By Roshan Abraham, Kavya B (Reuters) - Coronavirus cases worldwide surpassed 200 million on Wednesday, according to a Reuters tally, as the more-infectious Delta variant threatens areas with low vaccination rates and strains healthcare systems. The global surge in cases is highlighting the widening gap in inoculation rates between wealthy and poor nations. … [Read more...] about Global COVID-19 cases surpass 200 million as Delta variant spreads
“My experiences in the ICU these past weeks have left me surprised, disheartened, but most of all, angry.” By Thanh Neville, M.D., M.S.H.S.Guest Writer “We can’t let COVID win.” This was my colleague’s mantra when the pandemic started last year. And for the almost 18 months since, health care workers have rallied to the battlefields, even at times when we had no … [Read more...] about I’m An ICU Doctor And I Cannot Believe The Things Unvaccinated Patients Are Telling Me
Hospitals are filling up, especially in areas with low vaccinationsCDC offers no change in guidance on mask wearing The US is “at another pivotal moment in this pandemic” as rising Covid-19 cases show no signs of abating, driven by the Delta variant, and some hospitals are filling up, especially in areas with low vaccination rates, government officials warned on … [Read more...] about US in ‘another pivotal moment’ as Delta variant drives surge in Covid cases
As pandemic restrictions begin to relax, common viruses that cause drippy noses, stuffy heads and other cold symptoms have roared back to taunt your immune system. By Tara Parker-Pope Yes, the summer cold and cough season really is worse than usual. “I’ve had bad colds, but I’ve never experienced a virus like this,” said Holly RiddWhy Everyone Has the Worst Summer … [Read more...] about Why Everyone Has the Worst Summer Cold Ever
