PennLive.com on MSN.com
4-15-2021
Pa. House Speaker Bryan Cutler tests positive for COVID-19
Pennsylvania House Speaker Bryan Cutler said Thursday morning he has tested positive for COVID-19 and said he is experiencing mild symptoms. Cutler had previously been in quarantine due to an exposure to someone with COVID-19.
The Topeka Capital-Journal on MSN.com
4-15-2021
Shawnee County COVID-19 indicator rises five points
Shawnee County’s COVID-19 indicator rose from a score of two to a score of seven after cases and the hospital stress index rose. Shawnee county reported 116 cases between April 4 - April 10, the county’s indicator said,
Tanzania's position on the COVID-19 pandemic
In a World Report about COVID-19 vaccine use in Tanzania,1 local context was not sufficiently considered to fully understand the country's position on the COVID-19 pandemic and its use of COVID-19 vaccines.
Erie Times-News on MSN.com
4-14-2021
Erie County COVID-19 vaccine tracker: 21% people fully vaccinated
Some 21% of people living in Erie County are fully vaccinated as of April 13, according to data from the Pennsylvania Department of Health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention considers someone fully vaccinated two weeks after they've been given a single-dose shot (Johnson & Johnson) or a second shot (either Pfizer or Moderna).
WKYT on MSN.com
4-14-2021
40 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Lexington
The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department reported a total of 40 new cases of COVID-19 for Tuesday, April 13. No new deaths were reported. The new cases raised the city’s total to 33,921. The city’s death toll is 296.
Maine Advises Pause for Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
This morning, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended a pause in the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine out of an abundance of caution following reports of six cases of a rare and severe type of blood clot in recipients in the United States.
Medvedev positive for Covid-19, withdraws from Monte Carlo
Daniil Medvedev has withdrawn from the Monte Carlo Masters after testing positive for Covid-19, the ATP Tour announced on Tuesday. "It's a big disappointment not to play in Monte-Carlo. My focus is now on recovery and I look forward to getting back out on ...
Grand Forks Herald
4-8-2021
LIVE: Minnesota health officials hold 2 p.m. COVID-19 press briefing
The Minnesota Department of Health will hold a conference call to brief members of the media on the latest public health information regarding COVID-19 at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 8. Speakers will include MDH Commissioner Jan Malcolm and State Epidemiologist,
Sign Up for UNL Student COVID-19 Vaccine Registry
We have been working closely with the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) on opportunities for our students to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. Today, a portal has been opened for a Vaccine Registry for all UNL students who wish to be vaccinated.
2 vaccinated healthcare workers in NegOr contract Covid-19
DUMAGUETE CITY – Two medical front-liners in Negros Oriental who previously received their first dose of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccine tested positive of infection. Assistant Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Liland Estacion said she still ...
Department of Health
4-7-2021
5 million people in the UK receive second dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Government urges people to take up their second doses as soon as possible to maximise protection More than 5 million people in the UK have received their second dose of a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine. Health services across the UK have now administered ...
Cleveland Daily Banner
4-2-2021
Cleveland City Schools sees COVID-19 case drop
Cleveland City Schools has slightly improved its COVID-19 case numbers for this week, according to a report released Thursday. Cleveland City Schools releases a weekly COVID-19 case report that …
Peninsula Daily News
4-1-2021
State confirms cases of vaccinated people getting COVID-19
The state Department of Health is investigating reports of people in the state who tested positive for COVID-19 more than two weeks after they were fully vaccinated. Scientists call these “vaccine breakthrough” cases,
KIRO-TV on MSN.com
3-31-2021
Seattle burglars threaten victims with COVID-19
Three burglary suspects walked out of ULTA Beauty Store in White Center with $5,000 in merchandise, with one of the burglars declaring he had COVID-19 and suggesting he would spit on the victims. According to a Seattle police report,
NegOr needs more Covid-19 vax for health workers
The province of Negros Oriental has inoculated a total of 5,789 front-liners in government and private hospitals against coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) but it has run out of vaccines and is still awaiting additional deliveries.
Jackson County woman among 6 statewide COVID-19-related deaths
The Oregon Health Authority reported six more COVID-19 deaths Tuesday, including a 93-year-old Jackson County woman who tested positive March 7 and died March 8 at Providence Medford Medical Center. She had underlying medical conditions. The deaths raised ...
Ross-shire Journal
3-30-2021
UK’s wider Covid-19 death toll passed 150,000 in mid-March
More than 150,000 people in the UK have had Covid-19 recorded on their death certificate, new figures show. The grim milestone was passed on March 18, but has only now been confirmed due to the time it takes for deaths to be registered.
COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Just Expanded Again
New York State just expanded eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine. Beginning today (March 30) those 30 and older can get the COVID-19 vaccine. According to Governor Cuomo's Office, eligibility will expand further starting April 6 with those 16 years of age ...
Businesses: What’s a COVID-19 Shot Worth to You?
