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	health Daily update ⋅ February 21, 2021
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	The Wall Street Journal For Covid-19 Survivors, One Shot May Be Enough, Preliminary Studies Show The Wall Street Journal Data may mean a second dose of the vaccine is unnecessary, potentially freeing up limited supply. A woman got the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in Manning, S.C., on Feb. 17. Pfizer says it doesn't have data regarding the single-dose approach in Covid-19 ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Coronavirus doctor's diary: Don't ask me which vaccine is best, please BBC News But the intense global relief that greeted the Pfizer covid vaccine, and then Moderna, AstraZeneca and most recently Novavax and Janssen vaccines (though the last two are still awaiting regulatory approval) has created brand awareness in a population that ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN US Covid-19 numbers may be slowing but experts project tens of thousands more deaths in next 3 months CNN Another 91,000 Americans are projected to lose their life to the virus by June 1, the latest forecast from the University of Washington's Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation shows. That devastating projection comes as plummeting ... Flag as irrelevant
	WLS-TV Almost one-third of people with 'mild' COVID-19 still battle symptoms months later, study finds WLS-TV He has not been able to return to anything near the active life he enjoyed before. Unlike Reagan, when 34-year-old Stephanie Condra got sick with COVID-19 last summer, she didn't have to be hospitalized. Her symptoms were comparatively mild: fatigue, ... Flag as irrelevant
	pressherald.com The Latest: Los Angeles County sees decline, but more cases of UK variant reported pressherald.com LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County officials continue to report a decline in new coronavirus cases but say the emergence of a more transmissible, potentially more virulent variant underscores the importance of sticking with safety measures like masking ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR 'The Essence Of Truth': A Doctor's Photos Document The COVID-19 Crisis In The ER NPR In the midst of a pandemic that is taxing medical workers like never before, a doctor in a Los Angeles hospital turned a camera toward his colleagues. Dr. Scott Kobner is the chief emergency room resident at the Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center. Flag as irrelevant
	The Mercury News Why COVID-19 vaccines could make us mask-free and huggable The Mercury News You're vaccinated. They're not. When visiting, is it safe to toss the tiresome mask? Perhaps. There's growing evidence that vaccines not only save lives, but can stop or greatly slow spread of the COVID-19 virus – portending a day when we can see each ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Global vaccine inequality runs deep. Some countries say intellectual property rights are part of the problem. Washington Post As the coronavirus pandemic rages, World Trade Organization representatives have periodically gathered around a virtual table and clashed over how to more equitably increase global access to vaccines. On one side are the United States and other mainly ... Flag as irrelevant
	KABC-TV Almost one-third of people with 'mild' COVID-19 still battle symptoms months later, study finds KABC-TV Unlike Reagan, when 34-year-old Stephanie Condra got sick with COVID-19 last summer, she didn't have to be hospitalized. Her symptoms were comparatively mild: fatigue, shortness of breath, stomach pain and cramping, and a low-grade fever. Medical ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Russia reports world's first case of human infection with H5N8 bird flu Reuters MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia has registered the first case of a strain of bird flu virus named A(H5N8) being passed to humans from birds and has reported the matter to the World Health Organization (WHO), Anna Popova, head of consumer health watchdog ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com More Cases Of UK COVID-19 Variant Detected In LA County Patch.com In January 2021, British scientists reported evidence that suggests it might be associated with an increased risk of death compared with other variants, but the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said more studies were needed to confirm this ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com Countywide COVID Hospitalizations Return To Pre-December Levels Patch.com According to the Riverside University Health System, coronavirus hospitalizations countywide declined to 513 Friday, compared to 535 on Thursday, and that includes 152 ICU patients, 20 less than a day ago. The last time ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hilton Head Island Packet SC health experts offer safety tips on 'devastating' UK coronavirus variant Hilton Head Island Packet To help South Carolinians better navigate the crisis, The Island Packet and Beaufort Gazette asked four Palmetto State health experts to weigh in on the variants. Questions & Answers. Get unlimited ... Flag as irrelevant
