US FDA authorizes Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for use in people ages 12 to 15
The US Food and Drug Administration expanded the emergency use authorization for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine on Monday to include people ages 12…
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Americans as young 12 begin to get vaccinated against COVID-19 after FDA’s authorization
Some vaccine sites began to inoculate 12-to-15-year-olds against COVID-19 on Tuesday morning, a day after the US Food and Drug Administration…
Continue Reading McDonald’s is changing its coffee cups to promote the COVID-19 vaccine
McDonald’s is partnering with the White House to promote vaccination information on its coffee cups as hesitancy grows about taking the…
Continue Reading Italian woman accidentally given six shots of COVID-19 vaccine
A 23-year-old woman who was mistakenly given six doses of the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine has been discharged from the hospital where she was…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 340 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 340 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths over the…
Continue Reading Doctors urge parents to catch kids up on other shots ahead of COVID-19 vaccine rollout
With COVID-19 vaccinations on the horizon for children ages 12 to 15 in the United States, pediatricians are concerned about the challenge of getting…
Continue Reading These are the states with the highest and lowest vaccination rates
About 58% of American adults have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine — but the rates differ depending on where you look. At the…
Continue Reading Nearly 80% of people in the US live within 5 miles of all three COVID-19 vaccines
When Alexandra Leighton set out to get her COVID-19 vaccine, she found herself pleasantly surprised. Leighton, who produces television commercials,…
Continue Reading There is no link between the COVID-19 vaccines and infertility. Here’s why
It’s the claim that’s suddenly everywhere: The COVID-19 vaccine is going to make women infertile. “No! You don’t know the…
Continue Reading Dracula’s castle is offering free COVID-19 vaccinations to anyone brave enough to visit
A Romanian castle said to be the home of Dracula is offering free COVID-19 jabs to visitors as part of a vaccination drive. Bran Castle, in…
Continue Reading It may be time to relax indoor face mask mandates, Fauci says
Dr. Anthony Fauci says federal guidance on wearing face coverings indoors may change soon. Sunday on ABC News, Fauci was asked whether it’s…
Continue Reading US may be turning a corner on COVID-19. Here’s when we could see cases and deaths plummet, expert says
While the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations may be slowing in the US, experts are optimistic about where the country will be in just a matter of weeks.…
Continue Reading The 3 things one expert hopes will help address ongoing COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy
The US has an opportunity to get ahead in the COVID-19 pandemic by getting more people vaccinated — and three key things can help address…
Continue Reading What to do if you’re planning or attending a wedding during the pandemic
They had the artsy, rustic venue, the tailored dress and a guest list including about 150 of their closest friends and family. But the pandemic had…
Continue Reading CDC may roll out seasonal COVID-19 boosters to protect against variants
As experts grow concerned about a possible COVID-19 surge in the winter, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may roll out seasonal…
Continue Reading Indian American doctors pitch in with free telehealth advice during India’s COVID-19 crisis
As the coronavirus crisis in India spirals out of control and its health care system crumbles, the Indian diaspora in the US is pitching in to help.…
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Wyoming governor bars state COVID-19 ‘vaccine passports’
Gordon in a statement encourages Wyoming residents over 16 to get vaccinated but calls it “a personal choice based upon personal circumstances.”…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 187 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 187 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths…
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Teton County, Wyo. mask order rescinded Friday
The Teton County, Wyo. order to wear face coverings in certain places was rescinded Friday at noon.…
Continue Reading Bodies of COVID-19 victims are still stored in refrigerated trucks in NYC
The bodies of New York City coronavirus victims are still being stored in refrigerated trailers converted into makeshift morgues during the height of…
Continue Reading COVID-19 outbreak at US diplomatic mission in India worsens as State Department allows some employees to depart
There has been an outbreak of more than 200 cases of coronavirus at the US diplomatic mission in India, a source tells CNN, as the State Department…
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COVID-19 deaths may be double what we thought
The coronavirus pandemic has claimed more than 3 million lives, an almost unfathomable human toll. Now, new figures suggest that the true global…
Continue Reading Experts predict 185 million people vaccinated in the US by September but worry about variant in India
The US will likely reach its COVID-19 vaccination goals for the summer, but vaccine hesitancy and variants could still cause a surge in the winter,…
Continue Reading Pfizer/BioNTech seek full FDA approval for their COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer/BioNTech has initiated its application to the US Food and Drug Administration for full FDA approval of its COVID-19 vaccine for people ages 16…
Continue Reading How should vaccinated parents navigate summer? A doctor’s advice
The camp bill is due. One of my kid’s favorite camps delayed charging us this summer because they weren’t sure if they’d be…
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Governor says Utah won’t mandate masks in schools next fall
Utah’s governor says the state has no plans to renew a mask order for K-12 schools next fall.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 166 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 166 new COVID-19 cases and one new death…
Continue Reading US rolls out carrots and expands access in push to get holdouts vaccinated against COVID-19
The United States is offering up freebies, expanding the pool of those eligible and shifting access to local pharmacies in its attempts to encourage…
Continue Reading Less than a third of parents say they’d let their child get COVID-19 vaccine right away, survey finds
As COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers try to get their shots authorized for younger children in the US, less than a third of parents say they would get…
Continue Reading COVID-19 herd immunity is a difficult target, experts warn, but vaccinating teens could be key to protecting us this fall
Vaccinations could soon open up for children 12 to 15 years old, a development that could be key to protecting the United States against COVID-19 as…
Continue Reading The US backs waiving vaccine patents. Now what?
