Tag: children
US averaging more than 110,000 new daily COVID-19 cases
More than 75,000 COVID-19 patients are hospitalized across the country, and there are roughly 9,300 new hospitalizations a day. Florida has the highest rate of…
Taliban takeover raises questions about potential intelligence failures
Breaking down how the Afghan government collapsed so quickly and what it means for the future. source
Concern grows around pediatric COVID-19 cases l WNT
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that children hospitalized with COVID-19 increased more than 400% since July 4. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF…
New York City schools mandate vaccines for all teachers after FDA approval
NYC Schools Chancellor Meisha Porter says the requirement is important to keep children safe as classes are set to begin. WATCH the ABC News Live…
Hospitals struggle to find beds for mostly younger, unvaccinated COVID-19 patients l WNT
Health officials are reporting overwhelming situations, driven by the highly contagious delta variant in states where vaccination rates are low. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF…
San Diego father waits anxiously for family stranded in Afghanistan
ABC News’ Alex Presha reports on a father in San Diego who struggled to get his wife and two young children out of Afghanistan. ABC…
Families of 9/11 victims still angry 20 years later
Plus, a pediatric psychiatrist gives tips on how to talk to children about Sept. 11 and the threat of potential terror attacks. #september11 #families #anniversary…
US breaks record for COVID-19 cases in children as pediatric hospitalizations surge
More than 252,000 children were diagnosed with COVID-19 last week nationwide. #covid19 #hospitalizations #children source
Pediatric COVID-19 cases skyrocket as delta variant spreads l GMA
Some 252,000 children were diagnosed with COVID-19 in the U.S. last week, the highest number of pediatric cases since the pandemic began. #ABCNews #COVID19 #MuVariant…
New York City starts enforcing vaccine requirement for indoor businesses
Plus, millions of children go back to school in the nation’s largest district and the FDA cautions parents about vaccinating children under 12. WATCH the…
Millions of kids head back to school amid COVID-19 fears
In New York City, kids went back to in-person class for the first time in 18 months amid pediatric COVID-19 surges. The FDA warned parents…
Hurricane Nicholas making landfall overnight as a category one storm | ABC News
Hurricane Nicholas continues to batter Texas and Louisiana after making landfall overnight as a category one storm. Plus, as millions of students return to school,…
Pfizer: COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective for children as young as 5
The company says the trial found the vaccine produced minimal side effects, similar to those found in adults and older children. WATCH the ABC News…
Vaccines for all age groups needed to control pandemic: Medical expert
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Dr. Richard Besser, the former acting CDC director, on Pfizer’s announcement on safety and effectiveness for their vaccine for…
Actress Cynthia Erivo reminds children to dream big in new book
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with award-winning actress, singer and producer Cynthia Erivo about her new book, “Remember to Dream, Ebere,†detailing one young girl’s…
Biden administration struggles to explain treatment of Haitian migrants in Texas | ABC News
A big decision by the FDA today could mean millions of Americans might be eligible for COVID-19 booster shots as early as this Friday. Plus,…
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine is safe for children ages 5 to 11
More than 2,200 young participants were given one-third of an adult dose of the vaccine. The company says it caused minimal side effects and was…
Florida superintendents ‘discouraged’ by governor’s COVID policies
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an order allowing parents to decide whether or not to send their child to school even after being exposed to COVID-19….
Pfizer submits data to FDA on vaccines for young children | WNT
Pediatric infections of COVID-19 have surged since the beginning of the school year. Pfizer announced Tuesday they have submitted data on their vaccine in children…
Facebook whistleblower claims site is dangerous for children, democracy
Fances Haugen, a former Facebook product manager, testified before a Senate subcommittee on Tuesday and claimed that the social media platform manipulated content it knew…