	KENS5.com VERIFY: KN95, N95, cloth, disposable. Which masks work best, according to the CDC? KENS5.com Local and national public health experts have been telling the public to "wear a mask" for months. During a press conference back in November Governor Larry Hogan coined the phrase, "just wear ... Flag as irrelevant
	oregonlive.com Of all the coronavirus variants, scientists are most concerned about these 3 strains oregonlive.com There are many variants of the coronavirus circulating around the world, but health experts are primarily concerned with the emergence of three variants first detected in the United Kingdom, South Africa and Brazil. They seem to spread more easily and ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Russia Reports World's First Case of Human Infection With H5N8 Bird Flu U.S. News & World Report By Polina Devitt and Gabrielle Tétrault-Farber. MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia has registered the first case of a strain of bird flu virus named A(H5N8) being passed to humans from birds and has reported the matter to the World Health Organization (WHO), Anna ... Flag as irrelevant
	pressherald.com Downward trend continues with 147 new COVID-19 cases in Maine, 2 deaths pressherald.com In another sign that conditions are improving, the seven-day positivity rate average – the percentage of COVID-19 tests returned positive – has declined to 1.2 percent, according to a tweet by Dr. Nirav Shah, director of the Maine CDC. Flag as irrelevant
	KOCO Oklahoma City US COVID-19 numbers are slowing but experts project tens of thousands more deaths in next 3 months KOCO Oklahoma City 5.5% of U.S. fully vaccinated. While vaccinations are ongoing, it's unlikely they'll help the U.S. reach herd immunity levels any time soon. So far, more than 42.8 million Americans have received at least the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, according to CDC ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Russia reports first case of avian flu in humans Fox News Anna Popova, the country's public health chief, announced that seven cases of the H5N8 strain had been detected amongst the poultry farm's workers in southern Russia – prompting health officials to alert the World Health Organization (WHO). Flag as irrelevant
	Santa Barbara Independent COVID Case Rate Near School Opening Levels Santa Barbara Independent "We are really excited about this new development because we know how important it is to get our kids back in school," said Ansorg, Santa Barbara County's health officer. The county's case rate had ... Flag as irrelevant
	KTVZ US Covid-19 numbers may be slowing but experts project tens of thousands more deaths in next 3 months KTVZ Another 91,000 Americans are projected to lose their life to the virus by June 1, the latest forecast from the University of Washington's Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation shows. That devastating projection ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomington Pantagraph Watch now: One benefit of masks and social distancing? Data shows few flu cases in Bloomington-Normal Bloomington Pantagraph BLOOMINGTON — Federal, state and local data show influenza case numbers for the 2020-21 season hit record lows despite early fears that the coronavirus would pair with the flu in infecting people, overwhelming the health care system. The Centers for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Independent.ie Coronavirus Cases, Deaths Rise in North Dakota U.S. News & World Report BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota's Health Department on Saturday reported an increase in COVID-19-related deaths and hospitalizations, as officials deal with a temporary delay in vaccine shipments. Health officials reported 85 new coronavirus cases, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Boston Herald Type 1 diabetes doesn't qualify for coronavirus vaccine priority in Massachusetts, but Type 2 does Boston Herald Ruth Groff is terrified of contracting COVID-19 and landing in the hospital — in large part because of her diabetes. A Type 1 diabetic since she was just 5 years old, Groff, now 57, wears a continuous glucose monitor and takes at least two shots of insulin a day. Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Southern California OC Vaccine Super Sites in 'Holding Pattern' Due to Vaccine Supply Delays Caused by Winter Storms NBC Southern California Orange County reported 391 new cases of COVID-19 and 44 additional deaths Saturday. Hospitalizations continued a downward trend, dropping from 636 on Friday to 591, with the number of coronavirus patients in intensive care ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Russia says detected first case of H5N8 avian flu in humans Medical Xpress Russia said Saturday its scientists had detected the first case of transmission of the H5N8 strain of avian flu to humans and had alerted the World Health Organization. In televised remarks, the head of Russia's health watchdog Rospotrebnadzor, Anna Popova ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Mass. reports Saturday more than 1 million total COVID-19 first vaccine doses administered The Boston Globe The coronavirus vaccines currently available — which were developed by Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech — require that a patient receive two shots before being considered fully vaccinated. On Saturday, the total number of first ... Flag as irrelevant
	L.A. Weekly Keto Complete Dragons Den Reviews – Keto Complete Pills UK, US, CA L.A. Weekly Obesity is very common in both men and women nowadays. People are not able to follow a healthy lifestyle and consumption of junk food has also increased a lot. If you want to eliminate the obesity problem, you should take help from an external supplement. Flag as irrelevant
	WISN Milwaukee New eligible vaccine group planned for March 1, local health leaders raise concern WISN Milwaukee However, all 11 health department leaders in Milwaukee County raised serious concern over the timing of the expansion plan. "Eligibility does not mean availability," said Greenfield Health Officer Darren Rausch. "This planned ... Flag as irrelevant
	KATU Oregon reports 536 new coronavirus cases, 5 more deaths KATU Health officials also reported five new deaths related to the virus, raising the state's death toll to 2,154. The OHA reported that 25,602 new doses of COVID-19 vaccinations were added to the state's ... Flag as irrelevant
	ktvo.com Saturday Feb. 20 COVID-19 update: Iowa reports 560 new cases WOWT (WOWT) - Below are today's vaccination updates as well as data reports on new cases and other COVID-19 stats reported by health officials across Nebraska and Iowa. Keep scrolling to find helpful links and other information, including phone numbers to call ... Flag as irrelevant
	GoLocalProv Fit for Life: Stop Losing "Weight" GoLocalProv When you ask a health professional what's the best way to lose weight, the standard answer is to create a calorie deficit and eat less calories than you burn. My answer is always "Build muscle and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Salt Lake Tribune 778 new COVID-19 cases, 8 deaths reported Saturday in Utah KSL.com The state has also administered 18,383 more doses of the coronavirus vaccine since Friday. Overall, that brings Utah to 366,034 total confirmed cases, 1,842 deaths and 598,434 vaccines administered since the pandemic began. The health ... Flag as irrelevant
	Joplin Globe Flu season a 'no-show' thanks to COVID-19 precautions Joplin Globe This is remarkable, they say, considering that the 2019-20 season — which ran from Oct. 1, 2019, to April 4, 2020 — resulted in 38 million sick with influenza, 18 million medical visits, 405,000 hospitalizations and 22,000 deaths nationwide, according to the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Joplin Globe Flu season a 'no-show' thanks to COVID-19 precautions Joplin Globe "Not only flu itself but all the other respiratory viruses have just remarkably decreased or have been almost absent," said Dr. Rob McNab, director of Freeman Health System's COVID-19 unit. "I wouldn't say there's been no flu, but at the very beginning of the flu ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Meeting the Challenges of Type 1 Diabetes in the Teen Years U.S. News & World Report SATURDAY, Feb. 20, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Diabetes is never an easy disease to manage, but coping with type 1 diabetes can be a particularly difficult challenge for teens. The transition from childhood to adolescence can be hard on both kids and ... Flag as irrelevant
