Infectious Disease - Page 799

August 5, 2021

Bears' Jimmy Graham takes aim at NFLPA over daily testing recommendation for vaccinated players

Chicago Bears tight end Jimmy Graham slammed the NFLPA on Thursday over its proposal of daily COVID-19 testing for vaccinated players, suggesting that he was “forced” to get the vaccine to begin with.

August 5, 2021

Virginia to require COVID-19 vaccines, testing for state employees

Gov. Ralph Northam announced that Virginia will require state employees to take the COVID-19 vaccine or undergo regular testing starting Sept. 1.

August 5, 2021

Missouri coroner admits to omitting COVID-19 as cause of death when other factors involved

A Macon County, Missouri, coroner has admitted to omitting COVID-19 as the cause of death for certain people whose deaths involved other factors, according to a new report.

August 5, 2021

Second vaccinated GOP South Carolina lawmaker tests positive for COVID-19

South Carolina Rep. Ralph Norman announced he has tested positive for COVID-19 despite being fully vaccinated.

August 5, 2021

Rashida Tlaib wants to give a pass to people who don't pay water, electricity or internet bills

Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib is pushing for legislation that would let people who fail to pay their water, electricity or broadband bills off the hook.

August 5, 2021

Can I get ‘long COVID’ if I’m infected after vaccination?

Can I get ‘long COVID’ if I’m infected after vaccination?

August 5, 2021

COVID-19 or RSV? Symptoms to watch for

An unusual summertime uptick in respiratory syncytial viral infections, or RSV, coinciding with increasing spread of the delta variant, may create difficulty in differentiating between the two.

August 5, 2021

Fauci warns more severe COVID-19 variant could emerge as cases rise: US 'could really be in trouble'

Dr. Anthony Fauci warned Wednesday that another coronavirus variant could emerge as the nation's daily case rate continues to climb.

August 5, 2021

Sen. Kennedy on 'Faulkner Focus': America needs COVID guidance someone they trust, not Fauci

GOP Louisiana Senator John Kennedy joined "Faulkner Focus" Thursday, and was pressed on Covid vaccine hesitancy from Sandra Smith, after she noted that Louisiana ranks 45th in population vaccinated.

August 5, 2021

CDC mask recommendations blanket 83% of US counties

Over 80% of U.S. counties are experiencing substantial or high COVID-19 spread, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said during a White House briefing.