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COVID-19

Nobel Prize winners Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman

Nobel Prize in medicine awarded to developers of mRNA in COVID vaccines

October 3, 2023October 3, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

Two scientists who worked on the science behind the COVID-19 vaccine earned the prestigious 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Katalin Karikó and Dr. …

Read moreNobel Prize in medicine awarded to developers of mRNA in COVID vaccines

Claire Bridges in hospital room

Woman who lost both legs to COVID-19 encourages others to ‘never give up’

March 31, 2022April 24, 2023 by WFTS Webteam

A woman who lost both of her legs from COVID-19 complications returned home earlier this month. Claire Bridges said she wants to inspire others to “never give …

Read moreWoman who lost both legs to COVID-19 encourages others to ‘never give up’

Scientist studies hemp oil in dropper

Study finds cannabis compounds might prevent COVID-19 infection

January 18, 2022April 24, 2023 by Scripps News

Researchers in Oregon say that compounds found in cannabis could possibly prevent the virus that causes COVID-19 from entering healthy human cells. The study was published …

Read moreStudy finds cannabis compounds might prevent COVID-19 infection

Trained dogs can effectively sniff out COVID-19

May 25, 2021April 24, 2023 by WCPO News

A group in the United Kingdom says it has discovered more evidence that dogs are able to detect COVID-19 in humans. According to Medical Detection Dogs, …

Read moreTrained dogs can effectively sniff out COVID-19

Over-the-counter COVID-19 tests can give you results at home within minutes

May 13, 2021April 24, 2023 by Tricia Goss

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Read moreOver-the-counter COVID-19 tests can give you results at home within minutes

Man getting COVID-19 vaccination in arm

How to ask someone if they’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19

April 28, 2021April 24, 2023 by Jenn Fields

Ask me about my vaccination status and I’ll ask you which one. Since I like to travel, I’ve gotten a lot of vaccinations as an …

Read moreHow to ask someone if they’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19

Man getting COVID-19 vaccination in arm

COVID vaccine side effects: Why some people get them and others don’t

April 1, 2021November 8, 2023 by News 5 Cleveland

Some people have experienced mild side effects after getting vaccinated for COVID-19, while others have not. All three of the vaccines approved for use in the …

Read moreCOVID vaccine side effects: Why some people get them and others don’t

FEMA to reimburse families for COVID-related funeral costs

March 31, 2021March 31, 2021 by The Denver Channel

FEMA announced they are going to reimburse families for COVID-19-related funeral expenses. On its website, the agency said the funds would come out of the $2 …

Read moreFEMA to reimburse families for COVID-related funeral costs

COVID vaccine bottles

COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness: What does the 95% efficacy rate really mean?

March 3, 2021November 8, 2023 by Claire Gillespie

Every news story about COVID-19 in the U.S. tends to include various numbers: How many people have been vaccinated (76,899,987 as of March 1), how many …

Read moreCOVID-19 vaccine effectiveness: What does the 95% efficacy rate really mean?

COVID vaccine bottles

Facebook is deleting posts that make false COVID-19 claims

February 9, 2021November 8, 2023 by Bridget Sharkey

Facebook is pledging to take a harder line against vaccine misinformation. The platform announced on Feb. 8 that it would immediately begin banning users, groups …

Read moreFacebook is deleting posts that make false COVID-19 claims

Why you shouldn’t share your vaccine card on social media

February 5, 2021February 4, 2021 by Claire Gillespie

Every person who gets their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine gets a memento of sorts — a vaccine card. But an official COVID-19 Vaccination …

Read moreWhy you shouldn’t share your vaccine card on social media

Mayor brought in a Chick-fil-A manager to help run a vaccine drive-thru

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 by Claire Gillespie

Drive-thru vaccines aren’t a new thing — providers have made the flu shot available this way for years. But the demand for the coronavirus vaccine …

