Infectious Disease - Page 342

August 10, 2022

New virus detected in China infects 35 people: What to know

A new flu-like virus has been detected in China, and its name is Langya henipavirus (LayV). Here's what you need to know about the 35 confirmed infections.

August 10, 2022

Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams tests positive for COVID-19

Democratic Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams announced Wednesday that she has tested positive for COVID-19. She said she had tested negative on Tuesday.

August 10, 2022

Monkeypox vaccine authorization expanded by FDA to increase dose supply

The Food and Drug Administration updated its emergency authorization of the Jynneos monkeypox vaccine, a move it said would increase the number of available doses.

August 10, 2022

Parents will call the shots in November’s elections and reclaim our culture

Michigan parents will be the deciding factor in the 2022 gubernatorial election and that jeopardizes Gov. Whitmer's chances due to her education failures.

August 9, 2022

White House says Biden’s coughing fits are ‘lingering effects’ of COVID-19

The White House said President Joe Biden’s repeated coughing is a lingering effect of his previous COVID-19 diagnosis, and that he has tested negative since Saturday.

August 9, 2022

13-year-old child with rare brain-eating amoeba opens his eyes: 'We remain hopeful'

The family of Caleb Ziegelbauer, 13, announced he opened his eyes recently as he continues to fight a rare and deadly brain-eating amoeba.

August 9, 2022

Coronavirus lockdowns had 'significant' effect on childhood obesity, especially in poor communities: Study

A recent study concluded that coronavirus lockdowns played a significant role in the increase of obesity in children, especially those living in poverty.

August 9, 2022

Sen. Rand Paul calls on Biden to allow unused COVID funds to be spent on post-disaster rebuilding

Sen. Rand Paul said Tuesday he is calling on President Biden and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear to allow unused COVID-19 funding to go towards rebuilding disaster sites.

August 9, 2022

NYU student flees COVID lockdowns in Shanghai, only to be trapped in Hainan

New York University Shanghai student, Brian Hall, fled Shanghai in order to avoid being locked down in another COVID lockdown, only to be trapped in Hainan.

August 9, 2022

BioNTech expects Omicron-adapted vaccine deliveries as soon as October

BioNTech is expected to be making deliveries of two Omicron-adapted vaccines as soon as October, which will help generate demand for the fourth quarter.