If you are employed and have not been vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine your employer may be taking steps to draw you closer to that by dangling dollar signs in front of you. Call it a stipend or call it a bonus,
Ellwood City Ledger
3-30-2021
COVID-19 cases surge 22.9% in Pennsylvania
New coronavirus cases leaped in Pennsylvania in the week ending Sunday, rising 22.9% as 25,075 cases were reported. The previous week had 20,397 new cases of the virus that causes COVID-19. Pennsylvania ranked seventh among the states where coronavirus was spreading the fastest on a per-person basis,
The Ridgefield Press
3-30-2021
Kentuckians aged 40 and up now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
Kentucky residents 40 and up are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced Monday that the state has now vaccinated about 40% of Kentucky adults. “We also believe we’ve vaccinated about 70% of Kentuckians who are age 70 and up,
Coronavirus in Ukraine: Day 293
COVID-19 detected in about 13% of cases. 2,597 persons hospitalised (25% of total cases revealed), 286 persons died and 3,576 persons recovered for the last day. For the whole period of pandemic 1,307,
Porterville Recorder
3-29-2021
COVID-19 update: Significant drop in active cases in county
Active cases dropped by 71 over the weekend. There are now 414 people in Tulare County who have tested positive for COVID-19. The health department also reported a relatively low increase in new cases over the weekend. The county reported 45 new cases over ...
Area COVID-19 update
According to the Monday report from the Oklahoma State Department of Health, Woodward County has 80 active COVID-19 cases.
Gila Valley Central
3-29-2021
COVID-19 cases in Graham County down 59 percent in March
SAFFORD — While the number of people eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19, the number of active coronavirus cases in the Gila Valley continues to decline. Graham County Health Department reported just 15 new cases over the past seven days ...
KXII on MSN.com
3-29-2021
Grayson County’s first COVID-19 patient fully vaccinated
The first man to be hospitalized with COVID-19 in Grayson County is now fully vaccinated. Exactly one year ago today Esmaeil ‘Essi’ Babaahmadi was fighting for his life on a ventilator, in the hospital,
Superior Telegram
3-29-2021
What studies show about pregnancy, COVID-19 vaccines
The advisory committee found that one day after vaccination, local reactions in both study groups were similar. In nearly all cases, no significant differences in reactions were experienced, such as localized pain,
Thomasville Times-Enterprise
3-29-2021
Thomas County records 22 new COVID-19 cases in last two weeks
The Georgia Department of Public Health reports there have been 3,484 COVID-19 positive tests in Thomas County, with 112 deaths. There also have been 341 people hospitalized because of the novel coronavirus since the inception of the outbreak. Thomas ...
Flagpole Magazine
3-29-2021
COVID-19 Levels Remain Low in Clarke County
The local pandemic outlook remains optimistic this week, as Clarke County COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations remain low. While Georgia still ranks near the bottom of all states for vaccination rates,
Sentinel Colorado
3-29-2021
WHO draft report says animals likely source of COVID-19
"We've got real concerns about the methodology and the process that went into that report, including the fact that the government in Beijing apparently helped to write it," U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a recent CNN interview.
No New COVID-19 Deaths Reported In Oregon Monday
There are no new COVID-19 deaths reported in Oregon Monday. That keeps the state’s death toll at 2,375 people. The Oregon Health Authority also reports 217 new cases. The new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases reported today are in the following counties: Baker (3),
Downward trend in new coronavirus cases continues
The number of new coronavirus cases in Arizona continues to decline. Statewide, there were less than 4,000 new cases in the week ending March 27. This marked four weeks in a row the number of new cases has been below 10,000. The week saw the Parker Unified ...
AppHealthCare Weekly COVID-19 Update March 14-20
AppHealthCare relesaed its weekly COVID-19 situation report Friday. In Watauga County, for the week of March 14-20, the number of new cases and the number of individuals in quarantine both increased slightly.
More COVID-19 vaccines coming this week, DSHS announces
AUSTIN, Texas (Nexstar) – More doses of the Coronavirus are being shipped to the Permian Basin this week. According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, more than 7,000 doses of the vaccine will be shipped to Midland County this week ...
New Canaan Advertiser
3-29-2021
Delaware's governor gets first shot of coronavirus vaccine
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Delaware Gov. John Carney has received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The Delaware State News reports that he got the shot on Sunday at Dover International Speedway. The vaccination event was for Delawareans 50 years old and ...
Devils Lake Journal on MSN.com
3-29-2021
USDA ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL COVID-19 ASSISTANCE FOR AGRICULTURE
NORTH DAKOTA- U.S. Department of Agriculture announced additional COVID-19 assistance utilizing $13 billion in agriculture funding North Dakota Senator John Hoeven secured in a year-end funding package.
Gov. Tate Reeves disputes state’s COVID-19 vaccine data
Gov. Tate Reeves, on national television on Friday, was confronted with two troubling statistics: Mississippi has fully vaccinated just 14% of the state’s residents and ranks 47th in the nation in administering the COVID-19 vaccines that the state has ...
