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Demand for COVID Antibody Drugs Soars in Hard-Hit States
People infected with COVID-19 were captured in a photo this week lying on the floor in pain while waiting for antibody infusions at a treatment site set up inside the library in Jacksonville, Florida.
New HIV Vaccine, Based on COVID-19 Vaccine Research, Heads for Trials
Moderna is set to begin Phase I trials of two promising vaccines against HIV, using technology it developed in its successful efforts to create a vaccine against COVID-19.
'Bracing for the Worst' in Florida's COVID-19 Hot Zone
As quickly as one COVID patient is discharged, another waits for a bed in northeast Florida, the hot zone of the state's latest surge.
Do I Need a Booster if I've Had the J&J Vaccine?
With boosters being planned in the U.S. as early as the fall for those who got the two-shot Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, recipients of the single-dose J&J jab might be wondering just how well their protection is holding up.
Record Delta Wave Hits Kids, Raises Fear as US Schools Open
But with the highly contagious delta variant spreading across the U.S., children are filling hospital intensive care beds instead of classrooms in record numbers, more even than at the height of the pandemic.
WHO Africa: COVID-19 Booster Shots Make 'Mockery' of Equity
Rich countries' decisions to roll out COVID-19 booster shots while so many people across Africa remain unvaccinated "threaten the promise of a brighter tomorrow" for the continent, says the Africa director for the World Health Organization.
Gulf Coast's Beloved 'Redneck Riviera' Now a Virus Hotspot
On maps that show virus "hot spots" in red, this part of the U.S. coast is glowing like a bad sunburn. The spike is due to a combination of low vaccination rates, unabated tourism and a disregard for basic healthcare precautions.
Israel Eases Restrictions on Blood Donations by Gay Men
Israel has lifted restrictions on blood donations by gay men, saying the longstanding limitation was discriminatory and denigrating, Israel's health minister said Thursday.
Federal Vaccine Program Hasn't Helped Those Whose Lives Were Altered by Covid Shot
The options are slim for people who suffer rare life-altering injuries after a covid shot — a problem whose significance has grown as states and the federal government increasingly ponder vaccination mandates.
Do Healthy, Fully Vaccinated People Need a Booster? 7 Questions Answered
So what do we know about whether healthy, fully vaccinated people should get a booster? Here are answers to seven key questions.
'Tainted' Blood: Covid Skeptics Request Blood Transfusions From Unvaccinated Donors
The nation's roiling tensions over vaccination against COVID-19 have spilled into an unexpected arena: lifesaving blood transfusions.
Watch: Dolly Parton 'Knew Something Bad' was Happening, Funded COVID Vaccine Efforts
Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, country music legend and longtime LGBTQ+ ally Dolly Parton had a feeling that "something bad was on the rise," and that prompted her $1 million donation.
'Heartbreaking': Mississippi Gets 2nd Field Hospital in Days
Unlike earlier surges, this wave is predominately impacting younger, unvaccinated people, Mississippi's State Health Officer, Dr. Thoma Dobbs said. More children are hospitalized than ever, and one between the ages of 11 and 17 died just last week.
Explainer: What Do We Know About COVID-19 Booster Shots?
U.S. health officials may soon recommend COVID-19 booster shots for fully vaccinated Americans. A look at what we know about boosters and how they could help fight the coronavirus.
CBD and a Stress-Free Summer
One of our editors put Sunday Scaries CBD products to the test to shake off his stressed-out summer. This is what he discovered.
New Zealand Enters Lockdown After Single Virus Case Found
New Zealand's government took drastic action Tuesday by putting the entire nation into a strict lockdown for at least three days after finding a single case of coronavirus infection in the community.
Sources: US to Recommend COVID Vaccine Boosters at 8 Months
U.S. health experts are expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans, regardless of age, eight months after they received their second dose of the shot.
Study Shows High Rate of COVID Vaccination in the LGBTQ+ Community
A new study suggests that as much as 92% of the LGBTQ+ community has gotten at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Pfizer CEO to Public: Just Trust Us on the Covid Booster
Pfizer announced its global phase 3 trial on a third dose in mid-July. That trial's completion date is in 2022. Phase 3 results generally are required before regulatory approval.
Religious Health Care Providers Win Injunction on ACA Rules
A federal judge issued a permanent injunction on behalf of religious health care providers who feared the Biden administration would interpret the Affordable Care Act as requiring them to perform gender-transition treatment against their conscience.