Israeli who recovered from COVID-19 re-infected with South African strain

[ad_1] For the first time, an Israeli who had previously recovered from the coronavirus was discovered on Sunday to be re-infected with the so-called South African strain, Hebrew media reported. The diagnosis came amid continued uncertainty over the effectiveness of the Pfizer / BioNTech vaccine that Israel is using for its mass inoculation program against … Read more

New variant of COVID-19 reaches Alabama: what it means for vaccines

[ad_1] As Alabama continues its vaccine rollout, the state this week saw its first confirmed case of the highly contagious coronavirus strain from the UK. And the steady global spread of other variants from Brazil and South Africa, the latest findings in South Carolina this week, raise the stakes to immunize Americans as quickly as … Read more

BBB warns against posting COVID-19 vaccine cards on social media

[ad_1] STATEN ISLAND, NY – While many people proudly displayed their COVID-19 vaccination cards on their social media to celebrate a milestone in the fight against the pandemic, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) ​​is warning the public not to not do it. A BBB press release says vaccine cards contain personal information, including full name, … Read more

Dr Fauci says these 2 side effects mean your COVID vaccine is working

[ad_1] While the side effects of the COVID vaccine may seem alarming, medical experts have warned that they are generally mild to moderate, only last 48 hours, and are in fact an indication that your injection is working. In an interview with MSNBC on Jan. 28, the White House’s chief COVID adviser Anthony Fauci, MD, … Read more

This alone could determine whether your COVID case is serious or not.

[ad_1] SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has a reputation for being unpredictable. Patients may start their infection with a relatively mild set of symptoms, only to find them rapidly escalating into dangerous new territory within days or weeks. Now Scientists Are Rushing To Study Innovative Ways To Identify Patients Likely To Have Worst COVID … Read more

NJ Reports 3,823 New COVID Cases, 29 More Deaths As Vaccinations Reach 780K

[ad_1] New Jersey on Sunday reported 3,823 more confirmed cases of coronavirus and 29 more deaths as an impending snowstorm threatens to disrupt vaccination efforts. Hospitalizations fell to 2,901, the lowest since November 28. The positivity rate for tests performed on Wednesday, the most recent day available, was 8.69% of the 54,492 tests performed. Gov. … Read more

Meet a pioneer in stroke recovery

[ad_1] Holly Ulland, a retired schoolteacher from New Jersey, and her son, Aaron, have always been extremely close. She described her son as “very compassionate, loves animals, has always been a handyman”. Young and capable, Aaron appeared to be in perfect health, until one morning in January 2019. “I woke up to use the bathroom … Read more

Arizona Reports 5,025 New COVID-19 Cases, 22 More Deaths

[ad_1] (AP Photo / Wilfredo Lee) This is a regularly updated story with the latest information on the coronavirus and its impact in Arizona and beyond for January 31, 2021. PHOENIX – Arizona health officials reported 5,025 new cases of coronavirus and 22 additional deaths from COVID-19 on Sunday. The state’s documented totals have risen … Read more