What we know about Pfizer’s vaccine
The news followed Saturday’s vote by the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to recommend the vaccine for people ages 16 and older. That came after the US Food … Read More
Trump’s chief of staff threatened Stephen Hahn in an attempt to get Pfizer’s Covid vaccine authorized today
Another person familiar with matter, who also confirmed the demand that the vaccine be authorized by the end of Friday, said President Donald Trump has been venting about the FDA … Read More
A guide to helping and getting help during the coronavirus crisis
Arts and culture How to give American Guild of Musical Arts Relief Fund: The AGMA is a labor union that represents artists involved in America’s operatic, choral and dance heritages. … Read More
Covid-19’s effects include seizures and movement disorders even in some moderate cases, study finds
The complications, which go well beyond cognitive impairment, can occur even in moderate cases, according to a study published Wednesday in the journal Neurology: Clinical Practice. “These particular complications of … Read More
The FDA advisory committee is recommending the agency grant emergency use authorization to Pfizer and BioNTech’s Covid-19 vaccine
Seventeen members voted yes, four voted no and one abstained. This vote doesn’t mean the vaccine will be authorized immediately. The FDA will now decide whether to accept the recommendation … Read More
With more than 2,650 reported so far, Wednesday saw the most new daily Covid-19 deaths since the pandemic began
There were more than 2,670 deaths reported Wednesday, according to Johns Hopkins University. Those totals have never been higher. The stress on frontline health care workers has never been greater. … Read More
Advisers recommend that health care staff and long-term care facility residents get Covid vaccines first
The Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices voted to include both groups in what they’re calling Phase 1a of the CDC’s coronavirus vaccine distribution plan. “Long term care facility residents are … Read More
China underreported case numbers, took weeks to diagnose new cases and didn’t disclose a December flu spike in Hubei, a huge tranche of documents shows
From a secure room about 1,200 kilometers (745 miles) from the epicenter, Xi expressed his condolences to those who have died in the outbreak. He urged greater public communication, as … Read More
The US has surpassed 100,000 new daily Covid cases for the 27th consecutive day as those who traveled for the holiday risk spreading the virus
“There’s no way that the hospitals can be fully prepared for what we’re currently facing,” emergency medicine physician Dr. Megan Ranney said. “This is like a natural disaster occurring in … Read More
The President also made it clear he’s not prepared to concede as he continues to push baseless conspiracies that his second term is being stolen
“Certainly I will, and you know that,” Trump said when asked by a reporter about leaving the White House if Biden is declared the winner on December 14. “I will … Read More
