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World is ‘moving further away’ from end of COVID-19 pandemic: WHO official

A top scientist at the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Monday that the world is shifting further away from the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, owing to factors like viral variants, social mixing, the flouting of public health measures and vaccine inequities. Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove, epidemiologist and WHO COVID-19 technical lead, noted an… Read More »

C.D.C. Director Warns of a ‘Pandemic of the Unvaccinated’

The Coronavirus Outbreak Latest Updates Maps and Cases Delta Variant F.A.Q.s C.D.C. School Guidance F.D.A. Warning Added to One Vaccine Advertisement Continue reading the main story Supported by Continue reading the main story C.D.C. Director Warns of a ‘Pandemic of the Unvaccinated’ Cases, hospitalizations and deaths remain far below last winter’s peak, but the director… Read More »

High Levels of Distress in Pregnant and Postpartum Women During the Pandemic

There have been multiple studies over last year showing increased anxiety and depression in certain populations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.  It is clear that some members of the population may be more susceptible to psychological distress than others.  Because pregnant and postpartum women face unique challenges in the context of the COVID-19… Read More »

Advanced Cancers Are Emerging, Doctors Warn, Citing Pandemic Drop in Screenings

The Coronavirus Outbreak liveLatest Updates Maps and Cases Risk Near You Who Can Get Vaccinated? Vaccine Rollout Advertisement Continue reading the main story Supported by Continue reading the main story Advanced Cancers Are Emerging, Doctors Warn, Citing Pandemic Drop in Screenings Appointments for mammograms and other tests to detect potential cancers were canceled during lockdowns,… Read More »