CDC's Best-Case Scenario for U.S. COVID Deaths Between 200 and 300 a Week by End of July
Research released this week predicts that U.S. cases could drop below 50,000, hospitalizations to fewer than 1,000, and deaths to between 200 and 300 a week.
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Narendra Modi, India's Prime Minister, Called a COVID 'Super-Spreader' By Medical Official
Dr. Navjot Dahiya, vice president of the Indian Medical Association, called Modi a "super-spreader" for his failure to cancel the traditional Holi festival, which draws massive crowds, as well as cricket matches with tens of thousands of spectators.
Child COVID Cases Are Highest in These States
Ten states reported more than 7,000 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 children over one week at the end of April.
Bestselling Author Diamant Says 'No More Shame [or] Silence Around Menstruation'
"Lifting the cone of silence around menstruation is how we erase the shame and fear associated with periods."
Tampon Tax Extracts a Heavy Toll on Women
It's time to lift the heavy financial and emotional burdens imposed because period products aren't eligible for subsidies like other essentials.
Ron DeSantis Mask Order Leads Disney to Evaluate Regulations at Florida Theme Parks
The Florida governor issued an order suspending local government COVID-19 measures, such as mask mandates, while private businesses can impose their own restrictions.
Iowa's COVID Vaccination Effort Declines By More Than Half in a Month
The state Department of Public Health said that 88 of the 99 Iowa counties said they do not need all of their weekly vaccines allocated to them.
Majority of Black Health Care Workers Doubt COVID-19 Vaccines Safe, Poll Finds
53 percent of Black health care workers, and 47 percent of Black Americans overall, are not confident the three FDA-approved vaccinations are safe.
Washington COVID Vaccine Eligibility and How to Book an Appointment
The northwestern state had administered more than 2.7 million vaccine doses.
Adorable Video Shows Boy, 6, Calm His Brother, 4, With Breathing Technique
Ellen DeGeneres said: "This is a very special young man. Good work, mom," praising the six-year-old for his exercise
AstraZeneca COVID Vaccine Suspended Over Blood Clot Fears. Should Americans Be Worried?
More than 15 European countries have suspended use of the vaccine over blood-clotting fears.
Autistic 4-Year-Old Kicked off Plane for Not Wearing Face Mask Despite Exemption
The Kimball family was removed from a Spirit Airlines flight despite son Carter being medically exempt from wearing a face mask.
Can You Eat or Drink Before Getting the COVID Vaccine?
While some medical procedures require patients to fast beforehand, experts say that vaccination for COVID is not one of them.
Quarter of Americans Never Socialized or Exercised Amid COVID-19 Pandemic: Study
"The big story in this data is a sense of social disconnection, which is worse in each successive younger generation," Dr. Tara Thiagarajan said.
COVID Variants a Worry As U.S. Appears To Turn Corner Three Months Into Vaccine Rollout
More than 100 million vaccine doses have been administered across the country.
