[ad_1] Media advisory Wednesday February 10, 2021 What Long-standing obstacles to including pregnant and breastfeeding women in clinical research have led this population to now decide whether or not to receive a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine without the benefit of scientific evidence, writes Diana W. Bianchi , MD, director of Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child … Read more
[ad_1] The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 can infiltrate star-shaped cells in the brain, triggering a chain reaction that can turn off and even kill neighboring neurons, according to a new study. Star-shaped cells, called astrocytes, fulfill many roles in the nervous system and provide fuel for neurons, which carry signals throughout the body and brain. … Read more
[ad_1] SALT LAKE CITY – The number of COVID-19 cases in Utah increased by 1,299 on Wednesday, with 17 additional deaths reported, according to the Utah Department of Health. The health department estimates there were 29,337 active cases of the disease as of Wednesday – the first day the estimate fell below 30,000 since October … Read more
[ad_1] Nevada on Wednesday reported 659 more cases of coronavirus and 23 deaths in the previous day. Updated figures from the Department of Health and Human Services posted on the state’s coronavirus website brought the cumulative totals to 285,795 cases and 4,582 deaths. The new cases were slightly above the 14-day moving average of 650 … Read more
[ad_1] SALT LAKE CITY – Mass COVID-19 vaccination sites are expected to start operating in Utah in March and in three months every Utahn who wants protection against the virus should have the opportunity to receive their vaccines, have health officials told state lawmakers on Wednesday. “We will reach the entire adult population, if 100% … Read more
[ad_1] Chad Roy, PhD, corresponding study author and director of infectious disease aerobiology at Tulane National Primate Research Center. Credit: Tulane University Scientists and public health experts have long known that some people, known as “super-spreaders”, can transmit COVID-19 with incredible efficiency and devastating consequences. Now researchers at Tulane University, Harvard University, MIT, and Massachusetts … Read more
[ad_1] Federal health officials on Wednesday urged Americans to keep their masks on and take steps to make them more fitted – or even layering a fabric covering a surgical mask – saying new research had shown the masks significantly shrink the spread of the coronavirus. Recent lab experiments have shown that viral transmission could … Read more
[ad_1] SALT LAKE CITY – The number of COVID-19 cases in Utah increased by 1,299 on Wednesday, with 17 additional deaths reported, according to the Utah Department of Health. The health department estimates there were 29,337 active cases of the disease as of Wednesday – the first day the estimate fell below 30,000 since October … Read more
[ad_1] The NJ vaccine hotline is temporarily suspending the booking of appointments for the COVID vaccine, Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli said during the governor’s briefing on the coronavirus on Wednesday. Representatives will also receive new training, she said. “Since last night we have put a temporary hiatus on the ability of the call center to … Read more
[ad_1] From the Humboldt County Joint Information Center: Prioritization of the COVID-19 vaccine extends to all residents of Humboldt County aged 70 and over, all emergency service workers, all licensed child care providers, and all kindergarten to grade 12 and early childhood educators and support staff. These additions will take effect immediately, although appointments remain … Read more