Feb 02 Watch 7:27 Scientists discover shockingly high rates of COVID infections among white-tailed deer By William Brangham, Lorna Baldwin Scientists have recently discovered what they are calling a silent outbreak of coronavirus among white-tailed deer. William Brangham reports about how one of the most ubiquitous species in North America contracted COVID, and what that means for the future of… Continue watching
Feb 02 WATCH: White House COVID task force holds news briefing By News Desk and Associated Press The White House COVID task force held a news briefing on Wednesday following news that Pfizer has asked the Food and Drug Administration to authorize vaccine shots for children under the age of 5. Continue reading
Feb 02 As omicron begins to recede in many countries, governments relax pandemic rules By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press Many countries that have been especially hard-hit by the coronavirus are easing their tough and often unpopular restrictive measures to fight COVID-19. Continue reading
Feb 02 WATCH: Biden aims to reduce cancer deaths by 50 percent over next 25 years By Josh Boak, Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Wednesday set a 25-year timeline to cut in half the cancer death rate, a lofty goal that is meant to “supercharge” an initiative started when he was vice president to eradicate the disease that killed his older son, Beau. Continue reading
Feb 02 Olympic torch relay, shortened due to COVID, begins for Beijing Games By Associated Press The three-day torch relay for the Beijing Olympics has started with an 80-year-old former speedskater carrying the flame. Continue reading
Feb 02 Biden to commit to new ‘moonshot’ goal of halving cancer death rate over 25 years By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Joe Biden is committing to reduce the cancer death rate by 50% over the next 25 years. Continue reading
Feb 01 Watch 6:23 What parents need to know about a possible COVID vaccine for children under age 5 Pfizer asked the Food and Drug Administration Tuesday to authorize two low-dose shots for children between six months and 5 years old. Dr. Yvonne Maldonado, a professor of pediatric infectious disease at Stanford University who has helped conduct trials for… Continue watching
Feb 01 Watch 7:25 Who is most likely to suffer from long COVID? By William Brangham, Courtney Norris, Ryan Connelly Holmes With hundreds of thousands of Americans contracting COVID everyday, health officials worry that may mean more people will end up suffering from so-called “long COVID," the mysterious ailment that can affect the body and the mind for months or longer… Continue watching
Feb 01 As New Orleans parades out vaccine rules, restaurants wonder if they’ll make it to Mardi Gras By Roby Chavez Feb 1 is the first day all of a new two-phase plan requiring children in New Orleans are required to be fully vaccinated to enter public places or attend public K-12 public schools. It’s the first major city to implement… Continue reading
Feb 01 Swastikas and public urination: anti-vaccine protest draws outrage in Canada By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Some urinated and parked on the National War Memorial. One danced on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. A number carried signs and flags with swastikas. Continue reading