As many as 60 countries might be stalled at the first shots of their coronavirus vaccinations because nearly all deliveries through the global program intended to help some of the world's poorest nations are blocked until as late as June.
In light of the recent spread of new strains of the coronavirus, Norton's chief medical officer said a fourth wave could look similar to past outbreaks.
When it opens, volunteers and staff members won’t be operating on the fly. They were able to take part in a soft opening on Friday for employees, students, and certain media members.
As more people become eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine, some local businesses are getting creative when it comes to encouraging employees to sign up for one.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says youth tournaments and extracurricular activities are creating clusters where coronavirus can spread among children.
Nations around the world are setting new records for COVID-19 deaths and new coronavirus infections, and the disease is surging even in some countries that have kept the virus in check.
World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that on average, one in four people in rich countries has received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, compared to only one in 500 people in low-income countries.
Some locals in the Hispanic and Latinx communities said some information about the coronavirus and the vaccine never reached them, but Norton Healthcare wants to make sure they still got their shot at making it through the pandemic.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the no-sail order is outdated and hurts the state as the industry generates billions for the economy and employs tens of thousands of Floridians.
A patchwork of advice was emerging from governments across Europe and farther afield, a day after the European Union’s drug regulator said there was a “possible link” between the AstraZeneca vaccine and a rare clotting disorder while reiterating the vaccine is safe and effective.
As UofL Health prepares to open the state’s largest mass vaccination site April 12 on the purple lot at Cardinal Stadium, dozens of volunteers received training on Wednesday.
AirBio Lab started out as a way to help keep pilots at the Clark County Airport safe as they do their job, but now it has blossomed into a business that helps countless travelers and area businesses.
The EU’s drug regulator says it has found a “possible link” between the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine and a rare clotting disorder but said that the benefits of the shot still outweigh the risks.
Floyd County Health Officer Dr. Tom Harris is pushing for those students to be vaccinated before they meet in large gatherings and potentially cause an outbreak.
Nationwide, less than 20% of state and federal prisoners have been vaccinated, according to data collected by The Marshall Project and The Associated Press.
Doctors say this drastic operation could potentially help other people including COVID-19 patients left with serious windpipe damage from breathing machines.
Travel and tourism experts say the Governor giving his blessing to domestic travel actually does make a difference for many people when it comes to leaving the state.
According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national job openings rate rose to 4.9%, the highest number since the data was first tracked in December 2000.
As fraudulent unemployment claims become a growing issue nationwide, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signed an executive order Monday to fight the problem.
Any further doubts about the AstraZeneca vaccine would be a setback for the shot, which is critical to Europe’s immunization campaign and a linchpin in the global strategy to get vaccines to poorer countries.
Kelly Sills of Baton Rouge, La., refused to undergo a temperature screening at Disney Springs, according to deputies, which Disney requires as a COViD-19 precaution.
The unusual post-infection condition tends to be milder in kids who were sicker with COVID-19, although more than half of affected youngsters received intensive hospital care, according to a CDC analysis.
The Norwegian Cruise Line is seeking permission to resume trips from U.S. ports on July 4, requiring passengers and crew members to be vaccinated against COVID-19 at least two weeks before the trip.
Gov. Holcomb said the state’s steep decline in coronavirus hospitalization death rates along with the growing number of people vaccinated led to the decision to lift restrictions.
Many business owners are keeping their own rules in place, requiring staffers and customers alike to wear masks for the sake of protecting everybody, particularly their employees. And the law is on an owner’s side.
Christianity’s most joyous feast day was celebrated worldwide with the faithful spaced apart in pews and singing choruses of “Hallelujah” through face coverings on a second Easter Sunday marked by pandemic precautions.
At first, he stayed in the condo he could no longer afford, thanks to eviction moratoriums. But as his owed rent continued to rise, he decided to move out.
Health officials in Indiana said Saturday they are investigating whether anyone was exposed to COVID-19 by Alabama residents following Friday night’s death of a Crimson Tide fan who was in Indianapolis for the NCAA Tournament last weekend.
As plans are underway to get the state’s largest vaccination site up and running over at Cardinal Stadium healthcare leaders discussed what becomes of the team, giving shots at Broadbent.
According to the Mayo Clinic, pregnancy does not lead to an increased risk of COVID-19, but if a pregnant woman gets COVID, its effects can be much worse.
The agency says if it’s been two weeks since your last vaccine dose, you can safely gather indoors with other fully vaccinated people without wearing a mask.