Read moreMayor brought in a Chick-fil-A manager to help run a vaccine drive-thru

Tampa will have a mask mandate in place for the Super Bowl

January 31, 2021July 8, 2023 by WFTS Webteam

Wearing masks even when you’re outside “[is] necessary in this day and age we’re living in especially in those places where people are gonna be …

Read moreTampa will have a mask mandate in place for the Super Bowl

Pfizer says it will deliver vaccines ahead of schedule

January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 by Kate Streit

As the coronavirus pandemic has worn on, everyone has anxiously awaited the arrival of a vaccine. Currently, two COVID-19 vaccines are available in the United …

Read morePfizer says it will deliver vaccines ahead of schedule

How to become immune to COVID-19 misinformation

January 26, 2021April 24, 2023 by Bridget Sharkey

Have you heard that masks don’t work to prevent the spread of COVID-19? Or that hydroxychloroquine can be an effective treatment for COVID-19? Or that …

Read moreHow to become immune to COVID-19 misinformation

Instead of a Super Bowl commercial, Budweiser is airing a touching video about the pandemic

January 26, 2021March 14, 2023 by Anna Weaver

You won’t see the iconic Anheuser-Busch Clydesdale horses in a Super Bowl commercial this year. That’s because the beer company has decided for the first …

Read moreInstead of a Super Bowl commercial, Budweiser is airing a touching video about the pandemic

The NFL is giving 7,500 vaccinated health care workers free Super Bowl tickets

January 25, 2021November 8, 2023 by Claire Gillespie

It’s impossible for many of us to show just how grateful we are to the health care workers who’ve worked tirelessly throughout the entire coronavirus …

Read moreThe NFL is giving 7,500 vaccinated health care workers free Super Bowl tickets

San Diego Zoo gorillas test positive for COVID-19

January 13, 2021April 24, 2023 by Claire Gillespie

We already know animals can get the coronavirus, and the lastest furry creatures to fall foul of COVID-19 are members of a troop of western …

Read moreSan Diego Zoo gorillas test positive for COVID-19

Disneyland is set to become a COVID-19 vaccination ‘super’ site

January 12, 2021November 8, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

Disneyland is preparing to welcome thousands of people to its property by the end of the week, but not for guests looking to enjoy the …

Read moreDisneyland is set to become a COVID-19 vaccination ‘super’ site

With Antarctic outbreak, coronavirus has now touched all 7 continents

December 28, 2020November 8, 2023 by Brittany Anas

With three dozen COVID-19 cases now confirmed at a research base in Antarctica, the coronavirus has reached a grim milestone: The virus has officially swept …

Read moreWith Antarctic outbreak, coronavirus has now touched all 7 continents

How to buy your Girl Scout cookies online this cookie season

December 22, 2020December 22, 2020 by Kate Streit

Girl Scout cookie season is around the corner. Can’t wait to get your hands on Thin Mints, Samoas and all your other favorite cookies? While …

Read moreHow to buy your Girl Scout cookies online this cookie season

Couple turned their van into a dining room so they can still go to restaurants during the pandemic

December 21, 2020March 3, 2023 by Anna Weaver

One Illinois couple has found a creative way to safely support local eateries and still get a restaurant experience during a time when coronavirus restrictions …

Read moreCouple turned their van into a dining room so they can still go to restaurants during the pandemic

FDA just approved first over-the-counter COVID-19 test for home use

December 18, 2020April 24, 2023 by Kate Streit

In a major step toward ending the coronavirus pandemic, the United States Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization for the first over-the-counter COVID-19 …

Read moreFDA just approved first over-the-counter COVID-19 test for home use

Grandfather paid $7,615 in utility bills for struggling families

December 16, 2020March 3, 2023 by Kate Streit

This past year has been a challenging one for many people. The coronavirus pandemic has led to illness, death and widespread job loss. In Florida, …

Read moreGrandfather paid $7,615 in utility bills for struggling families

Guy Fieri raised $21 million for unemployed restaurant workers this year

December 14, 2020March 3, 2023 by Bridget Sharkey

The COVID-19 pandemic and its subsequent shutdown have led to a devastating impact on the economy, particularly for those in the culinary and hospitality sectors. …