St. Charles Elementary COVID-19 outbreak declared closed
NEWS RELEASE NIAGARA CATHOLIC ********************************* Niagara Region Public Health has closed the outbreak at St. Charles Catholic Elementary School, which was declared on March 16. All students and staff involved in the outbreak are not considered resolved and have returned to school and work.
Coronavirus cases in Mallorca "clearly rising"
The Balearic government's chief coronavirus advisor, Marga Frontera, warned on Monday that cases were "clearly in the ascendant". She referred to figures from the weekend, which indicated a total number of 102 new cases, 43 relating to Sunday and 59 to ...
The Latrobe Bulletin
3-29-2021
Excela Health launches COVID-19 vaccine registry
Those seeking to make an appointment to receive a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination can now join Excela Health’s new vaccine waiting list regardless of the phase of Pennsylvania’s vaccine rollout pla
Pakistan launches anti-polio drive amid surge in coronavirus
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan on Monday launched a five-day vaccination campaign against polio despite facing another surge of coronavirus cases, the second anti-polio drive in 2021 as the country struggles to eradicate the crippling children’s disease.
March COVID-19 Update
MARIETTA, Ohio- Back on Friday, the number of COVID-19 Cases in Washington County was at 4,952. Since then, the number has grown by only 7 cases; 4,959 total as of Sunday at 2pm. 4,717 cases are presumed recovered leaving 242.
Jackson Progress-Argus
3-29-2021
The Covid-19 war in the Trump White House
No longer working under the Trump administration, leading US health officials have revealed to CNN the challenges they faced during the nation's fight against Covid-19 over the past year, including
Eagle Radio 99.3 FM WSCH
3-29-2021
Ohio Opens COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility To Those 16 & Older
Today is the first day the COVID-19 vaccination is widely available in Ohio. Governor Mike DeWine has announced that Ohioans 16 and older are eligible to receive the vaccine under Phase 2D of the state’s vaccination program beginning .
Eagle Radio 99.3 FM WSCH
3-29-2021
High-Volume COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Coming To Brookville
A COVID-19 high-volume vaccination clinic is being launched in Franklin County. Reid Health and the Franklin County Health Department are partnering to bring the vaccination clinic to the American Legion Post 77 starting March 30.
The Lufkin Daily News
3-29-2021
The Latest: Pakistan imposes partial coronavirus lockdowns
ISLAMABAD — Pakistani authorities on Monday imposed a partial lockdown in several more high-risk areas in the capital, Islamabad, and elsewhere in the country after the positivity rate from coronaviru
NBC 5 on MSN.com
3-28-2021
COVID-19 cases force Plattsburgh High School to move to remote learning
Plattsburgh High School is moving to remote learning this week. School officials said the move is the result of a number of confirmed COVID-19 cases with several students in quarantine. The school district said that based on contact tracing infections occurred outside of the school setting.
Kentucky Reports More Than 300 New COVID-19 Cases
Kentucky reported more than 300 new COVID-19 cases Sunday afternoon, with a slight increase in the state positivity rate. According to Governor Andy Beshear Kentucky added 361 new COVID-19 cases Sunday afternoon,
The Tifton Gazette
3-28-2021
Tift reports four new COVID-19 cases
TIFTON – Tift County has reported four new COVID-19 cases since Thursday, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health Sunday.
53 Northland COVID-19 cases Sunday after two-day marked increase
After two days of over 100 new cases of COVID-19 in the 10-county region that makes up the Northland, new cases fell to 53 on Sunday. Every county, except Cook, saw small increases in new cases from 1 to 25, according reports from the Minnesota Department ...
Wild Health offers COVID-19 testing during vaccination clinic
As COVID-19 vaccination efforts ramp up, experts warn that testing shouldn’t slow down. Dr. Luke Murray with Wild Health believes everyone should get tested the same day they get the vaccine. That’s why Wild Health is offering both at pop-up clinics.
Big Rapids Pioneer
3-28-2021
8 youths in Alaska develop syndrome associated with COVID-19
Eight youths from Alaska have developed a serious inflammatory syndrome from previous coronavirus infections, state health officials said in a report. The report released on Friday said some of the eight youths ended up in the pediatric intensive care unit with severe complications.
COVID-19 vaccination registration page cancelled
The Rock County Public Health Department is removing the vaccine registration forms from its website. Officials say after reviewing other vaccine registration systems now in place, it has been determi
New weekly coronavirus cases in Litchfield Park up by 25
The Arizona Department of Health Services reported the number of coronavirus cases in Litchfield Park 85340 was 3,709 as of Sunday, March 28, an increase of 25 new cases over the week and one cases overnight. To Our Valued Readers – Visitors to our ...
Texas opens COVID-19 vaccine to all adults March 29
Everyone ages 16 and up will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in Texas regardless of occupation or health status starting on Monday, March 29, state health officials said last week. The Texas Department of State Health Services is still asking ...
