INFECTIOUS DISEASE April 21, 2022 Tick bites on the rise: How to stay safe as you head outdoors Tick bites are on the rise in the U.S. with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting that the majority of cases typically occur in the warmer months.
Coronavirus November 8, 2021 Coronavirus in the US: State-by-state breakdown In the U.S., all 50 states plus the District of Columbia have reported confirmed cases of COVID-19, tallying more than 46,487,857 illnesses and at least 754,431 deaths.
Cold and Flu September 10, 2021 How coronavirus differs from influenza: Symptoms to watch for this flu season With another flu season just around the corner and COVID-19 variants continuing to spread across the U.S., health officials are warning Americans to take caution.
Coronavirus August 27, 2021 Houston reports COVID-19 death in child with no underlying conditions A boy in Houston between the ages of 10 and 19 died from COVID-19 last month, marking the city’s first such death in a child with no underlying health conditions.
Coronavirus August 26, 2021 Louisiana high school football player dies from COVID-19: local reports A Louisiana community is mourning the loss of a young high school player who died after contracting COVID-19, according to local reports.
Coronavirus August 26, 2021 Louisiana reports COVID-19 death in child under 1 Louisiana health officials on Wednesday announced the death of a child under 1 due to COVID-19, marking the 11th pediatric fatality in the state since the beginning of the pandemic.
Coronavirus August 26, 2021 Pediatric COVID-19 hospital admissions hitting record highs, CDC data shows Pediatric COVID-19-related hospitalizations have hit all-time highs in the U.S., with the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting over 50,660 admissions through the month of August thus far.
Coronavirus August 20, 2021 AstraZeneca antibody therapy prevents COVID-19 in trial, company says AstraZeneca released Phase 3 data showing promising results for a combination antibody therapy that prevents COVID-19, possibly opening the door to an alternative option for people who may not see the full protective benefits from the currently authorized vaccines.
Coronavirus August 20, 2021 Over 121,000 new pediatric COVID-19 cases reported over week span Over 121,000 children tested positive for COVID-19 last week, data revealed, marking a 5% increase in cases since the beginning of the month.
Coronavirus August 19, 2021 Unvaccinated mom of 4 dies from COVID-19 weeks after husband, family says The cousin of a Texas mother of four who died this week following a month-long battle with COVID-19 told news outlets that she asked relatives to make sure her children get vaccinated before she was intubated.
