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COVID-19: Delta Variant Expected To Be Dominant In US, Says CDC COVID-19: Delta Variant Expected To Be Dominant In US, Says CDC
Covid-19: Delta Variant Expected To Be Dominant In US, Says CDC Federal health officials are cautioning that the new Delta COVID-19 variant is likely to become the new dominant strain of the virus in the US, prompting new calls for Americans to get vaccinated. Rochelle Walensky, the director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), said on Friday, June 18 that the more transmissible Delta variant, known as B.1.617.2 has already become the dominant strain in the UK and is likely to follow suit in the US. 
Earlier story - COVID-19: Delta Variant's Symptoms Different, More Dangerous Than Original Virus, Doctors Say “As worrisome as this D…

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COVID-19: New Time Frame Provided For When Vaccine Booster Shots May Be Necessary COVID-19: New Time Frame Provided For When Vaccine Booster Shots May Be Necessary
Covid-19: New Time Frame Provided For When Vaccine Booster Shots May Be Necessary Executives and experts at the center of COVID-19 pandemic response are now providing a more specific possible time frame for when Americans who were first to receive a vaccine dose may need to take a booster shot. Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla, speaking during an Axios event, said that the data he has reviewed supports the notion "that likely there will be a need for a booster somewhere between eight and 12 months" after the initial vaccination regime. That means those who were among the first to get a vaccine shot in mid to late December 2020 or early January 2021 would likely need a booster sh…

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COVID-19: Results Of New Federal Study On Vaccine Effectiveness Released COVID-19: Results Of New Federal Study On Vaccine Effectiveness Released
Covid-19: Results Of New Federal Study On Vaccine Effectiveness Released A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that the COVID-19 vaccine has proven effective in preventing hospitalizations among older adults who are fully vaccinated. According to the CDC, the Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccines are 94 percent effective in adults ages 65 and older who have received both doses of the shot and allowed 14 days to pass after the second dose. The study, which followed more than 400 hospitalized adults across 14 states from January to March, also found that the two-dose vaccines are 64 percent effective in the elderly who have o…

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COVID-19: Here's How Many Have Missed Scheduled Second Dose Of Vaccine So Far, CDC Says COVID-19: Here's How Many Have Missed Scheduled Second Dose Of Vaccine So Far, CDC Says
Covid-19: Here's How Many Have Missed Scheduled Second Dose Of Vaccine So Far, CDC Says A larger number of Americans are skipping their scheduled second shot for the COVID-19 vaccine, according to new data released from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC found that most recently, more than five million people, approximately 8 percent of those receiving vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech - which require two doses several weeks apart to complete the process - have skipped their second doses. That number is up from approximately 3.4 percent a month ago as the country was ramping up its vaccination program. Officials noted that the CDC is still coll…

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COVID-19: Did You Get Now-Paused J&J Vaccine? These Are Rare Symptoms To Watch For, CDC Says COVID-19: Did You Get Now-Paused J&J Vaccine? These Are Rare Symptoms To Watch For, CDC Says
Covid-19: Did You Get Now-Paused J&J Vaccine? These Are Rare Symptoms To Watch For, CDC Says The one-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine has proven efficient in getting the needles in as many Americans’ arms as possible, but some are reporting debilitating side effects after receiving their shot. Recently, some have come forward with severe symptoms after being administered the COVID-19 vaccine, prompting some health officials to issue warnings and the FDA to press pause on distributing new allocations to pharmacies and healthcare providers across the country. Earlier story - CDC, FDA Call For Pause On Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Symptoms include a severe, persisting hea…

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COVID-19: Second-Dose Skipping Sparks Concern Among Medical Experts COVID-19: Second-Dose Skipping Sparks Concern Among Medical Experts
Covid-19: Second-Dose Skipping Sparks Concern Among Medical Experts Though millions of COVID-19 vaccines are being administered daily in the United States, some medical experts are now concerned about some eager Americans going to get their first dose and then skipping out on the second out of complacency. Some are citing side effects that come with the second dose of the two-shot Moderna and Pfizer vaccines, which has increased “vaccine-hesitancy” and has some not heading back to their healthcare provider to complete the vaccination process. Others have simply missed appointments or opted against going back to receive a second dose. However, health of…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Youth Sports, Not Reopening Schools, Fueling Increase In Cases, CDC Says COVID-19: Youth Sports, Not Reopening Schools, Fueling Increase In Cases, CDC Says
Covid-19: Youth Sports, Not Reopening Schools, Fueling Increase In Cases, CDC Says Youth sports, not the recent reopening of schools, has been cited for the recent rise of new COVID-19 cases among youths across America, federal health officials said. Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), said that the latest data found that COVID is spreading rapidly among younger Americans participating in after-school activities such as sports and clubs, where they gather unsafely in clusters. Walensky noted that the reopening of schools has not been linked to the rise in US cases, which are up approximately 3 percent week-to-w…

