FDA Approves Pill From Merck to Help Fight Covid-19
U.S. health regulators have authorized a second pill to help fight covid-19. The Merck drug called Molnupiravir was approved this morning for use in adults who have early symptoms of covid-19.
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First Probable Case of Omicron Variant Reported in Louisiana
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is reporting its first probable case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in Louisiana.
New Orleans Mayor Cantrell Orders Proof of Vaccination to Enter Restaurants, Bars, Gyms and Indoor Sports
As expected, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has followed the actions of several other metropolitan areas in the U.S. by requiring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test (within 72 hours) to enter any indoor activity in the New Orleans metro with large crowds.
New Delta Mutation “Delta – Plus Variant” is Causing New Alarms
Many experts believe this one causes worse symptoms than the original delta virus and is even more contagious.
Second and Third Cases of UK Variant Reported in Louisiana
There are also 14 other cases pending confirmation.
Louisiana Confirms 1st Case of COVID-19 Variant in State
The Louisiana governor's office says the state has identified its first case of the COVID-19 variant in a person in the New Orleans area.
1st Reported US Case of COVID-19 Variant Found in Colorado
The first reported U.S. case of the COVID-19 variant that’s been seen in the United Kingdom has been discovered in Colorado.