HEALTH
Grandmother Threatened with Eviction For Chatting With Granddaughter
"We are just really scared to get her sick. None of us want to be the reason anything happens to her," said granddaughter, Rozanna Handrich.
Michigan Mayor Daniel Paletko Dies of COVID Complications
The 70-year-old served as the mayor of Dearborn Heights since January 2004 and was a longtime member of the Dearborn Heights City Council.
Anthony Fauci on How Many Need to Get COVID Vaccine to See Cases Plummet
America's leading infectious diseases expert tells Newsweek it is crucial to "get the overwhelming majority" vaccinated or the country could be left in a "chronic state of a lower level of infection."
COVID-19 Variant 'Almost Certainly' In Multiple States, Biden Advisor Says
On Tuesday, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced that a man in the state had been infected with the new variant.
Mouthwash Recalled Over Fears It's 'Particularly Unsafe' for COVID Patients
"In the most at-risk populations, the use of the defective product may result in life-threatening infections," warned Sunstar Americas.
Inmate Released Before Receiving COVID Test Result Infects Family Members
The inmate is among more than 1,800 inmates who were ordered to be released early under a court ruling to ensure social distancing measures can be implemented.
Anthony Fauci on How U.S. Should Deal With COVID Mutations
"I would not be surprised if there was a COVID-19 mutation in the U.S. on a lower level," Dr. Anthony Fauci tells Newsweek.
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.