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Indiana Public Media/The agency recommends one additional shot for the 7 million American adults whose weak immune systems make them more vulnerable to covid infection and death. -
The House Judiciary Committee voted 15-5 to approve the proposal, which would provide legal protections through June 1, 2023. An identical version of the bill has already been passed by the Senate.
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Another version of omicron is spreading in Asia and parts of Europe. And it shows signs that it could be slightly more contagious than omicron. Where did this new variant come from? -
Supporters say it would protect medical professionals who object to treating patients because of their faith or morals, while opponents contended it could open the door to discrimination.
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Pets worldwide have been infected, mostly after close contact with people with the virus.
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Seminole County Emergency Manager Alan Harris says some sites in the county offer sotrovimab. which remains authorized for use against omicron but is in short supply.
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People typically don't report positive results from at-home tests to health officials, so Florida's case totals are likely higher than reported.
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While the governor said the treatments are "not 100%," he added that they should still be made available.
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Health experts don't anticipate as many people will die during this wave as did during the delta surge this summer.
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The roughly 7 million Americans who are immunocompromised — including many people with disabilities — live with much higher risk of COVID-19, and near-constant vigilance.
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Some retailers are starting to get the first wave of the 400 million free masks being distributed by the federal government. Every person is allowed to receive up to three masks.
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So far the government has distributed nearly 400,000 doses of Evusheld, a new drug that protects against COVID-19. Some 7 million Americans could benefit from the drug right away.
