New strain of mutant coronavirus is nearly 50% more contagious

[ad_1] The new mutant variant of the ‘super’ coronavirus is indeed more infectious than previous variants, just as scientists feared, according to a new study. Researchers at Imperial College London have found that the new variant which is wreaking havoc in the UK may be nearly 50% more transmissible, based on samples taken from nearly … Read more

Who’s next to get the vaccine in Alabama?

[ad_1] Alabama still has a long way to go to immunize all of its healthcare workers and nursing home residents, but the image of the next person to receive the vaccines is starting to emerge. As of December 27, the state has administered vaccines to 20,354 of the more than 300,000 healthcare workers and residents … Read more

Travel nurse details conditions at Valley hospital

[ad_1] It is its third city to work on the front line during the COVID-19 pandemic, as Arizona presents a new location but a similar challenge. Travel nurse Ronnie Rodriguez worked during the pandemic at hospitals in New York and Florida. She came to Arizona and started working at a Valley hospital several weeks ago. … Read more

Aurora Health Says Pharmacist Spoiled Over 500 Doses Of COVID-19 Vaccine By Intentionally Removing Vials From Refrigerator; Police make arrest – 12/31/20

[ad_1] Lawyer Aurora Health has fired a pharmacist who allegedly tampered with 57 vials of Moderna coronavirus vaccine by intentionally taking them out of a refrigerator. And the Grafton Village Police Department said on Thursday officers had arrested the former employee. The interference resulted in 57 people receiving ineffective or less effective doses of the … Read more

Worker accused of “wasting” 500 doses of vaccine arrested

[ad_1] Yesterday, Allahpundit delved into the story of a Wisconsin hospital worker who was fired for “wasting” more than 500 doses of the vaccine by taking them out of the refrigerator and leaving them on a counter all day long. night. I admit that I was a little confused by this report. I mean, it … Read more

UNC Health acquires 725 vials of COVID-19 vaccine for Orange County Department of Health

[ad_1] CHAPEL HILL, NC (WTVD) – National problems with vaccine deployment have emerged locally. UNC Health said in an internal email obtained by Eyewitness News that they had acquired 725 COVID-19 vaccines – originally intended for the Orange County Department of Health – on Thursday evening which “must be” used by Monday morning. It is … Read more

State creates map to help patients find COVID-19 vaccine supplier

[ad_1] HOUSTON – The push to get the COVID-19 vaccine is now shifting into high gear, so the next challenge is to find a supplier, hospital or medical clinic or even a pharmacy that will give you the vaccine. To help all of us, the Texas Department of State Health Services has implemented an interactive … Read more