Tag: infections
The CDC is considering revising its mask guidance for fully vaccinated people | ABC News
The CDC is considering revising its mask guidance for fully vaccinated people as a new COVID-19 surge hits states like Florida. Plus, extreme weather is…
Pfizer says 3rd shot could “strongly” boost protection against the Delta variant | ABC News
As a national debate rages over masks, Pfizer now says a third COVID-19 shot could “strongly” boost protection against the highly contagious Delta variant. Plus,…
US averaging 57,000 new COVID-19 cases per day due to delta variant
Major League Baseball had to postpone a game due to breakthrough infections. ABC News’ Mona Kosar Abdi reports on what’s being announced today in Washington….
1 in 5 new US COVID-19 infections in Florida | WNT
Florida reported a seven-day average of 17,757 new cases on Thursday. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has repeatedly criticized COVID-19 restrictions and mask mandates. WATCH THE…
Delta variant pushes hospitals to the brink
The U.S. has recorded more than 140,000 new infections for two days in a row. WATCH FULL EPISODES OF WORLD NEWS TONIGHT: https://abc.com/shows/world-news-tonight WATCH WORLD…
Louisiana reporting more than 5,000 COVID-19 cases a day l ABC News
Baton Rouge General Medical Center is treating nearly 200 infected patients, more than at any other time in the pandemic. #ABCNews #COVID19 #Louisiana #DeltaVariant source
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…
Man unaware he had measles unknowingly infected 38 people in 2 weeks
He traveled by car from New York, where officials are giving out free vaccines in Rockland County, to Michigan, health officials said. #ABCNews #Measles #vaccination…
Contaminated donor breast milk linked to premature babies’ infections
Eight babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at a Pennsylvania hospital were infected and three died. source
US State Department raises travel advisory levels for Japan and S. Korea | ABC News
More than 77,000 coronavirus cases have been reported globally with an uptick in infections in Japan and South Korea. #ABCNews #SouthKorea #Japan #Coronavirus source
Flight attendant tests positive for coronavirus | WNT
Global health officials say the number of new infections outside China outpaced the rate of infections in that country for the first time. WATCH THE…
New US coronavirus case puts officials on high alert l ABC News
A person in California has been diagnosed with the virus, and for the first time in US, the virus spread without them being in close…
WHO reports number of COVID-19 infections on the verge of 100,000 | WNT
The chief of the World Health Organization is calling on nations to make containment the “highest priorityâ€Â. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD NEWS TONIGHT’:…
Frustration mounts aboard virus-stricken Grand Princess
Officials said the ship is flying a yellow flag — signalling quarantine — as all 19 infected crew members are isolated on the ship. WATCH…
NYC Mayor addresses coronavirus crisis at hospitals l ABC News
Bill DeBlasio talks to “GMA†about the strain on the city’s hospitals, increased capacity and the rate at which supplies could be dwindling. Coronavirus live…
Texas reaches milestone of 10,000 COVID-19 infections
Sen. Ted Cruz speaks about his days in self-quarantine and concerns for his home state. BREAKING NEWS UPDATES: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/Coronavirus ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at…
Italy on the mend from COVID-19
Italy finally turns a corner after weeks of battling COVID-19 infections. Infections are decreasing and doctors are releasing patients. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at…
At least 1M infected with coronavirus in the US l ABC News
Experts urged doctors to preserve data and medical specimens for scientists to figure out a precise number of deaths as the CDC warned deaths in…
Mexico’s hidden death toll
Ian Pannell is in Mexico City, where crematoriums and funeral homes are at capacity as the nation’s COVID-19 infections and deaths soar. ABC News Live…
Tear gas, other compliance weapons may be increasing COVID-19 risks at protests
ABC News’ David Wright reports on how the use of tear gas and other chemical agents against protesters could increase the risk of spreading coronavirus…