US President Joe Biden’s administration said Wednesday it would support the easing of patent rules on COVID-19 vaccines, potentially expanding…
Continue Reading Disney World ends temperature checks for guests and staff
Visitors to Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, will be able to skip temperature checks at the park from May 16. The company has announced…
Continue Reading Moderna says booster shots rev up immune response to coronavirus variants
A booster shot of Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine revs up the immune response against two worrying coronavirus variants, the company reported…
Continue Reading Police respond to mask uproar at Utah school board meeting
A mask uproar at a Salt Lake City area school district meeting prompted officials to call in the police.…
Continue Reading Google backtracks on office returns and will allow employees to work remotely
Google is expanding its options for when, where and how often employees return to the office. The company’s workers around the world can…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 202 new Idaho COVID-19 cases
Idaho officials reported 202 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths…
Continue Reading CDC projects ‘sharp decline’ in COVID-19 cases by July, but calls variants a ‘wild card’
The United States could see a drop in COVID-19 cases and deaths by July if vaccinations remain high and people adhere to certain prevention measures,…
Continue Reading 10 reasons why young, healthy people really need to get vaccinated
Young adults are now steering the course of this pandemic as the biggest spreaders of coronavirus. But many say they don’t plan to get…
Continue Reading Child abuse hotline calls and texts rose during the pandemic. Here’s how to help
Calls to a major child abuse hotline increased in the early months of the pandemic, new research has revealed. The findings add fuel to worries that…
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Idaho health officials try new ways to get people vaccinated
Health officials in Idaho are trying new methods to encourage people to get vaccinated as interest in COVID-19 shots starts to…
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Utah meets goals, ends limits on gatherings, distancing
Utah has ended its mandated limits on gatherings and social distancing related to the pandemic.…
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Gov. Little to hold town hall Wednesday
The Idaho state office of AARP will host a telephone town hall with guests Idaho Governor Brad Little and Idaho Director of Health and Welfare Dave…
Continue Reading US vaccination rates have been falling as the supply has increased
With slowing vaccination rates across the country, the US will need to shift its strategy toward local accessibility to get out of the COVID-19…
Continue Reading COVID-19 vaccines need to be more accessible for workers who can’t easily take time off, expert says. Or the US may face a winter surge
With slowing vaccination rates across the country, the US will need to shift its strategy toward local accessibility to get out of the COVID-19…
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If the US doesn’t reach 80% immunity, the nation could see another winter surge of coronavirus, says vaccine expert
As health experts point to the challenges the nation faces in reaching herd immunity, some are warning of the danger of not getting there: another…
Continue Reading We’re starting to see how the pandemic affected births in the US
Remember that pandemic baby boom some thought we’d see about nine months after coronavirus lockdowns swept across the US? Well, as experts…
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Oregon extends COVID-19 workplace mask rule indefinitely
Oregon has adopted a rule that indefinitely extends coronavirus mask and social distancing requirements for all businesses in the state.…
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Kids and the COVID-19 vaccine: A pediatrician answers safety questions
The US Food and Drug Administration is expected to grant emergency use authorization next week to Pfizer/BioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine for…
Continue Reading Why some vaccinated people won’t go maskless — even outdoors
Texas resident Robert Soto can’t wait to visit his favorite karaoke spots in Austin. He says he’ll be wearing his mask when he belts out…
Continue Reading Biden sets goal of administering at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot to 70% of US adult population by July 4
President Joe Biden on Tuesday set a new goal of administering at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose to 70% of the US adult population and having 160…
Continue Reading Pfizer to seek authorization for COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 2 to 11 in September
Pfizer expects to file for full US Food and Drug Administration approval for its COVID-19 vaccine for people ages 16 to 85 this month, and will seek…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: More than 500K vaccinated, 209 new Idaho COVID-19 cases
Idaho officials reported 504,388 people are fully vaccinated Tuesday. 209 new COVID-19 cases were also…
Continue Reading Inslee: No new COVID-19 restrictions in Washington for now
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has announced that all of the state’s counties will remain in their current phase of the state’s economic reopening…
