COVID-19
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Md. Company Says Vaccine Shows Promise Against New Coronavirus Strains
Novovax, a Gaithersburg, Md.-based biotech company, says the coronavirus vaccine it is developing has shown signs of effectiveness against new,…
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Coronavirus Hospitalizations Fall, But Deaths at All-Time High: Report
The number of reported coronavirus-related hospitalizations in the U.S. fell below 100,000 this weekend for the first time in nearly…
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U.S. Coronavirus Hospitalizations Down for 15th Straight Day: Report
Coronavirus-related hospitalizations in the U.S. have been falling for the past 15 days along with diminishing infections, but concerns among…
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U.S. Could See 80K More Coronavirus Deaths in Next 3 Weeks as New Variants Emerge, Experts Project
Though coronavirus cases in the U.S. are leveling off somewhat, the country is amid the deadliest month of the pandemic…
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Maryland Expands Coronavirus Vaccine Locations to Retail Pharmacies
Karen Strayhorn wasn't sure about getting a coronavirus vaccine after she tested positive for the virus in November. But the…
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Grocery Stores Offer Cash to Employees to Encourage Coronavirus Vaccination
Grocers like Trader Joe’s, Dollar General, a discount retailer, Lidl and Aldi have committed to paying workers to take the…
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Moderna Confident in Vaccine’s Effectiveness Against New Coronavirus Variants
Drugmaker Moderna expressed confidence Monday that its coronavirus vaccine is effective against newer, more contagious strains of the virus that…
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Experts Say Deadly Coronavirus Surge Has Peaked: ‘Headed to a Better Place’
The surge in coronavirus cases that sent related deaths and hospitalizations in the U.S. skyrocketing in recent months appears to…
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JESSE JACKSON: Scientific Community Must Reach Out to African Americans to Bolster Confidence in Vaccine
What's clear is that the scientific community and community leaders must reach out and work hard to ensure that African…
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Widespread Use of Face Masks Can Help Stop Coronavirus Outbreaks: Study
Widespread use of face masks can significantly help stop coronavirus outbreaks in communities, a new study found.
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