While there is still much more information to gather about the Delta variant of the coronavirus pandemic, there are several things we do know. The first fact is that the Delta variant is more contagious than any other virus strain, the first Delta case was identified in December of 2020, and by the end of [...]
The COVID-19 vaccines have been out for several months now, and millions of Americans are vaccinated against the coronavirus. Because of the unprecedented speed of development and the unpredictability of the virus, it is understandable that many people have questions about the vaccine. There are many myths and facts surrounding the new mRNA vaccines authorized [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing everyone to think about how vaccines work, what vaccines do, and a range of other vaccine-related issues. For many, this information is brand new, as are the processes being used to create the vaccines. Most vaccines require years before the FDA (Federal Drug Administration) will approve them. New science, such [...]
Every day it seems like there are new studies and reports on the unique ways COVID 19 is affecting different groups of people in different ways. From the start, the disease has been a clear danger for people over 65 and for people with pre-existing medical conditions. The disease is now affecting women differently and [...]
A recently-published study theorizes that the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine may help protect people from COVID-19. After analyzing their data, researchers came to the conclusion that people with higher levels of mumps antibodies tended to experience less severe cases of the coronavirus. Published in mBio, an open access journal published by the American [...]
In a very unfortunate case of going viral, an oncology nurse who posted a now-deleted TikTok video is no longer employed at the hospital where she worked. In November, after making a video where she bragged about not wearing a mask outside of work, disregarding COVID-19 protocol, traveling, and having playdates for her kids, nurse [...]
COVID-19 has presented a widespread issue in the medical community. Doctors and medical personnel have put themselves at risk on a daily basis while treating patients for coronavirus. Of this there is no doubt. In a misguided effort couched as “protecting” doctors and medical personnel, legislators have introduced HR 7059, known as the Coronavirus Provider [...]
According to a new study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine, vaping among teenagers and young adults significantly increases their risk of testing positive for COVID-19. The research revealed that among the young people who were tested for the coronavirus, the ones who engaged in vaping were between five to seven times [...]
The public has already had enough to deal with when it comes to the Coronavirus pandemic. Now, lawmakers want to add to it by instilling liability shields for certain professions that would prevent workers from bringing lawsuits related to the Coronavirus if their employers provided unsafe working conditions. This could pose serious harm to the [...]
The coronavirus pandemic that started in early 2020 hit the Maryland nursing home population extremely hard. In fact, the Pleasant View Nursing Home in Mount Airy suffered an outbreak that resulted in 126 infections and 29 deaths among patients and staff. Now, the facility is facing $70,000 in fines from the state for failing to [...]