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Biden to set goal of administering at least one COVID-19 shot to 70% of US adult population by July 4
President Joe Biden on Tuesday will set a new goal of administering at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose to 70% of the US adult population and having…
Continue Reading Broadway sticks to fall reopening despite New York lifting restrictions
Theater fans eager for Broadway’s reopening will have to wait a few more months. New York’s theater owners on Tuesday said they are still…
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FDA to consider authorization of Pfizer vaccine for children as virus hits younger Americans
The US Food and Drug Administration will consider within months emergency use authorization of the Pfizer/BioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine in…
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Walmart, Sam’s Club now offering walk-up COVID-19 vaccines across Idaho
Walmart and Sam’s Club announced Tuesday walk-up COVID-19 immunizations are now available at all 27 pharmacies in Idaho.…
Continue Reading Vaccines are helping bring down US COVID-19 numbers. But the virus is now hitting one group of Americans harder
America’s daily COVID-19 cases and deaths are now about one-fifth of what they were during their winter peaks — and one expert says the…
Continue Reading Why we ‘may not get to zero’ on COVID-19
President Joe Biden predicted a return to some normalcy “by the end of the summer” on Monday, but health experts are increasingly…
Continue Reading Life may feel more normal even before herd immunity is reached
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts have said how crucial it is to reach some level of herd immunity. But now some say full herd…
Continue Reading FDA to authorize Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for 12-to-15-year-olds by early next week, official says
The US Food and Drug Administration is poised to authorize Pfizer/BioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine in children and teens ages 12 to 15 by early…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 368 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 368 new COVID-19 cases and six new deaths over the…
Continue Reading Not reaching herd immunity by the fall could have dire consequences, medical expert says
About 2.4 million people in the United States are now receiving COVID-19 vaccinations daily, but one medical expert thinks the nation may not reach…
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COVID-19 precautions still in place at Portneuf Medical Center
COVID-19 precautions, including masks and screening, remain in place at Portneuf Medical Center’s main campus and in all outpatient clinics.…
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SIPH COVID-19 Hotline changes hours of operation
The Southeastern Idaho Public Health COVID-19 Hotline will change its call center hours beginning…
Continue Reading Will US lift vaccine patents?
As India’s explosive outbreak spills beyond its borders, the West and its drug companies are under growing pressure to waive intellectual…
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Nearly a third of Americans are fully vaccinated. But one thing could still delay our return to normal
As more US state leaders announce hopeful timelines for a return to normalcy, one expert says there’s something that could delay how quickly we…
Continue Reading Why so many people are skipping their second COVID-19 shot — and why they shouldn’t
When the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported that almost 8% of the millions who have received the first dose of a…
Continue Reading The world is in the midst of its worst COVID-19 crisis so far. It didn’t have to be this way
A year ago, when the COVID-19 pandemic was still in its relative infancy, the head of the World Health Organization stressed that a global approach…
Continue Reading 100 million fully vaccinated people are helping the US reopen. But many millions more are needed
The United States has fully vaccinated more than 100 million people against COVID-19, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Continue Reading Disneyland reopens after being closed for more than a year
Disneyland reopened Friday after being closed for more than a year, but many health safety protocols will continue to be enforced. The theme park in…
Continue Reading 177 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 177 new COVID-19 cases and one new death…
Continue Reading TSA extends transportation mask requirement until September 13
The Transportation Security Administration is extending the Biden-era transportation mask mandate. The rule requiring masks on all travelers in…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 27 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 27 new COVID-19 cases in the area…
Continue Reading Biden administration to restrict travel from India starting Tuesday
The Biden administration will restrict travel from India starting on Tuesday, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Friday. “On the advice…
Continue Reading 100 million US adults are now fully vaccinated, White House says
One hundred million adults in the United States are now fully vaccinated, White House coronavirus response director Jeff Zients announced Friday.…
Continue Reading Experts are divided on the new CDC mask guidance. Here’s what they’re saying.
