New data from several vaccine trials offer positive signs, but many public health experts say emerging variants mean the next few months will be a…
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Biden EPA Pick Pledges To Take Swift Action On Climate, Fix Trump-Era Damage
Michael Regan, currently North Carolina’s top environmental regulator, would be the first Black man to lead the powerful federal agency.Michael Regan, currently North Carolina’s top…
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California Deprioritizing Vaccine For Incarcerated, Homeless Sparks Outrage
As the state moves to an age-based rollout for the COVID-19 vaccine, advocates worry that people who are unhoused or incarcerated will be left behind.As…
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CDC: COVID-19 cases drop to pre-Thanksgiving levels
Stephanie Soucheray | News Reporter | CIDRAP News Feb 03, 2021 Though US numbers have fallen, the CDC head warns they are overall still very high.…
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New AstraZeneca COVID vaccine data ease worries over 2nd-dose delay
Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | CIDRAP News Feb 03, 2021 Findings suggest the vaccine provides strong protection after 1 dose and could slow disease…
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I have an appt on Friday with my PCP to go over a Heartwise test and regular bloodwork. I already know the Heartwise results, the…
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The alert, which said that the killer doll from the “Child’s Play” horror films was a suspect in a kidnapping, was sent as a “result…
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Adults 20 to 49 may have driven 72% of US COVID surges
Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer | CIDRAP News Feb 03, 2021 People age 35 to 49 have especially contributed to recent outbreaks. Mary Van…
View More Adults 20 to 49 may have driven 72% of US COVID surgesToo late to get Aflac?
My mom recently had blood work done at an urgent care. The doctor came back and told her she has “immature lymphoma cells” and she…
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