Nearly half of new coronavirus infections nationwide are in just five states—a situation that is putting pressure on the federal government to consider changing how it distributes vaccines by sending more doses to hot spots. New York, Michigan, Florida, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey together reported 44 percent of the nation’s new COVID-19 infections, or nearly…
246 Fully Vaccinated People in Michigan Test Positive for COVID-19; 3 Dead
Michigan data shows 246 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 more than two weeks after being fully vaccinated against the virus that causes it. The potential breakthrough cases were recorded between Jan. 1 and March 31. Eleven of the residents were hospitalized and three died, a spokesperson with the state Department of Health and Human…
CDC: Soap and Detergent Enough to Reduce Spread of COVID-19 in Most Cases
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday that normal household cleaners and soap are adequate to use to clean indoor surfaces and disinfectants are only necessary if someone in the home has been sick with the virus. “In most situations, regular cleaning of surfaces with soap and detergent, not necessarily disinfecting those surfaces, is enough…
Biden Announces All Adults to Be Eligible for Vaccine by April 19
WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden on Tuesday moved up the COVID-19 vaccine eligibility target for all American adults to April 19, but warned that with new virus variants spreading “we’re still in a life-and-death race” with the coronavirus. Biden directed states to widen the vaccine eligibility to people 18 or older by April 19, two weeks earlier…
Washington, DC to Expand COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility to Teens Within Weeks
All residents of Washington, D.C. aged 16 and over will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine within weeks, according to the city’s mayor. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced on Monday that all Washingtonians aged 16 and over will be eligible for the vaccine on April 19, while certain categories of workers will qualify for the…
US Colleges Push to Mandate Student Vaccinations Before Fall Semester
A growing number of U.S. colleges are announcing plans to mandate the vaccination of students returning to campus this fall, in line with President Joe Biden’s pledge to make all adults in the country eligible for COVID-19 jabs by early summer. At least six colleges—Cornell University, Rutgers University, Fort Lewis College, Nova Southeastern University, St….
CDC: Young People Taking Part in ‘Extracurricular Activities’ Fueled Latest COVID-19 Surge
Young adults have fueled the latest surge in COVID-19 cases on a national level, the director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
GOP States Expand School Choice as Lockdowns Boost Alternatives
Several Republican-led states are advancing school choice programs amidst a growth of alternative learning arrangements spurred by pandemic-related lockdowns. The new measures sometimes build on already established programs, expanding access to vouchers and scholarships, allowing more parents to pull their children from public schools and have the programs help pay for a private school, homeschooling,…
Suicide Rates Fell to 5-Year Low In 2020 But COVID-19 and Overdoses May Mask True Figure: Experts
New data shows suicide deaths across the United States dropped in 2020, though the full picture remains unclear, say experts, who worry that a sharp rise in fatal drug overdoses and possible cause-of-death misclassification in people who had COVID-19 at the time of their suicide, may be masking the true number. Preliminary data in a…
Suicide Rate Fell to 5-Year Low in 2020 But COVID-19, Overdoses May Mask True Figure: Experts
New data shows suicide deaths across the United States dropped in 2020, although the full picture remains unclear, say experts, who worry that a sharp rise in fatal drug overdoses and possible cause-of-death misclassification in people who had COVID-19 at the time of their suicide, may be masking the true number. Preliminary data in a…
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