Month: May 2021

For the first time in more than a year, there were no COVID-19 patients at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital on Thursday morning, according to ABC 7.  This milestone comes as San Francisco relaxed its public health order even more on Thursday, taking a few more steps toward fully reopening with the city in the least stringent yellow tier. People walk inside the Ferry Building in San Francisco, Calif., on May 12, 2021.Douglas Zimmerman/SFGATEHere are several ways San Francisco is relaxing COVID restrictions -People no longer have to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to get into seated performances and sporting events such as Giants games. -People are also no longer required to be...

In the past few weeks, thousands of black fungus cases have been reported across the country, with hundreds hospitalized and at least 90 dead. Two states have declared it an epidemic, and the central government has made it a notifiable disease. Here's what we know about black fungus and its spread in India. Black fungus is caused by mold found in damp environments like soil or compost, and can attack the respiratory tract. It is not contagious and does not spread from person to person. Several types of fungi can cause the disease. These fungi aren't harmful to most people, but can cause serious infections among those with weakened immune systems, according to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Black fungus commonly affects the sinuses or lungs after a ...

**For more on the vaccine in Ohio, watch below. WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci says vaccinated Americans would “not necessarily” need to get booster shots this fall for further protection from COVID-19. Celebrities who have tested positive for coronavirus Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert, told CBS “This Morning” on Friday that scientists would be tracking data on the virus and possible variants. He says it was still “possible” an additional shot would be needed later this year to ward off possible infection. Fauci also urged Americans to continue to follow CDC guidelines. He stressed those who haven’t been fully vaccinated still need to wear masks even if they are largely spending time with people who have been inoculated. ...

The press loved the Centers for Disease Control — until it did something they didn’t like. The CDC changed its masking recommendations and suddenly found itself in a firestorm of criticism.  So much for following the science. The CDC announced that fully vaccinated people don’t need to wear masks in most cases. Bashing the CDC became acceptable, after a year of claiming the group is the gold standard. Mask advocate and "Morning Joe" co-host Mika Brzezinski stressed that "If you want to follow the science," there were times to "still wear the mask." In her case that meant she stayed masked and angry to even be around a coworker who didn’t have the vaccine.  CNN's chief political correspondent Dana Bash called the decision "very scary." Time magazine said it a "baffling, whiplash-induci...

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