COVID-19 ‘immune memory’ could last at least 6 months, study suggests
According to the study, immunity to the coronavirus infection may last for at least six months, and potentially much longer, after a person was initially infected.
According to the study, immunity to the coronavirus infection may last for at least six months, and potentially much longer, after a person was initially infected.
More than 900 of Mayo Clinic’s staff sickened with COVID-19
The Mayo Clinic reported that 905 Midwest staffers were diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last two weeks, according to spokesperson Kelley Luckstein.
The Mayo Clinic reported that 905 Midwest staffers were diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last two weeks, according to spokesperson Kelley Luckstein.
'More cases, more rapidly': Birx, Fauci warn Americans to buckle down as COVID-19 cases surge
The White House Coronavirus Task Force on Thursday urged Americans to “double down” on efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The White House Coronavirus Task Force on Thursday urged Americans to “double down” on efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
FDA authorizes second COVID-19 treatment drug to be used in combination with remdesivir
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) Thursday for the drug baricitinib, in combination with remdesivir, for the treatment of suspected or laboratory confirmed COVID-19 in hospitalized adults and pediatric patients two years of age or older requiring supplemental oxygen, invasive mechanical ventilation or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) Thursday for the drug baricitinib, in combination with remdesivir, for the treatment of suspected or laboratory confirmed COVID-19 in hospitalized adults and pediatric patients two years of age or older requiring supplemental oxygen, invasive mechanical ventilation or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
Tyson suspends Iowa plant managers amid COVID-19 betting claim
The company's president and CEO, Dean Banks, said he was “extremely upset” about the allegations against managers at its plant in Waterloo, Iowa, saying they do not represent the company's values.
The company's president and CEO, Dean Banks, said he was “extremely upset” about the allegations against managers at its plant in Waterloo, Iowa, saying they do not represent the company's values.
Hepatitis A outbreak confirmed in Carroll County
Public health officials have confirmed 46 cases of hepatitis A among Carroll County residents.
Public health officials have confirmed 46 cases of hepatitis A among Carroll County residents.
‘URGENT ALERT’: CDC urges mask use, social distancing ‘NOW’ amid COVID-19 surge
The CDC posted an “urgent alert” tweet calling on people to wear a mask and follow other safety precautions to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.
The CDC posted an “urgent alert” tweet calling on people to wear a mask and follow other safety precautions to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.
'NICU Grandpa' David Deutchman, who cuddled newborns, dies after battle with cancer
David Deutchman, the volunteer who was affectionately known as the "NICU Grandpa" at Scottish Rite's neonatal intensive care unit passed away after battling pancreatic cancer. He was 86.
David Deutchman, the volunteer who was affectionately known as the "NICU Grandpa" at Scottish Rite's neonatal intensive care unit passed away after battling pancreatic cancer. He was 86.
NYC schools go all-remote; Cuomo warns of 'astronomical' positive test rates in state
All New York City Public Schools will temporarily close to in-person instruction beginning Thursday due to increasing coronavirus cases, announced school officials.
All New York City Public Schools will temporarily close to in-person instruction beginning Thursday due to increasing coronavirus cases, announced school officials.
Will social distancing cause my immune system to weaken?
Our immune systems are hard at work even when we're 6 feet apart from others or stuck at home all day.
Our immune systems are hard at work even when we're 6 feet apart from others or stuck at home all day.
All NFL teams will enter intensive COVID-19 protocol Saturday
All NFL teams will be placed under intensive COVID-19 protocol to mitigate the risk as the number of cases rise around the country.
All NFL teams will be placed under intensive COVID-19 protocol to mitigate the risk as the number of cases rise around the country.
Deaf community facing mental health challenges amid pandemic
The deaf community said mental health is a major issue during pandemic. A lack of access to news, face coverings and social distancing has led to loneliness and stress.
The deaf community said mental health is a major issue during pandemic. A lack of access to news, face coverings and social distancing has led to loneliness and stress.
Being cautious as Thanksgiving celebrations approach
The pandemic has many foregoing traditional Thanksgiving celebrations this year for smaller gatherings. And those will require extra steps to help stop the spread of the virus this holiday season.
The pandemic has many foregoing traditional Thanksgiving celebrations this year for smaller gatherings. And those will require extra steps to help stop the spread of the virus this holiday season.
Principal praises students, staff for lack of COVID-19 infections during in-person classes
The principal of a metro Atlanta school that's had no cases of COVID-19 urges families to use caution as the holiday season approaches. The staff and students at St. Thomas More have successfully dodged the respiratory virus and one parent credit the stringent protocols in place at the school.
The principal of a metro Atlanta school that's had no cases of COVID-19 urges families to use caution as the holiday season approaches. The staff and students at St. Thomas More have successfully dodged the respiratory virus and one parent credit the stringent protocols in place at the school.
‘My daughter was perfectly healthy’: 5-year-old Texas girl tragically dies of COVID-19
The parents of a 5-year-old Texas girl are mourning after their daughter died tragically and unexpectedly of COVID-19.
The parents of a 5-year-old Texas girl are mourning after their daughter died tragically and unexpectedly of COVID-19.
Will COVID-19 vaccine protect kids? Pfizer launches new trial to find out
More than a million US children have contracted COVID-19, according to a new report. Yet, most of the testing for coronavirus vaccines have left children out. That is changing.
More than a million US children have contracted COVID-19, according to a new report. Yet, most of the testing for coronavirus vaccines have left children out. That is changing.
COVID-19 deaths in US surpass 250,000 as states add new restrictions
More than 250,000 deaths in the United States are now blamed on COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins University.
More than 250,000 deaths in the United States are now blamed on COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Lakeland Army reservist is 10th U.S. military member to die from COVID-19
U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Calvin Ogletree was always big on the military. He joined the Army right after graduating from Kathleen High School. Eventually, he did tours in Iraq, Bosnia, and elsewhere, and always lived to tell about it.
U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Calvin Ogletree was always big on the military. He joined the Army right after graduating from Kathleen High School. Eventually, he did tours in Iraq, Bosnia, and elsewhere, and always lived to tell about it.
It'll be 'years' before pre-COVID tourism numbers return, cities project
Cities expect for it to take years before tourism returns to pre-pandemic levels.
Cities expect for it to take years before tourism returns to pre-pandemic levels.
Pfizer to seek clearance soon; new data shows its COVID-19 vaccine is 95% effective
Pfizer announced more results in its ongoing coronavirus vaccine study that suggest the shots are 95% effective.
Pfizer announced more results in its ongoing coronavirus vaccine study that suggest the shots are 95% effective.