CDC Gives Final OK for COVID Vaccinations for Youngest Kids
The FDA authorized the vaccines on Friday in children as young as 6 months of age, soon after its advisory panel also unanimously recommended the shots earlier this week
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COVID Exposure in Womb Tied to Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Infants exposed to SARS-CoV-2 in the womb are at increased risk for neurodevelopmental disorders in the first year of life, new research suggests.
Thousands of people are leaving Hong Kong — and now it’s clear where they’re going
Residents of Hong Kong are leaving the city in droves in 2022 — because Covid restrictions and what they see as an erosion of democratic norms are pushing them to leave.
Oxfam calls for an end to billionaire ‘bonanza,’ say millions are falling into extreme poverty
A new billionaire emerged every 30 hours during the Covid-19 pandemic, and nearly a million could fall into extreme poverty at around the same rate in 2022.
CDC Says COVID Hospitalizations to Rise in Most States
As U.S. COVID-19 cases reach the highest levels since mid-February, hospital admissions and deaths are projected to increase during the next four weeks.
WHO: COVID deaths dropped by 21% last week but cases rising
The number of coronavirus deaths globally dropped by about 21% in the past week while cases rose in most parts of the world, according to the WHO.
U.S. ‘Vulnerable’ to COVID Without New Shots, White House Says
The U.S. will become increasingly vulnerable to the coronavirus in the fall and winter this year if Congress doesn’t approve new funding for more vaccines and treatments.
Another COVID Surge is Here, But It May Be Less Severe
Rising COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalizations likely mean we're in a new phase of the pandemic.
Bill Gates: Outside Chance Pandemic Will Get Worse
Bill Gates says people are tired of living with COVID-19 but warns that difficult days may be ahead.
NYC Raises COVID Alert Level to Medium
With the Omicron subvariant pushing up COVID-19 case numbers, New York City on Monday raised its COVID alert level from low to medium, meaning some public health rules could be reimposed.
As Teens Struggle With Pandemic Emotions, Recovery Is Uncertain
Jennifer’s situation is all too common as experts warn of an uptick in mental health challenges in teens across the board
Beijing races to contain ‘urgent and grim’ Covid outbreak as Shanghai lockdown continues
Beijing is racing to track a Covid-19 outbreak that may have been spreading in the capital for a week raising the prospect of more stringent restrictions.