Here’s what Medicare Part A costs and covers in 2021

[ad_1] Almost all Americans will one day rely on Medicare for help with health care. Designed primarily to cover people 65 years of age or older, Medicare consists of several different parts. Traditional health insurance includes coverage for hospital and hospital care, and is also known as Part A. Each year, Medicare changes some aspect … Read more

Coronavirus in Pennsylvania: Nearly 17,000 new cases, 261 more deaths reported at the start of the year

[ad_1] The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 16,967 new cases of the coronavirus on Saturday, covering a two-day period due to the holidays. Across Pennsylvania, 657,292 people have contracted COVID-19 since the pandemic began nearly a year ago. Statewide, a total of 16,239 deaths have been linked to the virus, including 261 reported Thursday and … Read more

Grim start in 2021 as SF, California set coronavirus records

[ad_1] The start of 2021 has been grim for many patients and healthcare workers as the coronavirus continued to skyrocket in California and the country, leading to a record number of deaths statewide while forcing some hospitals to breaking point. California reported 585 deaths from COVID-19 as of Friday afternoon, the most in a single … Read more

Researchers find evidence suggesting COVID-19 may cause brain damage

[ad_1] Parents issue warning after 3-year-old son suffers from stroke induced by COVID-19 Three-year-old Colt Parris is doing much better after doctors believed he suffered a stroke after contracting COVID-19. ANGELS – According to a study from the National Institutes of Health, researchers found evidence to suggest that brain damage could be a product of … Read more

Texas hospitals hit new COVID record for fifth day in a row

[ad_1] AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas set a new record for hospital patients with COVID-19 for the fifth consecutive day Friday, in a continued outbreak of illness caused by the novel coronavirus after vacation gatherings and travel. Texas reported 12,481 COVID-19 patients in public hospitals on New Years Day, an increase of more than 1,750 … Read more

More contagious COVID-19 strain found in San Bernardino County – VVNG.com

[ad_1] SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (VVNG.com) – The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health was informed today by the California Department of Public Health that two cases of the more contagious B117 strain of the novel coronavirus have been detected in San Bernardino County. The variant strain is currently widespread in London and the south-east … Read more