Mu – KIRO 7 Seattle News

[ad_1] The World Health Organization is closely monitoring a new variant of COVID-19: Mu. >> Read more trending news Also known as B.1.621, mu was first discovered in South America. The WHO has listed the mu strain as a “variant of interest” in this week’s post. epidemiological update. WHO has found that “the variant has … Read more

“Many of our school systems” risk closing amid flare-ups, doctor warns

[ad_1] Children represent a greater number of COVID-19 cases because the highly transmissible Delta variant spreads quickly. And as millions of students return to school across the country, health officials warn the number of infections could worsen, potentially forcing schools to return to distance learning. “We’re going to start to see a lot of our … Read more

Covid survivors more likely to have kidney problems, study finds

[ad_1] Since the start of the pandemic, doctors have found that people who become very ill with Covid-19 often experience kidney problems, not just the lung deficiencies which are the hallmark of the disease. Now, a large study suggests that kidney problems can last for months after patients recover from the initial infection, and can … Read more

Low Interest Federal Disaster Loans Available To Fire Victims – Virtually

[ad_1] Low-interest federal disaster loans now available to businesses and residents of California following President Biden’s declaration of major disaster, said Isabella Casillas Guzman, administrator of the US Small Business Administration . The statement covers Lassen, Nevada, Placer and Plumas counties following the wildfires that began on July 13. “The SBA is strongly committed to … Read more

At least 15 million doses of Covid vaccine have been wasted in the United States since March, new data shows

[ad_1] Pharmacies and state governments in the United States have thrown away at least 15.1 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine since March 1, according to government data obtained by NBC News – a much larger number than previously known and still probably undercoverage. Four national drugstore chains have reported more than one million wasted doses … Read more

Marion Nonprofit Shifts to Mobile Advocacy Model – WISH-TV | Indianapolis News | Indiana weather

[ad_1] MARION, Ind. (Inside INdiana Business) – A division of Marion-based nonprofit Family Service Society Inc. is transitioning from a domestic violence shelter to a new model of mobile advocacy. Hands of Hope says the change will better serve victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence and stalking. The nonprofit says the shift to … Read more

3 times more people died from COVID in August than in July

[ad_1] COVID-19 and children under 12: How the pandemic is affecting the unvaccinated Cases of COVID-19 have increased in children, especially those under the age of 12 who are not vaccinated. Here’s how to protect them. Just the FAQ, USA TODAY The outbreak of COVID-19 caused by the delta variants in August made it one … Read more

Evidence of vaccine recalls unclear, but Biden moves forward anyway

[ad_1] The United States is set to start rolling out booster shots in a few weeks, with one more major sticking point to be resolved: It’s not yet entirely clear that third injections are needed. President Joe Biden recently promised to start rolling out boosters the week of September 20, pending the green light from … Read more

COVID-19 outbreak in Father Joe’s villages (San Diego News Now)

[ad_1] An increase in COVID-19 cases at two shelters in Father Joe’s villages has prompted the construction of a temporary outdoor facility for those who test positive. Eventually, all positive cases will be placed in local hotel rooms for isolation. In the meantime, if you missed the deadline to register to vote by mail yesterday, … Read more