Dangers of Delta, a summer wave and masks: an expert’s point of view

[ad_1] Of the many questions that continue to circulate about the COVID-19 pandemic, what the future holds for the Delta variant is possibly one of the most prevalent. “If you are vaccinated you shouldn’t worry about the Delta variant. If you are not vaccinated you are really in trouble because it is likely that you … Read more

New COVID Symptoms: How Long Do They Last? When do they stop?

[ad_1] The delta variant of the new coronavirus is here, creating a further increase in COVID-19 cases across the country. Many who have never had the virus before may wonder when the symptoms of COVID may go away. How Long Do COVID Symptoms Last? There is no precise and quick figure for how long the … Read more

4 other counties in the Greater Bay Area renew their call for interior masking as the delta variant increases

[ad_1] On Monday, four other counties in the Greater Bay Area joined their neighbors in recommending that all residents, regardless of their vaccination status, resume wearing masks indoors. Health workers in Napa, Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties issued a joint statement advising people to use masks in indoor public spaces “out of caution,” … Read more

As markets crash, Moderna shares post gains

[ad_1] As the Dow Jones collapses on Monday, Moderna shares continue to gain ground. The pharmaceutical giant’s stock was up more than 6% as of 10:15 a.m. ET, hitting a record low as the Dow Jones tumbled more than 600 points. The payoff comes as fears grow that COVID-19 will rebound across America. (The shares … Read more

UK Covid: Shortage of workers forces businesses to close as cases rise

[ad_1] But a growing number of businesses, including supermarkets and pubs, are now facing labor shortages that threaten their operations, as coronavirus infections rise and push many people away from their jobs. One of Britain’s leading pub chains, Greene King, said it had to temporarily close 33 pubs last week due to the number of … Read more

Illinois COVID update today: IT reports 670 cases, 4 deaths

[ad_1] CHICAGO (WLS) – Illinois public health officials reported 670 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 and four related deaths on Monday. There have been 1,402,763 cases of COVID in total, including 23,377 deaths in the state since the start of the pandemic. The preliminary positivity of the seven-day statewide test from July 12 … Read more