Pekin Daily Times
3-28-2021
Tazewell County COVID-19 vaccine tracker: 17% people fully vaccinated
Tazewell County has administered more than 57,099 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, as of March 22, according to data from the Illinois Department of Public Health. That's up 10% from the previous week's tally of 51,919 COVID-19 doses administered. In ...
Bring Me The News
3-28-2021
Here is Minnesota's COVID-19 update for Sunday, March 28
Sunday's COVID update from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) includes 1,227 new cases and five new deaths. The five new deaths increases the state's death toll to (6,830) over the course of the pandemic.
Jackson County adds 12 new COVID-19 cases
REGIONAL — Jackson County recorded 12 new confirmed or probable cases of COVID-19 during the 24-hour reporting period that ended at 4 p.m. Saturday. Cottonwood, Murray and Nobles counties, meanwhile,
San Diego Community News
3-28-2021
COVID-19 vaccination clinics to open at SDSU, Mexican Consulate
Two new COVID-19 vaccination clinics are opening in the region and will take measures to focus on people in communities hit hardest by the pandemic. A walk-up clinic will be administering vaccines from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays at ...
CORONAVIRUS: State amends travel quarantine list
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has adjusted its travel quarantine list, adding three states and two countries while removing a country from its previous list. Delaware, Michigan and Rhode Island join New Jersey and New York on the list ...
Fox 44 Waco News
3-28-2021
Did COVID-19 stress, uncertainty stall anti-smoking push?
Anti-smoking advocates are warning that the stress and disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic may have slowed efforts to get more Americans to quit in 2020. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) WASHINGTON (AP) — A year after COVID-19 upended life for millions of ...
COVID-19 vaccinations in county top 8,000
More than 8,000 Hunt County residents have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as several hundred shots were administered during the past week. However, the latest statistics released by the Texas Department of State Health Services continue to show ...
The Herald-Palladium
3-28-2021
Coronavirus UK variant now in Allegan County
ALLEGAN — Allegan County Health Department recorded its first COVID-19 Variant B.1.1.7 case this past week. The individual was identified as a middle-aged, Allegan County resident with no known travel history, according to a health department news release.
The Altamont Enterprise
3-28-2021
County’s COVID-19 death toll rises to 366
With vaccination ramping up, there is a nationwide slowdown in COVID-19 testing. “COVID-19 tests are available and we need people to continue to be tested as we strive to get more people vaccinated,” said Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy.
Lebanon Express
3-28-2021
Linn County man is Oregon's 2,374th COVID-19 death
A Linn County man was one of Oregon’s newest COVID-19-related deaths reported by the Oregon Health Authority on Saturday. The 81-year-old man tested positive on March 14 and died March 26 at Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center in Tualatin. That death ...
Ironton Tribune
3-28-2021
COVID-19 decline plateauing in Ohio
COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says that COVID-19 cases in the state are beginning to plateau. “Cases were dropping and have leveled out,” he said. In 24 hours before the governor’s news conference Thursday, the Ohio Department of Health reported ...
KRCG Columbia/Jefferson City on MSN.com
3-27-2021
FEMA to pay COVID-19 related funeral expenses
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is looking to ease the financial burden of losing a loved one to COVID-19. FEMA officials said they will soon provide financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses that occurred anytime after January 20,
Messenger-News.com
3-27-2021
Update on Spread of Coronavirus – March 26
Even though it appears the health care industry has turned the corner on the disease, new variants of the virus are continually being found which indicate COVID-19 is – unfortunately – not going away any time soon.
The Tribune-Democrat
3-27-2021
“We Are All in This Together” compares 1918 flu, COVID-19 pandemics
And, in 2020 and 2021, history has repeated itself during the COVID-19 pandemic that has taken the lives of more than 400 Cambria County residents and approximately 550,000 people across the country. In an effort to show the similarities, while encouraging ...
Kentucky coronavirus death toll reaches 6,000
Six thousand Kentuckians have now lost their lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kentucky Department for Public Health reported on Friday. Twenty-seven more deaths were reported from local health departments on Friday,
Culpepper Star Exponent
3-27-2021
Lives and families forever changed by coronavirus
She goes back to Thanksgiving, when she and David both were feeling a little off. Neither suspected COVID-19, but they went to Mary Washington Hospital because he had fallen several times and she wanted to make sure he hadn’t broken anything. When tests ...
News On How MLW Handles COVID-19 Safety At Their TV Tapings
According to a report from Fightful, all MLW talent are tested for COVID-19 as soon as they arrive to the building for the TV tapings. They are also tested when they leave the tapings. In 2020, MLW announced a new COVID-19 compliance officer and their staff underwent COVID-19 training.
Third COVID-19 Variant Detected in Wisconsin
The first Wisconsin case of a potentially more severe COVID-19 variant known that originated in Brazil was confirmed Friday by the state Department of Health Services. The variant known as the P.1 is believed to spread more rapidly and easily than the original strain of COVID-19.
