Month: March 2021

"We are not out of the woods. We haven't reached the end of the pandemic," said CNN medical analyst Dr. Leana Wen. "It's counterproductive and truly infuriating these governors are treating this as if the pandemic is over. It's not true." "We could be at the precipice of a fourth surge, and we have a way to prevent it and that's keeping up our precautions for a while longer," she said. Here are five reasons why experts say you should wear a face mask, even if your state doesn't require it: Masks save lives The science is clear: Wearing face masks saves lives. Numerous studies have shown that masks are the single most effective way to protect yourself and others from contracting the coronavirus, which causes Covid-19. In counties that require masks, Covid-19 case and death rates slow d...

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Detroit this week turned down 6,200 doses of the newly authorized Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine, favoring shots from Pfizer and Moderna, but said Friday it will accept J&J doses in the state's next allocation. Mayor Mike Duggan had said Thursday that residents should get the “best” vaccines — from Moderna and Pfizer — conflicting with guidance from top state and federal health officials who caution against comparing the three vaccines and note all provide strong protection against the worst outcomes.

Thousands of additional Iowans now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine Updated: 6:56 AM CST Mar 8, 2021 Hide Transcript Show Transcript ALXY: RIGHT NOW IN IOWA, THOUSANDS MORE PEOPLE ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE COVID-19 SHOT. THE STATE STARTS ITS NEXT PHASE OF VACCINATIONS TODAY. BUT AS KCCI’S BEAU BOWMAN TELLS US NOT ALL COUNTIES SAY THEY’RE READY. BEAU: THAT IS RIGHT, AND POLK COUNTY IS ONE OF THEM. ELIGIBILITY IS NO LONGER GOING TO BE THE ISSUE AS IOWANS UNDER 64 YEARS OLD WITH PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS CAN NOW GET THE SHOT, THE ISSUE NOW WILL BE SUPPLIED. LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS WERE SAYING IT COULD BE WEEKS ...

According to the Canadian Society of Intestinal Research, prolonged vitamin B12 deficiency can increase the likelihood of mental illness, damage neurones, and aggravate multiple sclerosis (MS). MS is a condition that can affect the brain and spinal cord, causing a wide range of potential symptoms, including problems with vision, arm or leg movement, sensation or balance. The initial warning signs of B12 deficiency include: A pale yellow tinge to your skin A sore and red tongue (glossitis) Mouth ulcers Pins and needles (paraesthesia) Changes in the way that you walk and move around Disturbed vision Irritability. How to respond See a GP if you're experiencing symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency, advises the NHS. READ MORE: Vitamin B12 deficiency: Swollen tongue, lesions or a warm face coul...

Here’s what you need to know: Color guard participants practicing at a competition in Southaven, Miss., on Saturday after Gov. Tate Reeves ended the statewide mask mandate early last week.Credit...Rory Doyle for The New York Times The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected this week to issue eagerly awaited guidance regarding how or whether Americans vaccinated against the coronavirus may set aside restrictions adopted to slow its spread. More than 30 million people in the United States — more than 8 percent of the population — are fully vaccinated, and many are wondering if it is safe to get together with friends and family, to travel or stop wearing masks, or to resume activities like going to gyms and restaurants. “Those guidelines are coming out from the C.D.C. ...

As COVID-19 vaccines and full inoculations become more common, Dr. Anthony Fauci outlined under which conditions people can stop wearing face masks. Face masks have been an integral part of stopping the spread of COVID-19. Wearing the personal protection equipment is required in many public spaces. On Monday, March 1, Fauci, the director of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and chief medical advisor to President Biden, said that there is a point - and for some people, it is already here - when they can stop wearing face masks. If a person has been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and they are around people who have also been fully vaccinated it is okay not to wear a face mask, Fauci said. This relaxation of the rules com...