Read moreGuy Fieri raised $21 million for unemployed restaurant workers this year

Bill Nye video about mask-wearing is going viral

December 11, 2020August 7, 2023 by Jenn Fields

Being stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic isn’t stopping Bill Nye from producing some great Science Guy videos. He’s taken to using household items …

Read moreBill Nye video about mask-wearing is going viral

Interactive tool shows your place in the ‘vaccine line’

December 10, 2020December 10, 2020 by Claire Gillespie

A COVID-19 vaccine looks set to be rolled out across the U.S. within weeks, but it won’t be available to everybody from the get go. …

Read moreInteractive tool shows your place in the ‘vaccine line’

How to tell when it’s time to replace face mask

December 8, 2020December 7, 2020 by Brittany Anas

A vaccine is on its way, but we still have a long winter ahead battling the coronavirus, which means continuing to mask up. But now …

Read moreHow to tell when it’s time to replace face mask

Pandemic stress can cause hair loss

December 2, 2020December 1, 2020 by Brittany Anas

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Read morePandemic stress can cause hair loss

Common sleep aid melatonin being studied as potential COVID-19 treatment

November 25, 2020April 24, 2023 by News 5 Cleveland

Melatonin, a common over-the-counter supplement used as a sleep aid, could be a potential treatment option for patients with COVID-19, according to a study from …

Read moreCommon sleep aid melatonin being studied as potential COVID-19 treatment

Interactive COVID-19 risk assessment map can help you decide Thanksgiving Day plans

November 24, 2020May 31, 2023 by WLEX

For anyone who is still deciding whether to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends, there’s an interactive map created by a team of researchers that can help …

Read moreInteractive COVID-19 risk assessment map can help you decide Thanksgiving Day plans

Nursing home created ‘hugging mitts’ so families can safely interact during the pandemic

November 24, 2020March 3, 2023 by Mandy Gambrell

A nursing home in the U.K. has figured out a way for people to get hugs while being restricted from personal contact during the COVID-19 …

Read moreNursing home created ‘hugging mitts’ so families can safely interact during the pandemic

Tyler Perry donated 5,000 meals to Atlanta families for Thanksgiving

November 24, 2020May 31, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

Thousands of people in Atlanta will have a Happy Thanksgiving thanks to the generosity of Tyler Perry. On Nov. 22, Perry opened the grounds of …

Read moreTyler Perry donated 5,000 meals to Atlanta families for Thanksgiving

Some schools vow to keep snow days during virtual learning

November 18, 2020November 18, 2020 by Bridget Sharkey

With many public schools closed down to stop the spread of the coronavirus, children and their parents are mourning not only the loss of in-person …

Read moreSome schools vow to keep snow days during virtual learning

Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood are putting on a live holiday concert you can watch at home

November 17, 2020November 18, 2020 by Bridget Sharkey

The holidays are going to look a lot different this year, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t still find the spirit of the season. …

Read moreGarth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood are putting on a live holiday concert you can watch at home

How to host a virtual Thanksgiving

November 16, 2020May 31, 2023 by Brittany Anas

The year 2020 has been remarkably tough, with a whole lot of events and traditions scaled back or canceled altogether due to the coronavirus. But …

Read moreHow to host a virtual Thanksgiving

Studies find areas with mask mandates have lower COVID-19 hospitalization rates

November 16, 2020April 24, 2023 by Margeaux Baulch Klein

Whether you love it, tolerate it or hate it, wearing a face mask has become the new norm across the U.S. Now, several new studies …

Read moreStudies find areas with mask mandates have lower COVID-19 hospitalization rates

$2 product makes all masks adjustable

November 12, 2020November 13, 2020 by Brittany Anas

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Read more$2 product makes all masks adjustable