Fairfield Citizen
3-27-2021
Nevada reports 302 additional COVID-19 cases, 10 more deaths
Nevada on Saturday reported 302 additional confirmed COVID-19 case and 10 more deaths, increasing the state's pandemic totals increased to 302,918 cases and 5,236 deaths. Meanwhile, seven-day rolling averages of daily new cases and daily deaths both dropped over the past two weeks,
Martinsville Bulletin
3-27-2021
COVID-19 impact in the region reaches 11,000 cases
There now have been more than 11,000 residents of the West Piedmont Health District who have been infected with COVID-19. That plateau was reached by 5 p.m. Friday, when 31 new cases were reported by the Virginia Department of Health,
WEAU on MSN.com
3-27-2021
WI DHS: 17% of Wisconsinites have completed COVID-19 vaccine series
About one in eight COVID-19 tests came back positive in Wisconsin in the last 24 hours according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Saturday. The state reports an increase of 450 positive tests making the total of COVID-19 cases since the beginning of the pandemic 575,
The Morning Sun
3-27-2021
New coronavirus cases in Michigan again top 4,500
Michigan now has had more than 650,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 since the arrival of the pandemic. The state reported 4,670 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, also adding 22 to the confirmed death toll, which reached 16,026. Counting the probable cases ...
32 new COVID-19 cases reported in Burke
Things are looking up in Burke and the state when it comes to COVID-19 cases, with another nursing home in the county being removed from a list of outbreaks.
Magnolia State Live
3-27-2021
Mississippi’s new coronavirus cases at lowest level since May ’20
As the nation’s health experts urged Americans to get vaccinated against the COVID-19 coronavirus as soon as they can, Mississippi’s daily average of new coronavirus cases dropped again Saturday with the latest data released by the state.
Wadena Pioneer Journal
3-27-2021
Minnesota reports 1,744 new COVID-19 cases Saturday
Minnesota health officials reported 1,744 new COVID-19 cases and four deaths on Saturday, March 27. The people who died from COVID-19 and its complications ranged in age from early 70s to early 90s, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.
Hattiesburg-Laurel WDAM-TV on MSN.com
3-27-2021
MSDH: New daily COVID-19 cases top just more than 200
The latest daily count of new COVID-19 cases in Mississippi came in at just more than 200. The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 210 new coronavirus cases and two new deaths Saturday. The two deaths were reported between March 25-March 26.
RI announces 1,000 additional COVID-19 vaccination appointments in South County
Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health announced an additional 1,000 COVID-19 vaccination appointments. The appointments will be posted on vaccinateRI.org at 5 p.m. Saturday. The Department of Health said the appointment slots will be available for the state-run clinic in West Kingston at 132 Fairgrounds Road for this upcoming Monday.
WAGMTV on MSN.com
3-27-2021
Maine CDC reports 210 new COVID-19 cases, five new deaths
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting 210 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday and 5 new deaths. The number of Mainers with COVID-19 who have died is now 736. The 210 new cases bring the total since the beginning of the outbreak to 49,
TheNewsCenter on MSN.com
3-27-2021
3 additonal COVID-19 deaths in W.Va.
DHHR has confirmed the deaths of an 82-year old male from Monongalia County, a 78-year old male from Berkeley County, and a 63-year old male from Marion County. “With much respect and sorrow, we remember each of these West Virginians who have passed,
New Milford Spectrum
3-27-2021
Indian cricket great Tendulkar tests positive for COVID-19
Indian cricket great Sachin Tendulkar has tested positive for the coronavirus and is quarantining at home. The 47-year-old Tendulkar, test cricket’s all time leading run-scorer, reported Saturday that he tested positive “following mild symptoms.
The Herald Bulletin
3-27-2021
Doctors, sufferers reflect on lasting effects of COVID-19
The three are part of a larger global community of COVID-19 “long-haulers,” a medically classified term describing men and women who were diagnosed with COVID-19 but did not recover in the typical two- to four-week timeframe.
San Jose Inside
3-27-2021
Measuring a Year of Covid-19
From layoffs to testing, the Covid-19 pandemic had dramatic ripple effects on almost every part of life in Silicon Valley and the country.
Corsicana Daily Sun
3-27-2021
Navarro County vaccinates over 6K for COVID-19
Texas providers have given 10 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, with more than 3 million Texans now fully vaccinated. The Department of State Health Services estimates 11,837 Navarro County’s
Sachin Tendulkar tests positive for coronavirus
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has tested positive for coronavirus. Reportedly, he had been experiencing mild symptoms. On Saturday morning, Tendulkar took to Twitter to share the news. He shared a post that said,
The Register Citizen
3-27-2021
Foreigners flock to Serbia for coronavirus jabs
People wait in line to receive a dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine at Belgrade Fair makeshift vaccination center in Belgrade, Serbia, Saturday, BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Thousands of vaccine-seekers from countries neighboring Serbia flocked to Belgrade on Saturday after Serbian authorities offered free coronavirus jabs for foreigners if they show up over the weekend.
