Why kids are still waiting for their COVID-19 vaccines – National Geographic

The FDA has asked companies to expand clinical trials in children ages 5 to 11 after reports of rare side effects in young adults. But as the more transmissible Delta variant drives a fourth surge, parents are getting anxious. Millions of parents across the nation are facing a stressful dilemma in the coming weeks: whether … Read more

Who qualifies for a coronavirus booster shot? Why it’s still unclear. – National Geographic

Who qualifies for a coronavirus booster shot? Why it’s still unclear. – National Geographic While people with immune-compromising conditions rejoice over the FDA decision, may questions remain unanswered. “Finally!” exclaimed Margaret Collins, a 43-year-old geologist from Fort Worth, Texas, in response to the news that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the use … Read more

Jennifer Aniston explains cutting off unvaccinated friends – BBC News

Jennifer Aniston explains cutting off unvaccinated friends – BBC News Jennifer Aniston explains cutting off unvaccinated friends Published 1 day ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing image source Getty Images image caption Jennifer Aniston recently took part in the Friends reunion Jennifer Aniston has expanded on why she has cut off some … Read more

New York City eyes French ‘health pass’ vaccination policy

Thousands protested the policy in France, while others signed up for shots. New York Mayor Bill de Blasio appeared on Friday to entertain the possibility of implementing vaccination passports in the nation’s largest city. The mayor, who had previously said vaccine passports could be an important tool if balanced with privacy concerns, encouraged businesses “to … Read more

As Delta Variant Spreads, Artists and Venues Scramble to Keep Concerts Safe

Dayna Frank didn’t think it would come to this. “Never in the last six months did I think we would be looking at a vaccination or test mandate,” says the president and CEO of First Avenue , the famed Minneapolis, Minnesota, music venue. “Never, ever thought we would do that.” But last week, as troubling … Read more

Delta variant is ravaging the world, but it’s pushing Southeast Asia to breaking point

Delta variant is ravaging the world, but it’s pushing Southeast Asia to breaking point Hong Kong (CNN) Countries across Asia are grappling with their worst coronavirus outbreaks of the pandemic, spurred by low vaccine rates and the highly-contagious Delta variant . While nations such as China , Japan and South Korea are seeing growing outbreaks, … Read more

COVID-19 cases in US could surge during ‘dangerous’ fall, leading to new mandates

COVID-19 cases in US could surge during ‘dangerous’ fall, leading to new mandates A top official at the World Health Organization said Thursday that COVID-19 mutations will likely lead to a surge in cases this fall, prompting parts of the U.S. to bring back health guidelines.  “I could foresee that in certain parts of the country, there … Read more