Coronavirus November 27, 2021 Dutch authorities check for COVID-19 omicron variant after 61 arrivals from South Africa test positive Dutch authorities are checking for the omicron variant after 61 passengers on two flights from South Africa tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday.
Coronavirus November 26, 2021 WHO identifies omicron as new highly transmissible COVID-19 'variant of concern' The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that it would classify the new B.1.1.529 COVID-19 strain as a "variant of concern," and labeled it with the Greek alphabet letter “omicron.”
Anthony Fauci November 26, 2021 Fauci on new COVID-19 variant: US, South African scientists studying potential to evade vaccine antibodies U.S. scientists will talk with South African scientists on Friday about the threat of the new B.1.1.529 COVID-19 variant, including whether or not it can evade antibodies.
Children's Health November 24, 2021 Children’s COVID-19 cases up 32% from two weeks ago, pediatricians report COVID-19 cases among children are up by 32% from two weeks ago, according to a recent report from pediatricians.
Jerome Adams November 24, 2021 Trump's surgeon general: US needs to fight antimicrobial resistance to prevent next pandemic Dr. Jerome Adams, who served as U.S. surgeon general under former President Trump, is calling for action to combat the threat of antimicrobial resistance.
Coronavirus November 23, 2021 US COVID-19 deaths in 2021 surpass 2020's toll COVID-19 deaths in 2021 surpassed the total from 2020 this week, with U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data showing cases rising around the country ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Vaccine November 19, 2021 CDC panel approves COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all US adults An influential U.S. advisory panel said Friday it would recommend expanding eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to all adults age 18 and over.
INFECTIOUS DISEASE November 19, 2021 Starbucks hepatitis A scare: What to know A local New Jersey health department urged patrons who went to a Gloucester Township Starbucks coffee shop on certain days this month to get vaccinated for hepatitis A after an employee tested positive.
INFECTIOUS DISEASE November 18, 2021 Monkeypox case confirmed in Maryland: CDC A case of monkeypox has been confirmed in a Maryland resident who recently returned to the U.S. from Nigeria.
Viruses November 17, 2021 Vials of deadly virus accidentally discovered at Pennsylvania research facility while cleaning freezer: CDC Several frozen vials labeled "smallpox" were incidentally discovered by a laboratory worker while cleaning out a freezer in a facility that conducts vaccine research in Pennsylvania
Coronavirus November 17, 2021 COVID-19 cases surge in new US hotspots Hospitals in Michigan and Minnesota on Tuesday reported a wave of COVID-19 patients not seen in months as beds were filled with unvaccinated people and health care leaders warned that staff were being worn down by yet another surge.