Health Care November 2020

Does Social Distancing Weaken Immune Systems?

Social distancing and staying home during a pandemic does not weaken the immune system. Health experts recommend such actions as stress management to strengthen the immune system.

Health Care November 2020

Oxford Expects Vaccine Data By Christmas

Moderna and Pfizer have released information about their COVID vaccine candidates. Now, University of Oxford scientists said they should have their candidate’s data by Christmas.

Health Care November 2020

Hospitals Overwhelmed With Virus Cases

As the coronavirus surges in the U.S., hospitals nationally are struggling to deal with the influx of COVID-19 patients. The confirmed death toll in the U.S. has surpassed 250,000.

Health Care November 2020

NYC Schools To Close Again As City Fights Virus

The U.S.’s largest public school system is halting in-person learning beginning Nov. 19 because of surges in the coronavirus.

Health Care November 2020

What's With The Confusion Over Masks?

As cases of COVID continue to increase in the U.S., there remains confusion over wearing face masks. But where is this confusion coming from? And what are health experts saying today?

Health Care November 2020

FDA Allows 1st COVID Rapid Results Home Test

The FDA has given emergency authorization for the first at home rapid results coronavirus test. This single-use test kit requires a prescription and gives results in 30 minutes.

Health Care November 2020

Pfizer: COVID-19 Shot 95% Effective

Previously, Pfizer and BioNTech reported their coronavirus vaccine candidate is 90% effective. Now, Pfizer said that new test results show its candidate is 95% effective.

Health Care November 2020

Who Will Be The First To Get COVID-19 Vaccines?

Moderna and Pfizer reported promising initial data regarding the effectiveness of their COVID-19 vaccine candidates. Once a vaccine is approved, supplies will be limited at first.

Health Care November 2020

NYC Schools Stay Open

Three stories from New York City: NYC schools to stay open, illegal fight club in the Bronx busted up by deputy sheriffs, poll workers counting ballots tested positive and quarantined.

Health Care November 2020

COVID Vaccine Candidate May Be 94.5% Effective

A second COVID vaccine candidate appears to be 94.5% effective. The candidate’s maker, Moderna, said the protection rate might change as more infections are detected.

Health Care November 2020

How Is The Surge In COVID Impacting US Schools?

As the coronavirus continues to surge to record highs in the United States and the holidays just around the corner, schools are making tough decisions about learning options.

Health Care November 2020

Is It Safe Yet To Fly During The Pandemic?

With more airlines planning to stop blocking seats and sell every seat available on a flight, is it safe to fly especially with the busy holiday season just around the corner?