COVID-19 testing will need to continue "forever"
Michael Osterholm, Director of the University of Minnesota Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy director said this week he believes people with COVID-19 symptoms will need to be tested
COVID-19 Aid Released and Expanded to Include More Producers
USDA announced today its plans to distribute more than $12 billion under a program called Pandemic Assistance for Producers, which includes aid that had been put on hold as well as funds newly allocated in the Consolidated Appropriations Act.
Listen to workers on COVID-19
We have seen the havoc that COVID-19 can wreak in the workplace. And we know that when workplaces become coronavirus hot spots, the virus spreads to our neighborhoods and communities. That’s why making our workplaces safer is crucial to keeping all of us ...
Titusville Herald
3-27-2021
Business owner guilty of $2M in coronavirus relief fraud
MIAMI (AP) — A Florida business owner has been convicted of illegally receiving more than $2 million in coronavirus relief funds. A federal jury in Fort Myers found Casey David Crowther, 35, guilty Friday of bank fraud, making a false statement to a ...
mayfield-messenger
3-27-2021
Health official asks for vigilance against COVID-19
Local cases of COVID-19 have been waning since the middle of January, bringing a much needed break from the intensity of 2020. But while cases may be down, a local health official said the virus is still here and asked for residents to stay strong.
Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact
Australia's medicines regulator and possibly the Australian Electoral Commission are looking at whether any laws have been breached by Clive Palmer distributing a flyer questioning the safety of COVID-19 vaccines. * A moratorium on residential evictions in ...
Prayed to Maa Kali to free human race from COVID-19: Modi
Dhaka [Bangladesh], March 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday offered prayers at the Jeshoreshwari Kali Temple wherein he prayed for the human race to get rid of COVID-19 as early as possible. "Today, I got the opportunity to visit this ...
COVID-19 vaccines distributed locally
Hundreds of doses of COVID-19 vaccines were available in El Campo this week and more are planned for distribution Monday in Bay City, one of the sites that Wharton County
Delaware governor to get COVID-19 vaccine
Delaware Gov. John Carney plans to get the COVID-19 vaccine this weekend. The 64-year-old Democrat plans to receive his first dose of the Moderna vaccine at a state vaccination event Sunday at Dover International Speedway.
8 COVID-19 cases reported Friday in Grant County
MOSES LAKE - The health district is reporting eight COVID-19 cases on Friday in Grant County. The cases include residents of Moses Lake and Quincy, according to the health district. Grant County is at 9,306 confirmed cases during the pandemic. There are ...
delawarebusinessnow.com
3-26-2021
Delaware Covid-19 cases increase as more variants are detected
Delaware is seeing a rising number Covid-19 cases as well as British, South African, New York and even California variants of the virus In the weekly report from the Delaware Division of Public Health,.atotal of 93,325 positive cases of Covid-19 among ...
OptumServe to provide COVID-19 vaccinations
San Benito County Public Health Services is partnering with OptumServe to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to community members that live and/or work in San Benito County, expanding access to the vaccine. According to a recent release,
County News Center
3-26-2021
3 More COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Coming to San Diego
Starting March 30, vaccinations will be administered from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, at the Mountain View Educational Cultural Complex, 4343 Ocean Boulevard in Southeastern San Diego.
Some Fla. teens will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine next month
Gov. Ron DeSantis will allow certain teenagers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, but it comes with a caveat. An executive order issued by the governor late Friday states that, effective April 5, "all Floridians shall be eligible to receive any COVID-19 ...
Edwardsville Intelligencer
3-26-2021
McMaster opens COVID-19 vaccination to all in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has opened up COVID-19 vaccination to all state residents age 16 and older, saying Friday that they could begin scheduling appointments next week and receive the vaccine starting March 31.
Wisconsin-Platteville Exponent
3-26-2021
The COVID-19 Vaccine: What to Know
According to the Lancet, “On March 11, 2020, WHO [World Health Organization] declared the SARS-CoV-2 [COVID-19] outbreak in China to be a pandemic.” Now, in 2021, Americans are still dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic,
Minnesota reports 1,714 more COVID-19 cases, 7 more deaths
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KTTC) — The Minnesota Department of Health reported in its update on Friday that another 1,714 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the state. The cases were tested through a combination of PCR and antigen tests. Seventeen of the ...
Glycans Are Crucial in COVID-19 Infection, Research Finds
A research group at the RIKEN Center for Computational Science (R-CCS) has found that glycans—sugar molecules—play an important role in the structural changes that take place when the virus which causes COVID-19 invades human cells. Their discovery ...
Huron Daily Tribune
3-26-2021
Serbia vaccinates migrants amid surge in COVID-19 cases
He was among the first to roll up his sleeve for a COVID-19 shot on Friday as Serbia became the first European country to vaccinate people living in its refugee camps and asylum centers, according to United Nations officials.
