Pfizer: COVID-19 pill remains effective against severe disease, omicron variant
Pfizer said its experimental COVID-19 pill Paxlovid reduced hospitalizations and deaths by 89% among high-risk adults when taken shortly after initial symptoms.
Pfizer said its experimental COVID-19 pill Paxlovid reduced hospitalizations and deaths by 89% among high-risk adults when taken shortly after initial symptoms.
Student creates Black medical illustrations to improve education, health care
Chidiebere Ibe, 25, of Nigeria hopes to improve medical education and health care with his textbook illustrations depicting Black skin.
Chidiebere Ibe, 25, of Nigeria hopes to improve medical education and health care with his textbook illustrations depicting Black skin.
2nd Minnesota student wins $100,000 scholarship for COVID vaccine
Parents must enter their child by 11:59 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13 to be eligible for the final $100,000 college scholarship drawing for student COVID vaccines.
Parents must enter their child by 11:59 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13 to be eligible for the final $100,000 college scholarship drawing for student COVID vaccines.
Fauci: Americans may 'just have to deal with' more COVID boosters
Dr. Anthony Fauci made the statement on Sunday morning and said that the level of protection that the current coronavirus booster shots give to individuals will have to be monitored closely over the next several months.
Dr. Anthony Fauci made the statement on Sunday morning and said that the level of protection that the current coronavirus booster shots give to individuals will have to be monitored closely over the next several months.
Minnesota’s 2nd omicron case confirmed at MSU-Mankato
Minnesota’s second case of the COVID-19 omicron variant has been confirmed in a person associated with Minnesota State University Mankato. They were vaccinated, had recently traveled within the U.S., and their symptoms have resolved.
Minnesota’s second case of the COVID-19 omicron variant has been confirmed in a person associated with Minnesota State University Mankato. They were vaccinated, had recently traveled within the U.S., and their symptoms have resolved.
Navy commander loses job after refusing COVID-19 vaccine
Cmdr. Lucian Kins was relieved of his duties Friday as second in command of the USS Winston Churchill, a destroyer, by Navy Capt. Ken Anderson, commander of Naval Surface Squadron 14.
Cmdr. Lucian Kins was relieved of his duties Friday as second in command of the USS Winston Churchill, a destroyer, by Navy Capt. Ken Anderson, commander of Naval Surface Squadron 14.
In US, more than 200 million people now fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Over 200 million people in the U.S. — or about 60% of the total population — are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, even as cases and hospitalizations climb.
Over 200 million people in the U.S. — or about 60% of the total population — are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, even as cases and hospitalizations climb.
Can't find a COVID booster shot? Blame the worker shortage
This week, Minnesota health officials launched a campaign encouraging people to get their COVID-19 booster shots in time for holiday gatherings later this month.
This week, Minnesota health officials launched a campaign encouraging people to get their COVID-19 booster shots in time for holiday gatherings later this month.
FDA expands Pfizer COVID booster, 3rd dose available for 16 and 17 years olds
The U.S. is expanding COVID-19 boosters, opening a third dose of Pfizer's vaccine to people as young as age 16.
The U.S. is expanding COVID-19 boosters, opening a third dose of Pfizer's vaccine to people as young as age 16.
Omicron basics: Mayo Clinic expert on severity, vaccine resilience
“Let me make this clear, we can no longer eradicate this virus and this disease. Your great great great grandchildren will be getting immunized against this disease," said Director/Founder of Mayo Clinic Vaccine Research Group, Dr. Greg Poland.
“Let me make this clear, we can no longer eradicate this virus and this disease. Your great great great grandchildren will be getting immunized against this disease," said Director/Founder of Mayo Clinic Vaccine Research Group, Dr. Greg Poland.
New Zealand plans to implement lifetime ban on cigarettes for youth
New Zealand plans to end tobacco smoking by implementing a lifetime ban for those aged 14 or younger. The minimum age to buy cigarettes would keep rising year after year.
New Zealand plans to end tobacco smoking by implementing a lifetime ban for those aged 14 or younger. The minimum age to buy cigarettes would keep rising year after year.
New premature birth report card shows glaring Minnesota disparties
The number of overall preterm births in Minnesota are dropping, but only if the mothers are white.
The number of overall preterm births in Minnesota are dropping, but only if the mothers are white.
Omicron basics: Mayo Clinic expert talks severity, vaccine resilience
On Wednesday Dr. Greg Poland, a Mayo Clinic vaccine and epidemiology expert, and founder and director of the Mayo Vaccine Research Group breaks down what doctors know about the latest Omicron COVID-19 variant and how effective current vaccines are against it.
On Wednesday Dr. Greg Poland, a Mayo Clinic vaccine and epidemiology expert, and founder and director of the Mayo Vaccine Research Group breaks down what doctors know about the latest Omicron COVID-19 variant and how effective current vaccines are against it.
Senate rejects Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for businesses
The Senate has narrowly approved a resolution to nullify the Biden administration’s requirement that businesses with 100 or more workers have their employees be vaccinated against the coronavirus or submit to weekly testing.
The Senate has narrowly approved a resolution to nullify the Biden administration’s requirement that businesses with 100 or more workers have their employees be vaccinated against the coronavirus or submit to weekly testing.
Pfizer: COVID-19 booster offers protection against omicron in early study
Pfizer said its COVID-19 booster dose may protect against the new omicron variant, but the initial two doses appear significantly less effective.
Pfizer said its COVID-19 booster dose may protect against the new omicron variant, but the initial two doses appear significantly less effective.
COVID-related stress weighs heavily on Gen Z
Among Americans in Gen Z, 46% said the pandemic has made it harder to pursue their education or career goals.
Among Americans in Gen Z, 46% said the pandemic has made it harder to pursue their education or career goals.
WHO: Kids in 5-14 age group account for Europe's highest COVID-19 rates
The WHO's office for Europe said children in the 5 to 14 age group now account for the highest rates of reported COVID-19 infections in the region.
The WHO's office for Europe said children in the 5 to 14 age group now account for the highest rates of reported COVID-19 infections in the region.
Italy to enforce COVID-19 vaccine status checks at indoor restaurants, theaters, museums
Italy is making life more uncomfortable for unvaccinated people as the holidays draw near.
Italy is making life more uncomfortable for unvaccinated people as the holidays draw near.
US to boost COVID-19 vaccine global distribution with $400M investment
“This money will speed efforts both to get shots in arms and to support vaccine manufacturing in low-and-middle-income countries,” USAID administrator Samantha Power announced Monday.
“This money will speed efforts both to get shots in arms and to support vaccine manufacturing in low-and-middle-income countries,” USAID administrator Samantha Power announced Monday.
NYC vaccine mandate includes children as young as 5
Children as young as 5 years old will be required to get vaccines in New York City to enter restaurants and other indoor venues.
Children as young as 5 years old will be required to get vaccines in New York City to enter restaurants and other indoor venues.