(CNBC) The first case of a new and potentially more infectious strain of Covid-19 has been confirmed in the United States, Colorado health officials said Tuesday. The health officials confirmed the case and notified the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The infected individual, a man in his 20s, does not have a history of traveling and is in isolation in Elbert … [Read more...] about U.S. Confirms First Case of the New COVID Strain Discovered in UK
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Vaccinated US Nurse Contracts COVID-19, Expert Says Pfizer Shot Needed More Time to Work
(Reuters) A nurse in California tested positive for COVID-19 more than a week after receiving Pfizer Inc's vaccine, an ABC News affiliate reported on Tuesday, but a medical expert said the body needs more time to build up protection. Matthew W., 45, a nurse at two different local hospitals, said in a Facebook post on December 18 that he had received the Pfizer vaccine, … [Read more...] about Vaccinated US Nurse Contracts COVID-19, Expert Says Pfizer Shot Needed More Time to Work
FDA Investigates Allergic Reactions to Pfizer COVID Vaccine After More Healthcare Workers Hospitalized
(Children’s Health Defense) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) told reporters late Friday the agency is investigating “about five” allergic reactions to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in “multiple states.” The announcement followed Friday’s news that an Illinois hospital temporarily shut down its COVID vaccination program after four healthcare … [Read more...] about FDA Investigates Allergic Reactions to Pfizer COVID Vaccine After More Healthcare Workers Hospitalized
If You Want to Travel Next Year, You May Need a Vaccine Passport
(CNN Business) Now that coronavirus vaccines are starting to roll out in the US and abroad, many people may be dreaming of the day when they can travel, shop and go to the movies again. But in order to do those activities, you may eventually need something in addition to the vaccine: a vaccine passport application. Several companies and technology groups have begun … [Read more...] about If You Want to Travel Next Year, You May Need a Vaccine Passport
Minnesota Lawmakers Claim 40-Percent Inflation in State COVID Death Numbers
(LifeSiteNews) Two Minnesota lawmakers have called for an investigation of the state’s COVID-19 mortality data after finding that hundreds of recent deaths may have been misattributed to the virus. State senator Scott Jensen and state representative Mary Franson, both Republicans, released a video last week pressing officials to “audit the death certificates” in … [Read more...] about Minnesota Lawmakers Claim 40-Percent Inflation in State COVID Death Numbers