Brooke Sjoberg writes about the coronavirus for Nautilus. She currently works as a reporter at the Gonzalez (Texas) Inquirer. Previously, she's written for the Daily Dot and the Texas Standard.
The Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA), an agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security, will reimburse out-of-pocket funeral expenses for those who died due to COVID-19. The payout will reach up to $9,000 for an individual or $35,000 if there were multiple deaths in a single family. These government-backed payout amounts may be […] More
After more than a year of exclusively watching movies at home, the availability of COVID-19 vaccines has brought into question how soon we can return to one of the most popular pastimes: seeing movies in theaters. So, is it safe to go to movie theaters after you get the COVID vaccine? Dr. Anthony Fauci, the […] More
Almost a year ago, the medical world began speculating about the impact of COVID-19 and its symptoms on people who smoke and vape, as well as among drug users. An entirely new category has since been added to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s list of conditions. The category includes conditions created by protracted […] More
Lengthy lockdowns and stress surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic has caused an extreme increase in Tourette Syndrome diagnoses and tics in teenage girls. Tourette Syndrome is a neurological condition which impacts the nervous system, causing people to experience “tics.” Tics are repetitives motions, sounds, or twitches which can fall into two categories: motor tics and vocal […] More
At the end of January 2021, COVID-19 swept through my four-person household, leaving us all with varying degrees of severity in symptoms. For me, the first week was akin to a strong cold or flu, with body aches, fatigue, dizziness, and fever. I spent most of the time working from my bed. Toward the sixth […] More
While surviving a bout of COVID-19 does confer some degree of immunity to the disease, experts still recommend patients who’ve recovered from COVID-19 to get the vaccine when it becomes available. The immunity gained after recovering from COVID-19 is not as consistent as that of a vaccine, according to the Associated Press. If you’ve had […] More
This story is regularly updated for relevance. Last updated: April 14, 2021 Needle-weary folks could have some relief when getting their COVID-19 vaccinations in the near future. That’s because a coronavirus vaccine pills is in the works through a handful of manufacturers. In particular, IosBio—a Sussex, England-based company—is working with California-based ImmunityBio to create the […] More
Viral mutations have not rendered vaccines ineffective Vaccines may need to adapt to combat multiple strains of COVID-19 Moderna said its vaccine would work against the U.K, South Africa strains The COVID-19 vaccine devastated the world, froze social functions indefinitely, and forced people into their homes for months on end. Just as viable vaccination options […] More
This story is regularly updated for relevance. Last updated: April 16, 2021 Those with seasonal allergies can still receive the COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Several serious allergic reactions to the COVID-19 vaccine have caused people to question whether they should get the vaccine themselves—particularly if they have allergies to things […] More
This story is regularly updated for relevance. Last updated: April 5, 2021 With at least five major players for the COVID-19 vaccine in the market—AstraZeneca, Pfizer and BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, and NovaVax— keeping track of what’s in each formula can seem an impossible task. But for those who could have an allergic reaction […] More
Extreme allergic reactions to both the Moderna and Pfizer coronavirus vaccine have prompted fear among populations with severe allergies in the U.S. and U.K. Most allergies would not cause extreme reactions to the coronavirus vaccine, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Updated guidelines show that people with seasonal, food, pet, latex, and other common […] More
The vaccine might be free, but the logistics and storage might not Insurance plans that existed before ACA might have loopholes The potential repeal of Obamacare could affect how much you pay, as well The better part of 2020 has been occupied not just by coronavirus, but also by the prospect of a possible vaccine. […] More