Mike Pence vaccinated against COVID-19
On December 18, US Vice President Mike Pence was vaccinated against COVID-19 on camera. It was broadcast live to boost American confidence in the safety and efficacy of a new vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech. The Voice of America writes about it. I got my dose ...
FDA approves US use of another COVID-19 vaccine
On December 17, a group of experts from the FDA's advisory board recommended that Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine be authorized for use during a pandemic. This decision paved the way for six million doses to be shipped ...
White House security chief amputated part of leg due to COVID-19
White House security chief Creed Bailey has part of his leg amputated after severe COVID-19. This is the most serious publicly reported case of the consequences of coronavirus infection associated with the White House, writes ABC News. Bailey was in intensive care for three months ...
Mayor of Kansas city resigns due to threats amid decree on wearing masks
Dodge City, Kansas Mayor Joyce Warshaw resigned on Tuesday, December 15, claiming she received death threats in connection with a citywide mandate to use masks. More details were told by The Hill. Warshaw stated that when she introduced the mandatory ...
Pfizer Releases COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects Report
The most commonly observed adverse reactions are fatigue, headache and pain at the injection site, writes Channel 5. Pfizer has released a full report on the side effects of its coronavirus vaccine compared to the tetanus vaccine, which most people were given as children.…
Some masks are more dangerous to health than their absence: what you need to know
A new study has shown that wearing a used mask can be more dangerous than not wearing it at all when it comes to preventing COVID-19, writes the New York Post. The new three-layer surgical mask is 65 percent effective in filtering airborne particles, but ...
What legal claims did Trump have and can they affect the election results
President Trump said legal objections to the election "will continue to continue," although state electors have already formally appointed Joe Biden as the next president of the United States. The BBC writes about it. Nothing can stop Trump's legal team from filing new lawsuits, but experts ...
Driver, Technician and Director: Current Jobs of the Week in the USA
In our weekly article, we've rounded up the freshest and most relevant jobs in the US. It's very simple: if you are interested in a vacancy, follow the link to send your resume with a cover letter, or call directly - and you will not be left without a job! Truck driver…
Tea, chocolate, wine: food can reduce the risk of coronavirus infection
Scientists from North Carolina State University have found that chemicals found in food and drinks help the body fight coronavirus. This is discussed in more detail in the Voice of America video. The best diet during a pandemic is green tea in a bite with...
Cashing in on Fear: US Scammers Spread Misinformation About COVID-19 Vaccine
The recently approved Pfizer / BioNTech vaccine is slowly spreading across the United States. But those looking forward to their turn should beware of dangerous fraud and misinformation about vaccine distribution. The CNN edition told in more detail. Several government agencies have warned of scammers promising access to vaccine in ...