HEALTH
Doctor Who Is Allergic to COVID Vaccine Says People Need to Get Shots
Of the more than 2 million people who have COVID vaccines, around a dozen have experienced allergic reactions.
WHO Says COVID Pandemic 'Not Necessarily the Big One' As New Strains Spread
The head of the WHO emergencies program said the COVID pandemic is "a wake-up call," as COVID variants from the U.K. and South Africa that are thought to be more transmissible appeared in new countries.
FDA Approves First Generic Drug to Treat Severe Hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia, or those experiencing extremely-low blood sugar levels—especially from diabetes—can leave people unconscious or confused, the FDA says.
4 German Healthcare Workers Hospitalized Following COVID Vaccine Overdose
"I deeply regret the incident. This individual case is due to individual errors. I wish all those affected that they do not experience any serious side effects," said Stefan Kerth, a Vorpommern-Ruegen district administrator.
London Ambulance Service Sees Additional 2,500 Emergency Calls in One Day
"It's been a horrendous time. Ambulance staff are finding the whole situation very stressful," said one paramedic.
New Jersey Cops Bust Illegal Bar With 200 Partiers for COVID Violations
They also arrested two women for selling alcohol without a license, according to authorities in Newark.
China, Japan Increase 'Stay Put' Orders, S. Korea Sees Largest Case Spike
South Korea, a country previously touted for curbing the coronavirus pandemic early on, recorded its largest case increase on Christmas Day.
Are Gyms Open on Christmas Day 2020? Planet Fitness, Equinox and More
Most gyms have implemented several safety measures amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which may affect your visit.
Florida Couple Memorializes 220K COVID Deaths in Christmas Light Display
"We are dedicating this season to all the families who have lost a loved one," said a sign posted outside the couple's home.
New Jersey Governor Declares Santa Claus an Essential Worker
"He will be allowed to fly on and around New Jersey with his elves and reindeer with unlimited access Christmas Eve and into the wee hours of Christmas morning," said Governor Phil Murphy.
COVID Vaccine Causing More Allergies Than Expected Says Moncef Slaoui
But such incident are rare and experts say the benefits of getting the vaccine far outweigh the risks.
'Highly Concerning' COVID Strain Sees England Ban Travel From South Africa
The U.K. is already struggling to contain a separate strain of COVID that is thought to be better at spreading that past forms of the virus.
Calif. Nurses Strike Over Unsafe Staffing as COVID Hospitalizations Surge
"We are getting slaughtered in the ER. We literally had to do a blood transfusion in the hallway," said Rasha Tran, a registered nurse at West Anaheim Medical Center.
Pfizer COVID Vaccine Triggers Its First Allergic Reaction in New York City
Over 30,000 people in the city have had the Pfizer vaccine without experiencing a reaction, according to officials.
Incoming CDC Director Warns of 'Dark' Days in January Due to COVID Surge
"I do think that we're going to have more deaths, more surge after the Christmas and New Year's holidays. And all of those are going to manifest around the end of January," Dr. Rochelle Walensky said Saturday.
Video Shows California Hospital Treating Patients in Hallways, in Tents
"I'm seeing people die alone," said Vanessa Walker, doctor of osteopathic medicine, in the video. "I'm seeing nurses exhausted, missing their families."
North Carolina Couple Die Holding Hands in Hospital After Contracting COVID
Sherwood Pope, 82, and his wife, Doris, 78, who had been married for 61 years, died in a North Carolina hospital.
New York to Test for New COVID Strain That CDC Says May Already Be in U.S.
"If the variant is here, I want to know, because that would be problematic," New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.
California Doctor Removed From Job After Questioning COVID Lockdowns
"More lockdowns lead to much more non-COVID morbidity and mortality...public policy is being based on erroneous assumptions," the doctor reportedly wrote to local officials.
New COVID Strain in U.K. May Be Better at Infecting Children, Experts Say
Scientists who advise the U.K. government have said the patterns found in data on the new strain need to be investigated further.
U.S. Child COVID Cases Sees 'Highest Weekly Increase Since Pandemic Began'
More than 1.8 million children in the country have tested positive for the virus since the outbreak began.
Tennessee Mayor Who Resisted Mask Mandate Now Has COVID
Lincoln County Mayor Bill Newman has quarantined at home with his family since testing positive said Dora Barnes, the mayor's secretary.