Month: January 2021

There is a new warning Thursday night about the impact of COVID-19 on cancer. Researchers predict there could be at least 10,000 more deaths in the next decade all because of delays in screenings and treatment.Dr. Richard Bold, Physician-in-Charge at UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center explained the number could possibly be an underestimate because new data only focuses on two forms of cancer. “It doesn’t include all of the other patients who didn’t seek medical care who are going to see their doctor with advanced staged cancer, which their chance of cure is much less,” he said. Dr. Bold explained that many people haven’t received routine screenings like mammograms, colonoscopies and pap smears. “Particularly at the beginning of last year, we didn’t think we were going to be in COVI...

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“The data has not come out officially, but taking a look at the preliminary data that the U.K. scientists have analyzed, I’m pretty convinced that there is a degree of increase in seriousness of the actual infection, which we really have to keep an eye on,” Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser, warned in an interview Monday.

The Oregon Health Authority on Thursday reported 750 new confirmed or presumptive coronavirus cases and six more deaths. Oregon officials announced a backlog in outstanding test results that will be processed in coming days, however, suggesting the state may be behind in counting cases. They cited “unscheduled downtime” in their database. Oregon on Monday officially began offering vaccines to teachers statewide while seniors must wait until at least Feb. 8, unless individual counties move faster. Any Oregonians looking to get vaccinated more quickly in Washington have been told to stay home. The Washington Department of Health warned residents of other states, including Oregon, that the mass vaccination clinics set up in our northern neighbor are only for people who either work or live ...

By Kevin Kuzminski, WRAL multiplatform producer The Durham County Department of Public Health announced Thursday it will temporarily close its vaccine appointment scheduling due to a limited COVID-19 vaccine supply, effective immediately. The public health department will also not add new vaccination dates to its online booking site until a later date to be determined. At this time, no currently scheduled vaccine appointments will be canceled or postponed, though some appointments beginning Monday, Feb. 1 will be moved from the Durham health department location to the Southern High School location. Individuals whose appointments must be moved to Southern High School will be contacted by phone or email. "We are very th...

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