Tag Archives: COVID

‘Fears you could still be spreading Covid even after you’ve been vaccinated’

We all know that the vaccines being delivered around the world right now work by protecting us from getting Covid. But what we still don’t know is whether they’ll also prevent us ­transmitting the virus to others. We simply don’t have enough public health data to answer the important question of transmission yet. In fact… Read More: ‘Fears you could still be spreading Covid even after you’ve… »

Biden: U.S. May Celebrate COVID ‘Independence’ by July 4

March 11, 2021 — President Joe Biden on Thursday lamented the loss the country has faced over the past year of the coronavirus pandemic, but vowed that with the help of all Americans, normality may return this summer. Biden, in his first primetime address as president, said every U.S. adult should be eligible for a… Read More: Biden: U.S. May Celebrate COVID ‘Independence’ by July 4 »

Anti-vax parents are demanding surrogates avoid the COVID vaccine

These parents don’t want their baby vaccinated — so they’re asking their surrogate not to get the coronavirus vaccine.  As the COVID-19 vaccine becomes more widely available in the US, surrogacy agencies have been inundated with parents specifically requesting unvaccinated women to carry their babies, Vice reported. In one extreme case, according to the report,… Read More: Anti-vax parents are demanding surrogates avoid the COVID vaccine »

Time to double down — not let up, WHO chief scientist warns as Covid cases rise

The world needs to ramp up efforts to combat Covid-19 — and countries must not let their guard down, the World Health Organization’s chief scientist warned Monday as coronavirus cases around the world surge. “We’re at a very risky period,” said Dr. Soumya Swaminathan of the World Health Organization. “We need to double down, this is… Read More: Time to double down — not let up, WHO chief… »