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How to cope with COVID-19 anxiety two years after monumental lockdown

March 18, 2022

How to cope with COVID-19 anxiety two years after monumental lockdown

Dr. Itai Danovitch shared advice for how to approach trauma responses from COVID-19 as people reflect on the initial lockdown two years later.

Moderna requests EUA for a second COVID-19 booster

March 17, 2022

Moderna requests EUA for a second COVID-19 booster

Moderna asked the Food and Drug Administration for emergency authorization of a second booster of its COVID-19 vaccine for all adults.

WHO says global rise in COVID cases is 'tip of the iceberg'

March 17, 2022

WHO says global rise in COVID cases is 'tip of the iceberg'

Figures showing a global rise in COVID-19 cases could herald a much bigger problem as some countries also report a drop in testing rates, the WHO said on Tuesday,

Psaki repeats debunked claim Biden admin inherited ‘no real plan’ on vaccine rollout

March 17, 2022

Psaki repeats debunked claim Biden admin inherited ‘no real plan’ on vaccine rollout

Press secretary Jen Psaki said Thursday the Biden administration inherited "no real plan" from the Trump administration for COVID-19 vaccinations – a claim Dr. Anthony Fauci debunked last year.

Ukraine war: Attacks, damaged health system may lead to surge in infectious disease cases

March 17, 2022

Ukraine war: Attacks, damaged health system may lead to surge in infectious disease cases

Experts warn the Russian invasion into Ukraine may cause cases of polio, cholera and measles to surge

Caregiver fatigue in America rising at unprecedented rate: reports

March 17, 2022

Caregiver fatigue in America rising at unprecedented rate: reports

Caregiver fatigue is a growing concern now that a record 42 million Americans are caregivers for an aging parent, spouse or individuals struggling with daily activities.

NY Times piece argues 'infighting' between Cuomo and De Blasio contributed to NY's slow COVID response

March 17, 2022

NY Times piece argues 'infighting' between Cuomo and De Blasio contributed to NY's slow COVID response

A New York Times piece published Thursday argued that “infighting” between the former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio contributed to the city's slow COVID-19 response.

More COVID deaths reported in US counties with lower internet access: study

March 17, 2022

More COVID deaths reported in US counties with lower internet access: study

U.S. communities with limited internet access had higher COVID-19 mortality rates during the first full year of the pandemic, according to researchers.

Biden names new COVID-19 response coordinator with Jeff Zients stepping down

March 17, 2022

Biden names new COVID-19 response coordinator with Jeff Zients stepping down

White House COVID-19 response coordinator Jeff Zients is stepping down from his post in April and will be replaced by Dr. Ashish Jha.

CDC: Omicron hospitalized young kids at 5 times the rate during delta surge

March 17, 2022

CDC: Omicron hospitalized young kids at 5 times the rate during delta surge

The omicron variant of the coronavirus hospitalized U.S. children at about five times the rate during the previous delta surge, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).