[ad_1] Coronavirus cases are decreasing and the number of vaccinations is increasing. That’s good news, isn’t it? Yes, but strains of COVID-19 believed to be more transmissible have public health experts warning of a possible further increase in cases. A new variant of the coronavirus first discovered in South Africa has now been discovered in … Read more
[ad_1] About 1 in 5 Utahns who have not received the COVID-19 vaccine say they may not receive one. (Rick Egan | Tribune file photo) Kenley Hansen receives a COVID-19 vaccination from Kirsten Weber as residents of Utah County line up for their vaccinations at a former Shopko store in Spanish Fork on Wednesday, January … Read more
[ad_1] We make this important information available without subscription as a public service. But we depend on the support of readers to do this job. Please consider supporting freelance journalism in Alaska, at just $ 1.99 for the first month of your subscription. Friday’s case count continues a downward trend in the number of infections … Read more
[ad_1] As more Americans receive the COVID-19 vaccine, some are sharing their excitement with friends and family by posting a selfie with their vaccination card on social media. It might not be such a good idea, warns the Better Business Bureau. The BBB reminds people that the vaccination record contains personal information, and posting a … Read more
[ad_1] Researchers at two universities said Friday’s testing confirmed the first known cases of the so-called California strain of COVID-19 in Oregon and that additional genomic sequencing showed more evidence of the British strain in several parts of the state. Officials at Oregon State University and Oregon Health & Science University have confirmed that their … Read more
[ad_1] Two days after Hurricane Zeta passed through New Orleans, I searched the dark corridors of a private medical research lab in Metairie for an appointment that couldn’t be canceled. The power was still cut, but the study of vaccines had to continue. Guided by the dim light filtering through a window, a nurse stuck … Read more
[ad_1] A freezer outage in Washington prompted clinics at the University of Seattle and the University of Washington to vaccinate thousands of people overnight. Swedish non-profit health system tweeted Thursday evening, 588 appointments for the Moderna coronavirus vaccine were available from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. All appointments were made shortly after the tweet was … Read more
[ad_1] The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed that the first 22 million Americans had been vaccinated against COVID-19 at a meeting on January 27, marking another milestone in the tumultuous rollout of the vaccine in the country . Presentation from the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices The data on vaccine safety … Read more
[ad_1] 13:21 PST 1/29/2021 through Ryan parker The actor shared the news the same day he appeared on Disney + ‘s final episode of “WandaVision,” reprising his role as FBI agent Jimmy Woo. Randall Park recently received some good and surprising news: he has been vaccinated against COVID-19. The actor appeared on Friday on The … Read more
[ad_1] Credit: CC0 Public Domain COVID-19 can negatively affect sperm quality and reduce fertility in men, according to research published in Reproduction. The study indicates that infection with COVID-19 can lead to increased sperm death, inflammation, and oxidative stress, leading to lower sperm quality and potentially reduced fertility. These results provide the first direct experimental … Read more