Jul 08 Watch 9:21 Poorer nations are 'perilously at risk' as delta variant spreads. Can the U.S. help? By Nick Schifrin, Layla Quran, Ali Rogin More than 4 million people have officially died from COVID-19 globally, but the actual number is almost certainly much higher. As wealthy nations with high vaccination rates like the U.S. begin emerging from the pandemic, the disease is accelerating in… Continue watching
Jul 08 Pfizer to seek approval for 3rd vaccine dose, says it could ward off delta variant By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press The company said Thursday that another shot could dramatically boost immunity and maybe help ward off the latest worrisome coronavirus mutant. Continue reading
Jul 08 England fans gear up for Euro 2020 final amid COVID-19 worries By Pan Pylas, Associated Press The worry is that the outpouring of joy in pubs and the streets will worsen rising coronavirus infection rates, particularly among younger men, many of whom have yet to be vaccinated. Continue reading
Jul 08 Black and Latino communities often have low vaccination rates – but blaming vaccine hesitancy misses the mark By Elisa J. Sobo, Diana Schow, Stephanie McClure, The Conversation Low vaccination rates among U.S. Black and Latino communities are caused by cultural factors and an inequitable health care system. Continue reading
Jul 08 COVID-19 vaccines still work against delta variant, new research finds By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press New research from France adds to evidence that widely used COVID-19 vaccines still offer strong protection against a coronavirus mutant that now accounts for most U.S. infections. Continue reading
Jul 08 FDA trims use of contentious Alzheimer's drug amid backlash By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press The Food and Drug Administration has approved new prescribing instructions that are likely to limit use of a controversial new Alzheimer's drug. Continue reading
Jul 08 Most incarcerated people have had their COVID-19 shots — but their guards likely haven't By Amy Worden, Kaiser Health News Many prison guards are hesitant to get vaccinated despite encouragements from the state facilities. Low vaccination rates of guards threatens prison safety and efficacy. Continue reading
Jul 08 WATCH: White House COVID-19 task force holds briefing By News Desk The White House COVID-19 task force is expected to hold a news briefing Thursday. Continue reading
Jul 08 Arkansas reports biggest virus spike in five months By Associated Press Arkansas on Wednesday reported 1,000 coronavirus cases, its biggest one-day spike in nearly five months. Continue reading
Jul 07 India's prime minister drops 12 Cabinet ministers in massive reshuffle By Ashok Sharma, Associated Press Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has dropped 12 senior ministers and inducted a younger team aimed at refurbishing his government's image after widespread criticism of its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading