Five pandemic truths that challenge intuition

[ad_1] Updates on the coronavirus pandemic Sign up for myFT Daily Digest to be the first to know about the latest news on the coronavirus pandemic. It is striking how much Covid confusion still reigns. Some of the informational miasma is deliberate – there is profit for some in confusing others – but much of … Read more

COVID-19 vaccinations on the rise in some states with spike in infections

[ad_1] Vaccinations are starting to rise in some states where COVID-19 cases are skyrocketing, White House officials said Thursday, a sign that the summer wave is attracting the attention of Americans hesitant about vaccines as hospitals in the South are invaded by patients. Coronavirus coordinator Jeff Zients told reporters that several states with the highest … Read more

Flathead COVID cases, hospitalizations increase due to low vaccination rate

[ad_1] Flathead County has become Montana’s COVID-19 hotspot in recent weeks, with the region now reporting about 30% of the state’s active workload. Public health experts attribute the increase to low vaccination rates and the presence of a new, more infectious strain of the virus. State data shows Montana currently has nearly 700 active cases … Read more

Breast cancer patient beaten and insulted by activists protesting clinic mask policy

[ad_1] A breast cancer patient says she was physically and verbally assaulted outside of a treatment center in West Hollywood, Los Angeles. Far-right activists who were angry at the clinic’s policy of mandatory masks gathered outside the Cedars-Sinai Breast Health Services building on Thursday and harassed patients and doctors, Vice reports. Kate Burns, a patient … Read more

What does the Delta variant mean for fully vaccinated people?

[ad_1] Covid. Illustrated | iStock The United States is seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases driven by the Delta variant. How dangerous is it? Here’s all you need to know. What is the Delta variant? The Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 – the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 – was first identified in India in December 2020. … Read more