ramp up Vaccine Distribution

Amazon has extended its vast logistical resources to help President Joe Biden in speeding up the country's COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
U.S. COVID-19 Death Toll Exceeds 400,000 on the Final Day of the Trump Administration

U.S. COVID-19 Death Toll Exceeds 400,000 on the Final Day of the Trump Administration

The COVID-19 death toll in the U.S. has topped 400,000 on Tuesday as vaccinations continue to roll out slowly compared to the spread of infection, a Reuters tally showed.
Why Drugs Destroy Lives

Why Drugs Destroy Lives

A chemical that can endanger the human brain and body, drugs have been destroying many lives for a long time. There are various substances out there today that many people take, and their effects vary per person. Some may think drugs don't harm their body, but there's already much evidence of the permanent and lifelong health impacts of these dangerous substances.
Starbucks To Assist in Washington's COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

Starbucks To Assist in Washington's COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said Monday that the state had tapped Starbucks and other private companies to speed up the COVID-19 vaccines' distribution and achieve its new goal of distributing 45,000 doses a day.
Brazil Approves Sinovac and AstraZeneca Shots, Begins Vaccinations

Brazil Approves Sinovac and AstraZeneca Shots, Begins Vaccinations

With Sinovac and AstraZeneca vaccines' approval for emergency use, Brazil has started its nationwide COVID-19 vaccination campaign.
California Doctors Call for Schools Reopening in February

California Doctors Call for Schools Reopening in February

A group of doctors from the state of California is calling for schools in the state to reopen, according to a letter they have signed.
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Amid the Rising COVID-19 Cases in LA, Latinos Bear the Heaviest Burden

Latinos in Los Angeles remains heavily affected by the global pandemic as the county reaches more than one million COVID-19 infections on Saturday.
Brazil Health Regulator Delays Sputnik V Vaccine Approval Due To Missing Data

Brazil Health Regulator Delays Sputnik V Vaccine Approval Due To Missing Data

Brazil's health regulator, Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa), has declined to approve the Russia-developed Sputnik V for emergency use because of some missing data.
Fauci Warns of 'More Ominous' Strains of COVID-19 Emerging in South Africa, Brazil

Fauci Warns of 'More Ominous' Strains of COVID-19 Emerging in South Africa, Brazil

Dr. Anthony Fauci warned on Sunday about "more ominous" strains of COVID-19 that emerged in other parts of the world.
Johnson & Johnson Ordered To Pay 572 Million For Role In Oklahoma Opioid Crisis

Johnson & Johnson's Single-Dose COVID-19 Vaccine Shows Signs of Promise

Johnson & Johnson's experimental one-shot COVD-19 vaccine showed promise in an early safety study as the company gets closer to coming to U.S. regulators for clearance.
COVID-19 Death Toll Hits 2 Million Globally

COVID-19 Death Toll Hits 2 Million Globally

The global death toll from COVID-19 has crossed two million on Friday, which poses a huge problem to vaccine rollout.
Latino Groups Ask Biden To Postpone in-Person Testing for English Language Learners

Latino Groups Ask Biden To Postpone in-Person Testing for English Language Learners

Several Latino education and civil rights groups are asking President-elect Joe Biden to push back in-person English-language testing to protect the students from COVID-19.
Doctors Warn of COVID-19's Permanent Symptom

Doctors Warn of COVID-19's Permanent Symptom

There are many things you have to look out for when it comes to coronavirus infection. But some of those already infected by the virus may not be aware that they could get one permanent COVID-19 symptom.
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Data for Young Children Unavailable Until 2022, CEO Says

Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Data for Young Children Unavailable Until 2022, CEO Says

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine trial data for young children is not expected until 2022, CEO Stephane Bancel said Monday.
U.S. Requires COVID-19 Tests for All Arriving Air Travelers

U.S. Requires COVID-19 Tests for All Arriving Air Travelers

The United States will mandate those traveling to the country to show proof of a negative test for COVID-19 prior to boarding.
COVID-19 Patient Dies After Judge in Argentina Forces Clinic To Inject Bleach

COVID-19 Patient Dies After Judge in Argentina Forces Clinic to Inject Bleach

A COVID-19 patient died in Argentina on Monday after a judge ordered a private clinic to administer chlorine dioxide to the patient.
China's Sinovac COVID-19 Vaccine Is Less Than 60% Effective in Brazil Trial: Report

China's Sinovac COVID-19 Vaccine Is Less Than 60% Effective in Brazil Trial: Report

China's Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine was reported to have a general efficacy of less than 60 percent in its late-stage clinical trial in Brazil.
Florida Vaccine Rollout Faces Supply Issues, Disorganized Distribution Plans

Florida Vaccine Rollout Faces Supply Issues, Disorganized Distribution Plans

The state of Florida's COVID-19 vaccine rollout has been met with various challenges, ranging from supply issues, communication challenges, and disordered distribution plans.
South Florida Doctor’s Death Two Weeks After Getting Coronavirus Vaccine Under Investigation

South Florida Doctor's Death Two Weeks After Getting Coronavirus Vaccine Under Investigation

A South Florida doctor's death weeks after receiving his coronavirus vaccine is under investigation by Miami-Dade medical examiners.
California in Need of Medical Workers as Volunteer Health Corps Dwindles

California in Dire Need of Medical Workers Due to Worrisome Shortage of Volunteer Health Corps

California is in desperate need of medical workers as its volunteer health corps dwindled from the swamp of coronavirus patients in facilities.