It’s unclear just how long the COVID-19 vaccines keep you safe The Modern CEO believes they could last “a couple of years” Immunity for elderly patients might not last as long Multiple COVID-19 vaccines are being rolled out across the country, and the first vaccinations have already been given. With news of a new, more […] More
The first round of COVID-19 vaccines has reached the United States and has been sent to healthcare workers nationwide. But despite being prioritized recipients, many healthcare workers refuse to take the vaccine. A recent study by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that almost one-third of healthcare workers will “probably” or “definitely” refuse the vaccine. Healthcare […] More
Following news that President Donald Trump previously passed on the opportunity to purchase additional doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, the Department of Health and Human Services has secured additional vaccinations. That leads to the question of when most Americans will get the COVID-19 vaccine. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar recently announced the […] More
Face masks have been proven as a safe and effective way to slow the spread of COVID-19. As mask requirements began cropping up in public spaces, some people opted to substitute face shields in the place of face masks. Face shields are not an effective replacement for face masks, but they can still be worn […] More
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning Americans about an increase in pet scams during the COVID-19 pandemic. Scammers are reportedly taking advantage of hopeful pet parents looking to adopt by taking money for animals that don’t exist or never arrive. The BBB’s “scam tracker” has received 2,166 reports of pet scams over the past […] More
International tourist destinations like the Great Barrier Reef, the Eiffel Tower, and the Great Wall of China saw temporary closures over the last nine months. Many tourist destinations have started to reopen at limited capacity, and for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began Machu Picchu is open to tourists. The famous Peruvian archaeological […] More
Travel is expected to pick up as the year draws to a close, even as cases of COVID-19 continue to rise. A survey from the Vacationer found that more than 85 million Americans are planning on traveling just for the Christmas holiday. This doesn’t include other December holidays, like Hanukkah or New Year’s Eve. This […] More
Government officials have been in talks for months over a second coronavirus relief bill. Lawmakers appear to have settled on a $908 billion bill to aid citizens during the pandemic, but don’t expect a second stimulus check with the newest relief bill. The first relief bill cost roughly $2 trillion and included a $1200 stimulus […] More
Several coronavirus vaccines are showing promising results in their final phases of testing. The Moderna and Pfizer vaccines are both around 95% effective, and experts have begun suggesting potential timelines to distribute vaccines to American citizens beginning in December 2020. The promising news of impending coronavirus vaccines is prompting many to wonder if and when […] More
Melatonin is known for giving you better, more restful sleep. Recent research suggests that not only can melatonin help you sleep better through those coronavirus stress dreams, it might actually help treat COVID-19. Cases of COVID-19 are on the rise nationwide, and on Dec. 9, more than 3,000 Americans died. While a successful vaccine is […] More
Many ski resorts closed early last season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But resorts are opening up again, and skiers are eager to hit the slopes. But those who are ready to return to the mountain should ask themselves this: Is it safe to ski during the pandemic? The answer: If you take precautions, skiing […] More
Large gatherings and “superspreader events” have been canceled nationwide this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts are now suggesting that even small gatherings are no longer safe and are in fact accelerating the spread of COVID-19. Large gatherings have been banned in many states and travel has been discouraged by the Centers for Disease […] More