New mask guidance from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week has divided experts and fueled a new debate about the best way to…
Continue Reading Two nations stagger under the onslaught of COVID-19
Flames crackle over the wails and prayers of grieving families as they mourn loved ones lost to COVID-19, whose bodies are laid on funeral pyres that…
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Weekly average of new COVID-19 deaths in US hits lowest point since October
The seven-day average of new COVID-19 deaths in the United States hit its lowest point since October 2020, a CNN analysis of Johns Hopkins University…
Continue Reading Full FDA approval of COVID-19 vaccines could help fight vaccine hesitancy, officials say
As a condition of the emergency use authorizations issued for the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna coronavirus vaccines, those companies are expected to…
Continue Reading How to socialize for the first time again after a year of isolation
I’ve been wanting to take my friend to my favorite tea shop for what seems like forever. Ever since we had to switch from having our tea in…
Continue Reading How you and your kids can avoid COVID-19 at playgrounds
Playgrounds seem like — and in many cases are — a relatively safe pandemic activity, but there are factors that can complicate the issue.…
Continue Reading More than 100 US colleges and universities are now requiring students to get COVID-19 vaccinations
College students hesitant to receive a COVID-19 vaccination may need to rethink their decision. As most colleges in the US inch toward the end of the…
Continue Reading 210 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 600K have received a vaccine
Idaho officials reported 210 new COVID-19 cases…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 23 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 23 new COVID-19 cases in the area…
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Teton County, Wyo. mask order to be rescinded May 7
The Teton County Wyo. health order requiring individuals in Teton County, Wyo. to wear face coverings in certain places is expected to be rescinded…
Continue Reading The pandemic disrupted organ transplants. But these three siblings aren’t giving up
As coronavirus shut down the world last year, Terre Baldwin was getting a life-saving heart and kidney transplant in San Francisco. With no guests…
Continue Reading Some young Americans are hesitant about getting a COVID-19 shot. Here’s why that’s an issue for all Americans
Experts have made it clear: to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic, America needs to get vaccinated. And that includes younger Americans, some of whom…
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Brown extendes Oregon COVID-19 emergency as cases spike
Gov. Kate Brown is extending Oregon’s state of emergency for COVID-19 until June 28, saying a fourth surge of the pandemic is being driven by…
Continue Reading Turkey enters first national lockdown as COVID-19 cases rise
Turkey has entered its first national coronavirus lockdown as infection rates continue to climb in the country, now the highest in Europe. The…
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DHW announces new funding opportunity for COVID-19 vaccination clinics
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity to establish and operate mobile, off-site, walk-in and…
Continue Reading COVID-19 vaccine myths: These reasons for not getting a shot don’t hold up. In fact, they’ll set the US back
Americans have an easy way to crush COVID-19 — one that would let businesses fully reopen safely, ditch the need for social distancing and…
Continue Reading More relaxed CDC coronavirus guidelines could come soon, Fauci says
After loosening its COVID-19 prevention guidelines somewhat this week for people who are fully vaccinated, the US Centers for Disease Control and…
Continue Reading Turkey prepares for its first national lockdown as COVID-19 cases rise
Turkey is bracing itself for its first national coronavirus lockdown as infection rates continue to climb in the country, now the highest in Europe.…
Continue Reading India’s COVID-19 crisis is a problem for the world
There is a split scenario unfolding as the world battles the pandemic. In countries like the United States and the United Kingdom, jubilant,…
Continue Reading Is it ‘Zoom face’ or is the pandemic aging you?
Is that face in the mirror looking a bit, well, older these days? “Some of this is due to perception, what I call ‘Zoom face,’”…
Continue Reading Traveling to the Maldives during COVID-19: What you need to know before you go
If you’re planning to travel to the Maldives here’s what you’ll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the COVID-19…
Continue Reading More liberal CDC coronavirus guidelines could come soon, Fauci says
After loosening its COVID-19 prevention guidelines somewhat this week for people who are fully vaccinated, the US Centers for Disease Control and…
Continue Reading 255 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 255 new COVID-19 cases and five new deaths…
Continue Reading Washington State University to require COVID-19 vaccine
Washington State University will require proof of COVID-19 vaccinations this fall for students and employees.…
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