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How an epidemiologist plans to send his kids back to school amid COVID-19 surge

Tuesday, August 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As parents across the country brace for another school year upended by the coronavirus pandemic, they are also face rising concerns over kids' safety amid the delta variant and the vulnerability of unvaccinated children.One of those parents preparing his children for... Read More.

What to know about COVID-19 variants of concern

Tuesday, August 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention listed the COVID-19 delta variant as one of its “variants of concern” (VOCs) on June 15. According to the CDC, VOCs can be more contagious, more dangerous, less susceptible to available treatments or harder... Read More.

Younger children more likely to spread COVID-19, study finds

Tuesday, August 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Young children may be more likely to transmit the virus that causes COVID-19 within households compared with older children, a new study has found.Specifically, children 3 or younger were more likely to spread the virus to household members compared with those... Read More.

Unvaccinated couple die of COVID-19 hours apart, leaving behind two teens

Tuesday, August 17 by ABC News

(SAVANNAH, Ga.) -- Martin and Trina Daniel, married for over 20 years, both died of COVID-19 within hours of each other, leaving behind two teenage children facing an unimaginable loss.The Daniels met at Savannah State University in the 1990s before Martin Daniel headed to... Read More.

Mom urges masks in school after son experiences rare COVID-19 complication

Friday, August 13 by ABC News

(FORT WORTH, Texas) -- A Texas mom is urging parents to send their kids to school wearing masks after she says her 11-year-old son was diagnosed with multisystem inflammatory syndrome a month after testing positive for COVID-19.Angie Abbott said she and her son Cason... Read More.

Addressing vaccine fears as Latinos fall behind in COVID-19 vaccinations

Friday, August 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As the delta variant continues to ravage communities across the country, Hispanic populations in many states have been left behind in the race to get the country vaccinated, according to Salud America, a national Latino-focused research organization.Health experts say misinformation, fear... Read More.

Wildfire smoke associated with increase in severe COVID-19 cases and death, new research suggests

Friday, August 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Scientists are learning more about how widespread wildfires affect human health -- and if there is a link between severe COVID-19 cases and regions that experience fires on a regular basis.In 2020, a record-breaking fire season in the U.S. saw more... Read More.

CDC officially recommends additional vaccines for people with weakened immune systems

Friday, August 13 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officially recommended a third dose of an mRNA vaccine for immunocompromised Americans on Friday afternoon, allowing around 7 million Americans who didn't get an optimal immune response to their initial vaccine doses of Pfizer or... Read More.

Delta variant: Five things to know about the surging coronavirus strain

Friday, August 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- With the CDC estimating that the delta variant accounts for more than 90% of new COVID cases in the U.S., scientists are still learning more about what makes this variant different from prior versions of the virus.There are dozens of COVID-19... Read More.

Field hospital opens in parking garage as Mississippi sees ‘skyrocketing’ crush of COVID patients

Friday, August 13 by ABC News

(JACKSON, Miss.) -- As Mississippi faces a "skyrocketing" surge in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations -- its highest increase on record -- health officials are sounding the alarm about a state hospital system on the brink of collapse.The University of Mississippi Medical Center, in partnership... Read More.

‘I can’t breathe’: Family speaks out after boy, 12, hospitalized with COVID-19

Friday, August 13 by ABC News

(CHILTON COUNTY, Ala.) -- An Alabama family's life was turned upside down when their 12-year-old son, a healthy, strong athlete, caught COVID-19 and landed in the hospital struggling to breathe.Brody Barnett, a seventh grader from Chilton County, and his family are speaking out to... Read More.

How long will your COVID-19 vaccine last? And will you need a booster?

Friday, August 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are expected to greenlight booster shots for immune-compromised individuals this week, after mounting evidence reveals they may not reach full protection with their original vaccinations.But this expanded authorization only... Read More.

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How an epidemiologist plans to send his kids back to school amid COVID-19 surge

What to know about COVID-19 variants of concern

Younger children more likely to spread COVID-19, study finds

Unvaccinated couple die of COVID-19 hours apart, leaving behind two teens

Mom urges masks in school after son experiences rare COVID-19 complication

Addressing vaccine fears as Latinos fall behind in COVID-19 vaccinations

Wildfire smoke associated with increase in severe COVID-19 cases and death, new research suggests

CDC officially recommends additional vaccines for people with weakened immune systems

Delta variant: Five things to know about the surging coronavirus strain

Field hospital opens in parking garage as Mississippi sees ‘skyrocketing’ crush of COVID patients

‘I can’t breathe’: Family speaks out after boy, 12, hospitalized with COVID-19

How long will your COVID-19 vaccine last? And will you need a booster?

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