Category: PUBLIC HEALTH INFORMATION

Explainer: The New Coronavirus Variant in South Africa—Are Concerns Justified?

JOHANNESBURG—South Africa has identified a new variant of the novel coronavirus, which authorities believe is driving a surge in COVID-19 infections that could overwhelm its healthcare system. Several countries have found the new variant in cases linked to South Africa, have banned flights from the nation, disrupting holiday travel and frustrating tour operators. What Is…


Another New CCP Virus Variant Found From South Africa: UK Health Minister

Another new variant of the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus has been identified, the UK’s Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Wednesday. In a TV briefing, Hancock said that the new strain was detected on two patients, both of whom had traveled from South Africa over the past few weeks. “This new variant is highly concerning, because…


Trump Says Vaccine Rollout Going ‘Very Smoothly,’ Hails Quick Development as ‘Great Miracle’

President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the distribution of the two newly approved COVID-19 vaccines is going “very smoothly,” calling the success of his administration in surging vaccine development a “great miracle.” “Distribution of both vaccines is going very smoothly,” the president wrote in a tweet. “Amazing how many people are being vaccinated, record numbers.”…


More Than 150 California Children Diagnosed With Rare CCP Virus-Linked Condition

More than 150 children in California have been diagnosed with a rare, potentially life-threatening syndrome associated with the CCP virus since the outbreak first began in March. As of Dec. 14, least 152 children in the state have been diagnosed with the condition, officially called “Pediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome Potentially Associated with COVID-19,” or MIS-C,…


‘No Evidence’ New Virus Strain More Transmissible, Pathogenic: Operation Warp Speed Official

There’s no evidence that the new strain of the CCP virus is more transmissible, an official with the U.S. government’s Operation Warp Speed program said Monday. “I think scientifically, to date, there is no hard evidence that this virus is actually more transmissible,” Dr. Moncef Slaoui, the program’s chief scientific adviser, told reporters during a…


Moderna’s Vaccine to Arrive In States on Monday, Innoculations Set to Begin Right Away

Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine will start arriving in states on Monday, with patients immediately due to start receiving the newly approved product, which has now joined Pfizer’s vaccine in the nation’s arsenal against the pandemic. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Robert Redfield gave the final stamp of approval to Moderna’s vaccine…


Officials Trying to Figure Out If COVID-19 Vaccine Is Causing Adverse Reactions

Federal health officials are investigating cases where people who got the new COVID-19 vaccine almost immediately suffered adverse reactions, including an Alaska health worker who spent two nights in the hospital. “We are looking into this and I know the CDC and the FDA are very, very carefully looking into the situation to characterize these…


Thousands Negatively Affected After Getting COVID-19 Vaccine

Thousands of people have been unable to work or perform daily activities, or required care from a healthcare professional, after getting the new COVID-19 vaccine, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As of Dec. 18, 3,150 people reported what the agency terms “Health Impact Events” after getting vaccinated….