Norway's oil minister diagnosed with Covid-19
Norway's Minister of, Tina Bru, has been diagnosed with Covid-19, along with her son and husband, she wrote on her Facebook page on Friday. "We are all feeling relatively well, and we obviously hope it will continue that way,
Veteran Hunters awarded $50,000 in COVID-19 community funding
Veteran Hunters has been awarded a $50,000 grant through the province's COVID-19 Community Funding program that will allow them to continue to provide opportunities for veterans and first responders suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
https//beincrypto.com
3-26-2021
How Blockchain Can Help Monitor COVID-19 Vaccines
The question becomes how recipients of COVID-19 vaccines can ensure that the vaccines they receive have not been compromised. Blockchain can ensure much-needed transparency that is not contingent on one party alone. Blockchain can be a solution to answer ...
Rockwall Herald-Banner
3-26-2021
COVID-19 hospital numbers dropping in Rockwall County
As thousands more Rockwall County residents begin the process of being vaccinated against COVID-19, the number of people hospitalized with the virus is dropping significantly. Unfortunately, the total of those who have reportedly died as a result of ...
mahoningmatters
3-26-2021
COVID-19 home testing kits can be picked up at Mahoning County libraries
Free COVID-19 home testing kits from Mahoning County Public Health are available at the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County locations. There are 1,900 kits with detailed how-to instruction sheets available for curbside pickup at libraries throughout the county.
scottishhousingnews.com
3-26-2021
Poverty statistics ‘show tenants need more help to clear COVID-19 debts’
The statistics show the level of poverty in Scotland just before the coronavirus pandemic hit. These same people will now be in desperate need of support to keep their homes. “Even in a recession and worldwide health emergency we have seen housing costs ...
Daily Corinthian
3-26-2021
COVID-19 funeral assistance coming
Assistance with funeral expenses will soon be available to families who have lost loved ones to COVID-19. FEMA announced the program this week, and the agency is encouraging families to keep and gather documentation.
AP Winter Olympics
3-25-2021
Virginia reports first cases of California COVID-19 variants
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Health officials in Virginia on Thursday reported the first cases in the state of a highly contagious coronavirus variant that first emerged in California last summer. The discovery of the two California variants in Virginia means ...
Churchill Downs To Serve As COVID-19 Vaccination Site
With the Kentucky Derby over a month away, Churchill Downs is inviting the community to the historic racetrack early when it joins forces with Norton Healthcare in the race to vaccinate the public against COVID-19. Churchill Downs will host a Norton ...
San Angelo LIVE!
3-25-2021
Double Digit COVID-19 Infections Reported Thursday
Thursday's Daily COVID report revealed double digit new infections. According to the City of San Angelo's Public Information Office, on Friday, Mar. 25, the San Angelo's Health Department reported another 11 COVID-19 infections and no fatalities.
DoorDash to Take COVID-19 Test Distribution to a 'New' Level
Vault Health and Everlywell are reaching out to DoorDash in an effort to make FDA-authorized COVID-19 test collection kits widely available to consumers. Yup, you read that right medtech is teaming up with DoorDash, the online food ordering and food ...
Infection control
3-25-2021
At-Home COVID-19 Tests Called ‘Staggeringly’ Effective
Even assuming that up to 75% of people testing positive wouldn’t follow isolation guidance, the tests would greatly curtail infection, hospitalization, and death, argue investigators. And save the health care system a lot of money,
Zimbabwe: Depoliticise Covid-19 Activities: Mwonzora to Mnangagwa
MDC-T leader Douglas Mwonzora has told President Emmerson Mnangagwa to stop politicising Covid-19 activities, urging the Zimbabwean leader to adopt politics of tolerating opponents. He said this while giving a vote of thanks at the launch of the country’s second phase of the Covid-19 vaccination exercise in the resort city of Victoria Falls Wednesday.
Curacao Chronicle
3-25-2021
All Caribbean nations to receive COVID-19 vaccines
WASHINGTON - All Caribbean countries will receive COVID-19 vaccine shipments by “early next month” through the COVAX Facility, Dr. Carissa Etienne, director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO),
Kinston Free Press
3-25-2021
Lenoir County COVID-19 vaccine tracker: 14% people fully vaccinated
Lenoir County has administered more than 19,798 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, as of March 23, according to data from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. That's up 7% from the previous week's tally of 18,531 COVID-19 doses administered.
