Health

CDC Clears Second Booster Shot of Pfizer, Moderna for People 50 and Older

CDC Clears Second Booster Shot of Pfizer, Moderna for People 50 and Older

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, has approved the use of Pfizer and Moderna second booster shot for people 50 and older.
Long COVID-19 Symptoms Depend on COVID-19 Variant Contracted by an Infected Person - Study

Long COVID-19 Symptoms Depend on COVID-19 Variant Contracted by an Infected Person - Study

By Paola Hernández
Long coronavirus symptoms may be experienced depending on the COVID-19 variant that a person has contracted, according to a study that is set for presentation at the European Congress of Microbiology & Infectious Disease.
Omicron Variant BA.2 Is Now the Dominant COVID-19 Variant Across the World, Causing Uptick in COVID-19 Cases

Omicron Variant BA.2 Is Now the Dominant COVID-19 Variant Across the World, Causing Uptick in COVID-19 Cases

By Paola Hernández
Omicron variant BA.2 is now considered to be the most dominant COVID-19 variant, not just in the U.S., but also around the world, according to the World Health Organization.
Dr. Anthony Fauci Denies Retirement Rumors, Says Will Wait for U.S. To Be 'Really Out' of COVID Pandemic Before Leaving Post

Dr. Anthony Fauci Denies Retirement Rumors, Says Will Wait for U.S. To Be 'Really Out' of COVID Pandemic Before Leaving Post

By Paola Hernández
Dr. Anthony Fauci has denied the retirement rumors surrounding him, saying he wanted to see the U.S. out of the COVID pandemic first before leaving his post.
U.S. Senate Passes Resolution To Overturn Mask Mandate for Public Transportation

U.S. Senate Passes Resolution To Overturn Mask Mandate for Public Transportation

By Paola Hernández
The Senate passed a resolution that would overturn the extended federal mask mandate for public transportation such as planes, trains, and subways, among others.
San Diego School Board Under Fire for Reinstating Mask Mandate | Angry Parents Gunning for Board Positions

California Mask Mandate Officially Ends, But Several Students Are Still Wearing Masks: Reactions and More

By Paola Hernández
The California mask mandate removal has not been imposed in some parts of the state, with Willow Glen Middle School still imposing a mask requirement in its premise.
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla Says Fourth Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine ‘Necessary’; Plans to Send Fourth Dose Data to FDA

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla Says Fourth Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine 'Necessary'; Plans to Send Data to FDA

By Paola Hernández
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla noted during a CBS' "Face the Nation" interview on Sunday that it will be necessary to receive the fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Suicide Rate Among Latino Men Is Rising Despite Drops in National Average, Here's Why

Suicide Rate Among Latino Men Is Rising Despite Drops in National Average, Here's Why

By Paola Hernández
A recent CDC study showed that overall suicide rates in the United States declined in 2019 and 2020, but suicides among Latino men have increased.
United Airlines to Welcome Back Unvaccinated Employees to Their Jobs Starting March 28

United Airlines to Welcome Back Unvaccinated Employees to Their Jobs Starting March 28

By Paola Hernández
United Airlines has announced a new change within their company, with a memo allowing unvaccinated workers to return to their jobs starting March 28.
Nicaragua Travel Guide: Tourist Attractions and Safety Tips to Know Before Your Trip

Nicaragua Travel Guide: Tourist Attractions and Safety Tips to Know Before Your Trip

By Paola Hernández
If you decide to travel to Nicaragua, here are some travel safety tips for avoiding trouble on your trip.
Free COVID-19 Test Kits Can Be Ordered Online for the Second Time Around: Here's How to Get Yours

Free COVID-19 Test Kits Can Be Ordered Online for the Second Time Around: Here's How to Get Yours

By Paola Hernández
Free COVID-19 tests are once again available for online order and can be shipped straight to the residence of those people who availed of the tests.
CDC New COVID-19 Guidance Drops Mask Recommendation for More Than 90 Percent of American Population

CDC New COVID-19 Guidance Drops Mask Recommendation for More Than 90 Percent of American Population

By Paola Hernández
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new COVID-19 guidance that could help the public in determining whether to ditch their masks
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Under Fire After Telling Highschool Students to Remove 'Ridiculous' Face Masks During Event

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Under Fire After Telling Highschool Students to Remove 'Ridiculous' Face Masks During Event

By Paola Hernández
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis told high school students to remove their face masks. Here are the citizens' reactions.
Omicron BA.2 Variant: 2 New Symptoms Could Indicate COVID-19 Infection

Omicron BA.2 Variant: 2 New Symptoms Could Indicate COVID-19 Infection

By Paola Hernández
A new study finds two new symptoms connected to the Omicron BA.2 variant. This comes as the United States starts to impose laxer COVID-19 restrictions and mandates.
California School Mask Mandate: When Will Mask Requirements Officially End?

California School Mask Mandate: When Will Mask Requirements Officially End?

By Paola Hernández
California school mask mandate will no longer be required for children as California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the end of mask mandates, along with governors of Oregon and Washington.
Is the COVID-19 Pandemic Getting Over Soon? Omicron BA.2 Variant Poses Threat

Is the COVID-19 Pandemic Getting Over Soon? Omicron BA.2 Variant Poses Threat

By Paola Hernández
Some states have dropped their respective mandates as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations decline. However, experts have another take with the COVID-19 Omicron variant introducing another sub-lineage called Omicron BA.2.
Baby Formula Recall Issued Amid Possible Cronobacter, Salmonella Contamination: Which Brands Are Involved?

Baby Formula Recall Issued Amid Possible Cronobacter, Salmonella Contamination: Which Brands Are Involved?

By Paola Hernández
Find out which brands are subject to baby formula recall over contamination of Chronobacter and Salmonella.
Washington Mask Mandate Lifted by Gov. Jay Inslee Effective March 21

Washington Mask Mandate Lifted by Gov. Jay Inslee Effective March 21 With Some Exceptions | Find Out Which Places Still Require Wearing Masks

By Paola Hernández
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced on Thursday that the mask mandate will be lifted starting March 21 in the state of Washington. However, it will still be required in some areas.
California Installs Mask Mandate During Super Bowl LVI | Did Super Bowl Fans Follow the Requirements?

California Installs Mask Mandate During Super Bowl LVI | Did Super Bowl Fans Follow the Requirements?

By Paola Hernández
Super Bowl LVI marks the second big game that is happening amid the COVID pandemic, prompting California state officials and the National Football League to impose rules such as mask mandate to keep the audience and players safe.
Pfizer COVID Vaccine Authorization for Children Under 5 Delayed as FDA Seeks More Data; CDC Says Booster Shots' Efficacy Wanes

Pfizer COVID Vaccine Authorization for Children Under 5 Delayed as FDA Seeks More Data; CDC Says Booster Shots' Efficacy Wanes

By Paola Hernández
The approval of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines for children under five years old hits another delay as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) needed more data.
MOST POPULAR
LATEST
Real Time Analytics