	KRDO This device is crucial in the fight against Covid. It may not work on dark skin KRDO "While pulse oximeters may be useful for estimating blood oxygen levels, these devices have limitations that can result in inaccurate readings," Dr. William Maisel, director of the Office of Product Evaluation and Quality in the FDA's Center for Devices and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Iowa City Press Citizen Known positive COVID-19 tests spike with state's new reporting method Iowa City Press Citizen Deaths reported are not deaths that have occurred within the past 24 hours, but only represent deaths that were added to the Iowa Department of Public Health's public dashboard within the past 24 hours. It often takes more ... Flag as irrelevant
	KEYT Full 'stay-at-home' lockdowns not necessary with vaccinations, strict distancing: UK study KEYT Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (CTV News) — A robust vaccination program and strict physical distancing rules could be enough to prevent future COVID-19 outbreaks without the need for stay-at-home restrictions, according to a new U.K. study. Flag as irrelevant
	KTVZ This device is crucial in the fight against Covid. It may not work on dark skin KTVZ In the fight against Covid-19, the pulse oximeter has been an essential tool for doctors and other medical professionals. But the small device that monitors oxygen levels may not work well for people with dark skin, according to multiple studies and government ... Flag as irrelevant
	Deseret News Utah administers more than 18K doses of COVID-19 vaccine in one day Deseret News SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Department of Health reported 778 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, keeping on trend with decreasing numbers of new cases in the last couple of weeks. Another 18,383 people in Utah have been vaccinated against the ... Flag as irrelevant
	WSBT-TV Mother of Ore. baby who died of COVID says she never got to meet him WSBT-TV Ashley Wadley says that her son, David James Wadley Jr., was prematurely born. The young boy fought for two days before testing positive for COVID-19 and passing away. According to Ashley, ... Flag as irrelevant
	KLAS - 8 News Now NEW: Nevada reports 37 COVID-19 deaths, 10.2% test positivity rate KLAS - 8 News Now Of Nevada's 37 additional deaths in the past day, 29 were from Clark County, according to data released Saturday. The state's 14-day rolling average is now 14 deaths per day. Nevada reports 371 ... Flag as irrelevant
	WMTW Portland Maine CDC reports 130 new cases of COVID-19, no new deaths WMTW Portland Probable cases: 8,995; Cumulative positivity rate: 2.94%; 7-day positivity rate: 1.70%; Currently hospitalized: 75; Patients in intensive care: 24; Patients on ventilators: 6. Flag as irrelevant
	Salt Lake Tribune Number of new COVID cases continues to decline, as more than 200000 Utahns are reported to be fully vaccinated Salt Lake Tribune Utah Department of Health reports 778 new cases of coronavirus on Saturday. (Leah Hogsten | The ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reading Eagle Weekly Pa. report shows falling COVID cases in Berks County Reading Eagle Bu pof qpjou, bmm 67 dpvoujft xfsf po uif mjtut cvu npsf ibwf cffo npwfe pvu jo sfdfou xfflt. Uif ofyu jttvbodf pg mjtut tipvme jodmvef npsf pg uibu cvu opu mjlfmz gps Cfslt. Jo dbtft ... Flag as irrelevant
	TribLIVE Allegheny County reports 285 new coronavirus cases, 1 death TribLIVE The seven-day average is 233 cases. One death was reported Saturday, increasing the county's toll to 1,629. That's 46 more total deaths than at the same time last week. Wednesday's numbers included ... Flag as irrelevant
	WLWT Cincinnati Number of COVID-19 vaccine doses expected to increase in Hamilton County as we approach March WLWT Cincinnati Ohio added 2,611 more coronavirus cases today and 56 additional deaths, according to the Ohio Department of Health. As those grim numbers were added to the pandemic's total, the vaccine supply for this area was set to grow larger in the coming week. Flag as irrelevant
	Charleston Post Courier Over 100 SC nursing home deaths in 30 days as coronavirus vaccine distribution continues Charleston Post Courier Over 25,500 nursing home residents have already gotten their second vaccine doses through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's long-term care program, according to federal data. The Palmetto State has averaged over 160 nursing ... Flag as irrelevant
	WCVB Boston COVID-19 hospitalizations in the US dip to lowest level since November WCVB Boston The CDC has said an apparently more-transmissible variant first identified in the U.K. could be the dominant strain in the U.S. by next month. "This is why we're telling people to not stop ... Flag as irrelevant

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