La Prensa Latina
3-25-2021
Ukraine’s daily Covid-19 cases hits record as it awaits first Sinovac jabs
Ukraine reported a record daily number of Covid-19 cases and deaths on Thursday as the country prepares to receive its first doses of the Chinese vaccine Sinovac. The Health Ministry said that 16,669 new infections were detected and 362 people died from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours,
People Newspapers
3-25-2021
PCCI: COVID-19 Leading Cause of Death In Dallas County
With the anniversary of Dallas County’s first COVID-19 death having recently passed, the virus has become the leading cause of death among county residents, surpassing heart disease, cancer, and strokes in the past year,
West Plains Daily Quill
3-25-2021
COVID-19 Need-to-Know Info • March 25
In the past week, Oregon County Health Department officials have reported five new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the county’s total to date to 854. In addition, a death that occurred in January has been attributed to the disease, officials ...
WJHG on MSN.com
3-25-2021
Changes to COVID-19 vaccine eligibility
Governor Ron DeSantis announced new eligibility guidelines for COVID-19 vaccinations in Florida. Beginning Monday, March 29, all individuals age 40 and older will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Fort Leavenworth Lamp
3-25-2021
COVID-19 — One year of working together
Commanding General, U.S. Army Combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth It has been one year since Fort Leavenworth joined the rest of the country in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Following guidance from our elected officials and military leaders,
The Westfield News
3-25-2021
Westfield has 80 new COVID-19 cases
Health director blames complacency for spike in cases WESTFIELD- The Health Department reported 80 new COVID-19 cases March 24, a sharp increase in a time when the overall course of the pandemic seems uncertain.
The Guardian Nigeria
3-25-2021
Covid-19: Bank of Industry’s impact on the informal sector
The economy will recover and as it recovers from the effect of the pandemic, I do see a period of some growth,” Toyin Adeniji, Executive Director of the BOI said in a chat with GuardianTV. She said the country has had time to “build some business-friendly policies” that will make Micro Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) cluster.
High Vitamin D Levels May Protect Against COVID-19
A new research study at the University of Chicago Medicine has found that when it comes to COVID-19, having vitamin D levels above those traditionally considered sufficient may lower the risk of infection. The study, published March 19 in JAMA Open ...
The Mining Journal
3-25-2021
Alternatives to nursing homes get $12B boost in COVID-19 law
With the memory of the pandemic’s toll in nursing homes still raw, the COVID-19 relief law is offering states a generous funding boost for home- and community-based care as an alternative to institutionalizing disabled people.
West Hawaii Today
3-24-2021
Seven new COVID-19 cases reported on Big Island
The Big Island’s COVID-19 case count increased to 2,392 Wednesday with seven new cases reported. Statewide, a total of 58 new cases were reported Wednesday by the Department of Health. Oahu reported 24 of those cases,
Gladwin County Record and Beaverton Clarion
3-24-2021
Clare-Gladwin RESD to offer rapid COVID-19 testing on April 3
CLARE – Local school officials concerned about the spread of COVID-19 when school resumes after Spring Break are encouraging travelers to take advantage of free local rapid testing. The Clare-Gladwin Regional Education Service District (RESD) is hosting ...
The Cape Cod Chronicle
3-24-2021
COVID-19 Cases Increase, But State Eases Restrictions
But in a time when COVID-19 cases had been trending down, plateauing numbers have public health officials worried. As of Tuesday afternoon, the Barnstable County case count had increased by 94 cases over Monday’s figure,
Vestnik Kavkaza
3-24-2021
Pfizer begins human trials of pill to treat COVID-19
Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has kicked off early stage clinical trials of an experimental oral antiviral drug to treat COVID-19. The company announced the phase one trial of the drug, PF-07321332, is currently taking place in the U.
Taylor Daily Press
3-24-2021
COVID-19 cases slow down in county
New cases of COVID-19 in Williamson County appear to be ramping down. As of Monday, March 22, the Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) reports there have been a total of 36,724 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the county during the pandemic.
Inter goalkeeper Handanovic tests positive for COVID-19
Inter Milan’s Slovenian goalkeeper Samir Handanovic tested positive for the novel coronavirus Wednesday. “FC Internazionale Milano can confirm that the COVID-19 test that Samir Handanovic underwent this morning has come back positive,
mhealthintelligence.com
3-18-2021
FCC Sets New Guidelines for COVID-19 Telehealth Program Relaunch
March 18, 2021 - The Federal Communications Commission is getting ready to re-open the COVID-19 Telehealth Program. Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has submitted a Report and Order on Reconsideration that would, if approved by the commission ...
Ledger-Enquirer
3-18-2021
PSG shuts down youth academy amid coronavirus outbreak
Paris Saint-Germain closed its youth academy training facility on Wednesday following a COVID-19 outbreak. The French club said several new coronavirus cases were recently detected following a testing campaign at the training center.
Open-Source Community Call: Covid-19 open projects updates
On February 17, the eLife Innovation Initiative, in partnership with FORCE11 and DataDryad, hosted the latest Open-source Community Call, with presentations focusing on updates about COVID-19 related projects. The event opened with a presentation about a ...
Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce
3-18-2021
State extends COVID-19 vaccination eligibility
Washington state has extended COVID-19 vaccination eligibility on Wednesday to people in the next phase, including grocery store workers, transit workers and first responders, health officials said.