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COVID-19: Amid Fears Of New Wave, Fauci Weighs In As Battle Between Vaccine, Variants Heats Up COVID-19: Amid Fears Of New Wave, Fauci Weighs In As Battle Between Vaccine, Variants Heats Up
Covid-19: Amid Fears Of New Wave, Fauci Weighs In As Battle Between Vaccine, Variants Heats Up While millions of Americans have expressed concerns about another new wave of COVID-19 infections, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, said that he believes those fears may be overblown. Fauci said that as long as the country continues its mass vaccination efforts and ramping up the vaccine program, America will be able to avoid another “explosion” of COVID-19 cases in what would be the fourth major wave of new infections. Related story - COVID-19: Fourth Wave? Experts Disagree, But Say US At Tipping Point In Battle Vs. Virus The doctor cautioned that there could…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: CDC Director Warns Of 'Impending Doom,' As US Cases Rise; Biden Takes New Action COVID-19: CDC Director Warns Of 'Impending Doom,' As US Cases Rise; Biden Takes New Action
Covid-19: CDC Director Warns Of 'Impending Doom,' As US Cases Rise; Biden Takes New Action Alarm bells are ringing and red flags are flying for Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as she senses “impending doom” as the number of COVID-19 cases is on the rise amid a possible fourth wave, as the White House announced new actions. An emotional Walensky's voice broke during a briefing on Monday, March 29 as she cautioned Americans not to get complacent as a new wave of the virus could hit the country. “I’m (going to) lose the script and I’m going to reflect on the recurring feeling I have of impending doom,” she said from the W…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: CDC Revisiting Guidance After Study Reveals New Safe Social DIstance For Students COVID-19: CDC Revisiting Guidance After Study Reveals New Safe Social DIstance For Students
Covid-19: CDC Revisiting Guidance After Study Reveals New Safe Social DIstance For Students With President Joe Biden pushing to have all students back in the classroom within his first 100 days in office, and no later than the fall, the Centers for Disease Control is evaluating its guidance on socially distancing inside schools. Currently, students are advised to stay at least six feet apart while wearing facial coverings, however, a new study found that the number could possibly be dropped to three feet of social distance while still maintaining the safety of students and staff. A study recently published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, looked at 242 school districts…

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COVID-19: Here's When Teens Could Start Getting Vaccinated, Dr. Fauci Says COVID-19: Here's When Teens Could Start Getting Vaccinated, Dr. Fauci Says
Covid-19: Here's When Teens Could Start Getting Vaccinated, Dr. Fauci Says It may not be long until high school students and other teenagers can begin getting vaccinated for COVID-19, according to infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci, who is President Biden's chief medical advisor. Fauci said on CBS News Sunday, March 7 that teens should be able to receive their COVID-19 vaccines by the fall, with younger students likely to become eligible for vaccinations early next year. High school students should expect to receive the vaccine at or near the beginning of the next academic school year, Fauci said. Tests are currently ongoing to ensure that the shots are s…

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COVID-19: This Is When We Can All Stop Wearing Masks, Fauci Says COVID-19: This Is When We Can All Stop Wearing Masks, Fauci Says
Covid-19: This Is When We Can All Stop Wearing Masks, Fauci Says As COVID-19 vaccines and full inoculations become more common, Dr. Anthony Fauci outlined under which conditions people can stop wearing face masks. Face masks have been an integral part of stopping the spread of COVID-19. Wearing the personal protection equipment is required in many public spaces. On Monday, March 1, Fauci, the director of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and chief medical advisor to President Biden, said that there is a point - and for some people, it is already here - when they can stop wearing face masks. If a person has been fully vaccin…

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by Kristin Palpini