Ohio and Rhode Island have become the 28th and 29th U.S. states to report cases of the Omicron variant of the virus that causes COVID-19. Ohio officials announced on Dec. 11 that two cases of the variant were detected in the state, both of whom were fully vaccinated more than six months ago. Rhode Island…
29 US States Have Confirmed Omicron Variant Cases, Mostly Among Vaccinated
Expert: Too Soon to Say If Omicron Is ‘The Next Scary Thing’
The new coronavirus variant—first detected in South Africa, and named Omicron by the World Health Organization—has stirred up concerns around the world. It’s sent stock markets on a roller-coaster ride, triggered new air travel bans, and raised a number of questions. President Joe Biden addressed the American public after Thanksgiving, calling for calm and stating…
With Ivermectin in Hand, Wife Dies While Husband Begs Hospital to Administer
December 11, 2021
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David DeLuca of Sicklerville, New Jersey will never know if the Ivermectin prescribed by an out-of-state doctor for his wife would have saved her life. Colleen DeLuca, 62, died of COVID-19 on Oct. 10, at Jefferson Washington Township Hospital in Sewell, New Jersey, before he could get a court order to administer the drug. Ivermectin has…
3M Hit With $22.5 Million Verdict in Latest US Military Earplug Trial
December 11, 2021
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A federal jury on Friday awarded $22.5 million to a U.S. Army veteran who alleged that combat earplugs sold by 3M Co. caused him to suffer hearing loss and tinnitus, the biggest verdict yet in massive litigation over the product. Jurors in Pensacola, Florida, sided with former U.S. Army soldier Theodore Finley in the latest…
‘I Can Go Anywhere’: How Service Dogs Help Veterans With PTSD
It was supper time in the Whittier, California, home of Air Force veteran Danyelle Clark-Gutierrez, and eagerly awaiting a bowl of kibble and canned dog food was Lisa, a 3-year-old yellow Labrador retriever. Her nails clicking on the kitchen floor as she danced about, Lisa looked more like an exuberant puppy than the highly trained…
No Evidence Omicron Variant Causes More Severe Illness: South Africa
No evidence has come to light yet that indicates the Omicron virus variant causes more severe illness when compared to other strains, South African officials said Friday. South Africa scientists were the first to identify Omicron, a variant of the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus, which causes COVID-19. Science on Omicron’s severity “is not yet clear,” South African…
Natural Immunity More Protective Over Time Than COVID-19 Vaccination: Study
Immunity people enjoy after recovering from COVID-19 is better than the protection bestowed from vaccination, according to a new study from Israel. Researchers analyzing data from the county’s health database found both COVID-19 infections and severe disease were higher among the vaccinated than those who recovered, also known as people with natural immunity. For instance,…
Global Face Mask Pollution Increased Over 8,000 Percent Due to Mandates: Study
December 9, 2021
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Government-mandated protective mask wearing policies have contributed to a more than 8,000 percent spike in global mask pollution with scientists calling on authorities to consider policies encouraging reusable PPE products in future. On Dec. 9, science journal Nature Sustainability published the results of a study that examined the correlation between litter levels of personal protective…
CDC Recommends All 16- and 17-year-olds Get COVID-19 Booster Shots
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday recommended every 16- and 17-year-old in the United States get a COVID-19 booster shot, provided their last vaccination was done at least six months ago. “Although we don’t have all the answers on the Omicron variant, initial data suggests that COVID-19 boosters help broaden and strengthen…
US Regulators Authorize COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses for 16- and 17-Year-Olds
U.S. drug regulators on Thursday authorized booster doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for 16- and 17-year-olds. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cited in its announcement data showing the vaccine becomes significantly less effective over time. “Since we first authorized the vaccine, new evidence indicates that vaccine effectiveness against COVID-19 is waning after the second…
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