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President-elect Joe Biden unveils his COVID-19 task force on Monday in preparations for his incoming administration in January. The task force comprises numerous health and science experts, including multiple men and women who served in a similar capacity under former President Barack Obama. Attacking and defeating COVID-19 is a priority […]

Biden unveils his COVID-19 Task Force

November 13, 2020 in Health tagged covid-19 / pandemic / Vaccinations by Jeffrey Cooperstein

Pfizer and BioNTech said in a statement on Monday that their COVID-19 vaccine is seeing positive early results in the testing stage, bringing excitement to Americans who have been deeply impacted by the COVID-19 virus since the beginning of 2020. That is the first COVID vaccine in the United States […]

COVID Vaccine is Seeing Positive Early Results

November 13, 2020 in Health tagged covid-19 / pandemic / Vaccinations by Jeffrey Cooperstein

As case numbers spike throughout the world, coronavirus curfews are returning. On a smaller scale, the city of El Paso is implementing a curfew requiring residents to be in their homes from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. The only reason one can leave their residence is for emergency purposes. “Our […]

Coronavirus Curfews are returning

October 30, 2020 in Health tagged covid-19 / global health / pandemic by Jeffrey Cooperstein

Japan is preparing for the 2021 Olympics and is considering the idea of allowing international tourists back into the country next spring. The ban could be lifted as early as April, according to Travel Daily Media. According to the Japan Times, a procedure that the Japanese government has been discussing […]

Japan is preparing for the Olympics

October 25, 2020 in Health tagged covid-19 / global health / pandemic by Jeffrey Cooperstein

A new study conducted by the United States Department of Defense and United Airlines says air travel is safe during the Pandemic. According to the study, as long as everyone is wearing a mask on the airplane, the chance of contracting the virus is slim to none, according to a […]

Air Travel is Safe During the Pandemic

October 22, 2020 in Health tagged covid-19 / pandemic / travel by Jeffrey Cooperstein

As of right now, despite multiple games being postponed and moved to different dates, the NFL has no plans to bubble. The bubble that worked so well for the NBA, which had 0 positive tests in over 100 days in a bubble at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, […]

NFL has no plans to bubble

October 21, 2020 in Health tagged covid-19 / pandemic / quarantine by Jeffrey Cooperstein

Opening Bars in Texas is something Greg Abbott has wanted to do for months. Next week, he gets the chance. Abbott announced earlier this week that bars would be allowed to open in the state beginning on Wednesday, October 14. Bars allowed to open in Texas will do so at […]

Opening Bars in Texas

October 17, 2020 in Health tagged covid-19 / food and drink / pandemic by Jeffrey Cooperstein

restaurants igloos — The restaurant industry has taken a gigantic hit since the restrictions to contain the COVID-19 epidemic were enacted. Initial takeout-only rules were incredibly damaging, and the continuing capacity restrictions continue to impact profits. Some restaurants have turned to unique solutions, such as restaurant patio igloos, to keep outdoor seating going […]

Restaurant Igloos Could Extend Outdoor Dining

October 11, 2020 in Health / life / Medicare tagged covid-19 / food and drink / pandemic by Joe Manichia

Pandemic Mental Health — A recent study by MetLife found that the pandemic is having an adverse impact on people’s mental health, especially younger employees. The study found that Gen Z employees were three times more likely to seek professional help for mental health struggles during the pandemic than other age groups. Causes For […]

Mental Health Effects During Pandemic

September 14, 2020 in Health / life / Medicare tagged covid-19 / health trends / mental health / pandemic / Wellness by Joe Manichia

covid-19 vaccine distribution — Since the beginning of the pandemic, several companies, including BioNTech and Pfizer, have been racing towards creating the world’s first COVID-19 vaccine. The time when that race ends is quickly approaching, with the CDC saying that limited doses could be going out to the highest-risk individuals by late October. With […]

COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan Up For Debate

September 9, 2020 in Health / life / Medicare tagged covid-19 / Disease Prevention / global health / pandemic / Vaccinations by Joe Manichia