He texts you a picture. In it, Sarah Cornelius’ arms, sheathed in plastic, are clutched tight to Earl, as if they’re dancing, slowly, in the wind. Her head is resting snugly on her son’s chest. “Expand it,” Earl Cornelius says….
Read MoreJohnson & Johnson’s 1-dose shot cleared, giving U.S. 3rd COVID-19 vaccine – The Denver Post
WASHINGTON — The U.S. is getting a third vaccine to prevent COVID-19, as the Food and Drug Administration on Saturday cleared a Johnson & Johnson shot that works with just one dose instead of two. Health experts are anxiously awaiting…
Read MoreCOVID-19 vaccine in Colorado: Who is eligible in phase 1B.4 starting around March 21?
A new timeline and grouping for COVID-19 vaccines, Phase 1B.4, is scheduled to start around March 21 and people 50 or older will be among the vaccinated, according to the state. The new phase, announced Friday by Gov. Jared Polis,…
Read MoreDenver close to being able to loosen COVID-19 restrictions as Jeffco crosses to Level Blue – The Denver Post
Jefferson County will loosen its COVID-19 restrictions — allowing restaurants and event spaces to increase their capacities — starting Friday morning, but Denver will have to wait after new coronavirus cases ticked up in the city again this week. Denver…
Read MoreNew Findings on 2 Ways Children Become Seriously Ill from the Coronavirus
A large study found that young people hospitalized with acute Covid-19 have symptoms and characteristics that differ from those with a Covid-linked inflammatory syndrome. By Pam Belluck A large nationwide study has found important differences in the two major ways…
Read MoreBig jump in COVID-19 vaccine supply is coming soon, drug executives say – The Denver Post
WASHINGTON — COVID-19 vaccine makers told Congress on Tuesday to expect a big jump in the delivery of doses over the coming month after a rocky start to inoculations, and the companies insist they will be able to provide enough…
Read MoreHalf a million American lives lost to COVID-19 in one year
Just one year ago, America had no idea. Life in February 2020 still felt normal. Concern was building about a mystery respiratory illness that had just been named COVID-19. There was panic buying, and a sense of trepidation. Yet it…
Read MoreMore than 1 million COVID-19 vaccines administered in Colorado, state health officials say – The Denver Post
More than 1 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered to Coloradans to date as public health officials are nearing their goal of inoculating 70% of all people 70 and older, state representatives said Thursday. So far, 748,151 people…
Read MoreThe C.D.C. needs to set air guidelines now for workplaces, scientists say.
Scientists are urging the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to swiftly set standards to limit the airborne transmission of the coronavirus in high-risk settings like meatpacking plants and prisons. The push comes nearly a year after research showed that…
Read MoreColorado’s weekly COVID-19 vaccine shipments delayed after winter storm hits U.S.
COVID-19 vaccine doses that were expected to arrive in Colorado this week are delayed after a winter storm impacted a distribution hub in Tennessee, the state health department announced Tuesday. It’s unknown when the shipments, which include 133,000 doses, will…
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