covid-19

Jul
31
2021
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By Troy Warren
Why you might have a shingles flare-up after your COVID vaccination

Why you might have a shingles flare-up after your COVID vaccination

COVID-19, Health, , ,
By Nancy Clanton, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT No evidence vaccine causes shingles, but experts say it might ‘reactivate’ the virus Some people have experienced a shingles outbreak days after getting the COVID-19 vaccination, but experts say the latter did not cause the former. Shingles, also called herpes zoster, is an infection caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, 1 in 3 people will have shingles at some point in their lives. Doctors in Israel recently reported that six women with autoimmune disorders developed the painful rash 3-14…
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Jul
30
2021
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COVID-19 vaccines weren’t developed in only a year, experts say

COVID-19 vaccines weren’t developed in only a year, experts say

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By Dana Sparks, Mayo Clinic News Network Troy Warren for CNT Today’s successes are the result of many years of coronavirus research Some people may be hesitant to be vaccinated for COVID-19 because they think COVID-19 vaccines were developed too quickly. But today’s successes are the result of many years of coronavirus research. “To say that these messenger RNA vaccines were only developed in the past year would be erroneous,” says Dr. Gregory Poland, an infectious diseases expert and head of Mayo Clinic’s Vaccine Research Group. “I know some people are hesitant, and they might be fearful over some of the…
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Jul
29
2021
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Disneyland and Disney World to Again Require Masks for All Indoors

Disneyland and Disney World to Again Require Masks for All Indoors

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BY RYAN PARKER | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT The news comes as COVID-19 cases are skyrocketing in parts of the country due to the highly contagious Delta variant. The Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World are pumping the brakes on lifting pandemic restrictions, once again requiring all staff and guests to wear masks indoors — regardless of vaccination status. The news comes as COVID-19 cases are skyrocketing in parts of the country due to the highly contagious Delta variant. “The State of California strongly recommends that all guests be fully vaccinated or receive a negative COVID-19 test prior to entering the Disneyland…
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Jul
28
2021
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By Troy Warren
Fear of Delta Variant Impacting Travel Plans

Fear of Delta Variant Impacting Travel Plans

COVID-19, Travel, , ,
JANEEN CHRISTOFF | TravelPulse.Com Troy Warren for CNT   The effects of the Delta variant are beginning to put a strain on travel plans. According to new research from Longwoods International and Miles Partnership, a quarter of respondents indicated that they are postponing travel because of the recent increased spread of the Delta variant of COVID-19. Support for opening communities to incoming travelers also dropped in light of the highly contagious variant, which is now the dominant strain of the virus in the U.S. The support for the reopening of communities peaked at 67 percent in early June but has now dropped…
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Jul
28
2021
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By Troy Warren
Atlanta: Why do we need to mask up now?

Atlanta: Why do we need to mask up now?

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By Tim Darnell, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for AtlantaNewsAndTalk.Com CDC now calls for indoor masks even among vaccinated in certain areas The Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed course Tuesday on some masking guidelines, recommending even vaccinated people return to wearing masks indoors in parts of the U.S. where the delta variant of the coronavirus is fueling infection surges. So, what is the difference between this week and a few weeks ago, when no mask recommendations were in place? The CDC’s new mask policy does not recommend all vaccinated people again begin wearing masks indoors, only those vaccinated living in “an…
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Jul
27
2021
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Atlanta: CDC to issue new indoor mask guidelines as delta variant surges in USA

Atlanta: CDC to issue new indoor mask guidelines as delta variant surges in USA

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By Tim Darnell, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for AtlantaNewsAndTalk.Com   Obama’s CDC chief: U.S. could soon see 200K new COVID cases The Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reportedly expected to recommend some vaccinated people should wear masks indoors again, as the coronavirus’ highly contagious delta variant continues surging among U.S. unvaccinated populations. The recommendations, first reported by The New York Times, are expected to be announced at 3 p.m. ET Tuesday during a CDC media briefing. CBS News has also confirmed the CDC will recommend masks for vaccinated Americans in indoor settings.   “I hope the CDC doesn’t impose…
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Jul
27
2021
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Savannah: Savannah becomes first major Georgia city to reimpose mask mandate

Savannah: Savannah becomes first major Georgia city to reimpose mask mandate

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By Greg Bluestein, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for SavannahNewsAndTalk.Com Mayor: ‘We’re on a very dangerous trend’ The city of Savannah is once again requiring the use of masks to halt the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, more than a year after it became the first city in Georgia to impose a requirement for face coverings.   Savannah Mayor Van Johnson said Monday that he reinstated a mask mandate he let lapse in May to combat the spread of the highly contagious delta variant after seeing new cases in surrounding Chatham County spike and efforts to vaccinate more residents stall. Johnson said that he didn’t…
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Jul
26
2021
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New Orleans: Louisiana Rep. Higgins says he, wife, son have coronavirus

New Orleans: Louisiana Rep. Higgins says he, wife, son have coronavirus

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By The Associated Press Troy Warren for NewOrleansNewsAndTalk.Com   NEW ORLEANS — Republican Rep. Clay Higgins of Louisiana, a critic of mask mandates and public health restrictions during the pandemic, said he, his wife and son have contracted the coronavirus. He made the announcement Sunday night on Facebook. He said he and his wife had been infected last year, but this time around is much more difficult. He has not said whether he has been vaccinated. “This episode is far more challenging. It has required all my devoted energy,” he said. “We are all under excellent care, and our prognosis is…
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Jul
26
2021
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‘The Morning Show’ Season 2 Delays Trigger $44M Lawsuit

‘The Morning Show’ Season 2 Delays Trigger $44M Lawsuit

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BY ERIQ GARDNER | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT Producers sue Chubb National Insurance over the interruption caused by COVID-19. When you have top notch stars like Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon and Steve Carell in a show, you want to insure their presence on set. The production vehicle behind The Morning Show has $125 million in cast coverage, plus more for imminent peril to their shooting location. But the Apple+ series is now finding it difficult to get any of that money over COVID-19-related delays to the production of the second season. According to a new suit filed in California federal court, Chubb…
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Jul
26
2021
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Health experts warn US is heading in wrong direction on coronavirus

Health experts warn US is heading in wrong direction on coronavirus

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By Tim Darnell, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT Unvaccinated shouldn’t visit bars, restaurants, CNN medical analyst says The United States is in an “unnecessary predicament” of soaring COVID-19 cases fueled by unvaccinated Americans and the virulent delta variant, the nation’s top infectious diseases expert said Sunday. “We’re going in the wrong direction,” said Dr. Anthony Fauci, describing himself as “very frustrated.” At the same time, CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Jonathan Reiner, a professor of medicine and surgery at George Washington University, warned unvaccinated Americans not to go into bars and restaurants. “What I would say bluntly is: If you are…
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