A florist put bouquets on thousands of hospital workers’ cars

November 12, 2020March 3, 2023 by Claire Gillespie

We all want to express our gratitude to the frontline healthcare workers looking after COVID-19 patients, often under very difficult conditions in which they themselves …

Read moreA florist put bouquets on thousands of hospital workers’ cars

Buy at-home coronavirus test kits online

November 12, 2020November 12, 2020 by Brittany Anas

Costco is selling at-home coronavirus test kits, which are only available online and don’t require nasal swabs. The basic COVID-19 Saliva PCR Test Kit costs …

Read moreBuy at-home coronavirus test kits online

Harvard study finds flying can be safer than grocery shopping right now

November 2, 2020June 28, 2023 by Brittany Anas

Taking a flight to visit family this holiday season could pose a lower risk of contracting the coronavirus than going grocery shopping for your Thanksgiving …

Read moreHarvard study finds flying can be safer than grocery shopping right now

Why hand sanitizer might smell like tequila or vodka

October 30, 2020October 29, 2020 by Brittany Anas

Prior to the pandemic, you probably didn’t give much thought to the scent of the sanitizer you slathered on your hands. That’s because the big-name …

Read moreWhy hand sanitizer might smell like tequila or vodka

Mouthwash could inactivate coronaviruses that cause the common cold

October 28, 2020April 17, 2021 by Brittany Anas

Frequent handwashing, wearing a face mask while out in public and practicing social distancing are among the best ways to prevent the spread of the …

Read moreMouthwash could inactivate coronaviruses that cause the common cold

New bill would let kids get vaccinated without their parents’ consent

October 26, 2020April 19, 2021 by Bridget Sharkey

A new bill seeks to empower young children to make the decision whether or not they want to receive vaccinations, as opposed to putting all …

Read moreNew bill would let kids get vaccinated without their parents’ consent

Hormel is giving away bacon-scented face masks

October 22, 2020April 21, 2021 by Kaitlin Gates

Several months have already gone by since the novel coronavirus pandemic began, so if you’ve left the house at all, you’ve likely had to wear …

Read moreHormel is giving away bacon-scented face masks

14-year-old discovered a molecule that could treat COVID-19

October 21, 2020April 24, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

Scientists around the world have been working tirelessly to try to find ways to fight against COVID-19. Among the people studying various defenses against the …

Read more14-year-old discovered a molecule that could treat COVID-19

Reese’s is sending a robotic ‘trick or treat door’ into neighborhoods for contactless candy delivery this Halloween

October 20, 2020September 11, 2023 by Kaitlin Gates

Even if you still plan on taking your kids trick-or-treating this Halloween, there’s no doubt about it — Halloween during the coronavirus pandemic will look …

Read moreReese’s is sending a robotic ‘trick or treat door’ into neighborhoods for contactless candy delivery this Halloween

Fun ways to celebrate Halloween if trick-or-treating has been cancelled in your town

October 19, 2020September 11, 2023 by Bridget Sharkey

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Read moreFun ways to celebrate Halloween if trick-or-treating has been cancelled in your town

First case of COVID-19 reinfection confirmed in the US

October 14, 2020April 24, 2023 by Scripps News

Researchers have confirmed the first case of COVID reinfection in the United States. The study proves not only that someone can get COVID twice, but …

Read moreFirst case of COVID-19 reinfection confirmed in the US

Warby Parker created a spray to prevent foggy glasses when wearing a face mask

October 12, 2020April 30, 2021 by Brittany Anas

Wearing a face mask when you’re out in public is one of the most important things you can do to help prevent the spread of …

Read moreWarby Parker created a spray to prevent foggy glasses when wearing a face mask

Woman who lost 11 family members to COVID is giving away essential items to help others

October 9, 2020March 3, 2023 by Kate Streit

Shana Jones has lost 11 family members to COVID-19. In the wake of her grief, she is giving back to her community. Six days a …

Read moreWoman who lost 11 family members to COVID is giving away essential items to help others

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