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November 19, 2021

CDC panel approves COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all US adults

An influential U.S. advisory panel said Friday it would recommend expanding eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to all adults age 18 and over. 

November 19, 2021

Starbucks hepatitis A scare: What to know

A local New Jersey health department urged patrons who went to a Gloucester Township Starbucks coffee shop on certain days this month to get vaccinated for hepatitis A after an employee tested positive. 

November 18, 2021

Monkeypox case confirmed in Maryland: CDC

A case of monkeypox has been confirmed in a Maryland resident who recently returned to the U.S. from Nigeria.

November 17, 2021

Vials of deadly virus accidentally discovered at Pennsylvania research facility while cleaning freezer: CDC

Several frozen vials labeled "smallpox" were incidentally discovered by a laboratory worker while cleaning out a freezer in a facility that conducts vaccine research in Pennsylvania

November 17, 2021

COVID-19 cases surge in new US hotspots

Hospitals in Michigan and Minnesota on Tuesday reported a wave of COVID-19 patients not seen in months as beds were filled with unvaccinated people and health care leaders warned that staff were being worn down by yet another surge.

November 13, 2021

CDC warns progress against measles threatened amid COVID-19 pandemic

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned last week that the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic had threatened global progress against the measles virus. 

November 12, 2021

Rising COVID-19 cases force hospitals in some states to take action

As coronavirus cases continue to spread around Europe, the contagious delta variant is driving up hospitalizations and outbreaks in states around the U.S. 

November 11, 2021

Home COVID-19 tests and well-fitting masks: How to make 2021 holiday gatherings safer

With Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas quickly approaching, families are discussing how to safely gather amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. 

November 11, 2021

Diabetic foot ulcer treatment could kill COVID-19 virus, researchers say

A new foot ulcer formulation developed by scientists at the University of South Australia could be used to kill the COVID-19 virus, according to new research. 

November 9, 2021

COVID-19 antibodies provide greater protection for individuals over 50 years old, study finds

Researchers have found that people over the age of 50 produced more antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 virus.