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Brothers lean on “Granny,” Aunt, one another after Covid-19 loss

Courtney Hamilton’s six sons and other family, (top from left rear) Camarian, in red hat, Kendall, Kristian, grandparents Betty Hamilton and Curtis Hamilton, Kingston,...

The Stark Reality of Parents’ COVID Deaths – Grandparents Step In

The Covid Collaborative coalition estimated that about 167,000 American children lost a parent or primary caregiver to the pandemic, with much higher rates among...

Moderna Says Booster Dose Increases Protection Against Omicron

Moderna announced Monday (December 20) that a booster dose of its vaccine significantly increases antibody levels to protect against the Omicron variant. In a statement,...

Biden Administration To Distribute 500 Million At-Home Covid-19 Test Kits

President Joe Biden on Tuesday (December 21) is expected to announce the government's rollout of free at-home Covid-19 testing and other measures as millions...

End Of COVID Pandemic Might Be In Sight Due To Omicron Spread

"Pandemic" may soon become a word of the past in part thanks to the Omnicron spread. While it's still too early to predict whether...

Vaccine Gap Between Black And White Americans Widens Amid Push For Boosters

Vaccine equity remains a priority as a racial divide in America widens once again –– this time amid a surge and with a new...

Most Americans Are ‘Worn Out’ By Pandemic-Related Changes, Poll Finds

If you've been feeling tired or even angry over the daily pandemic-related changes we've all had to make, you aren't alone. A new poll found...

Omicron Variant Was In Europe Before South African Scientists Detected It

New data is revealing a different timeline of when the Omicron variant first started spreading across the globe –– and it may not begin...

5 Things To Know About Pfizer’s Covid-19 Vaccines For Kids

This week, a panel with the Food and Drug Administration voted to recommend the use of Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine for children under 12. The vote...

After Busta Rhymes launches anti-mask, anti-vaccine rant, Black doctors speak out

by Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Contributor In a culture that worships celebrities and amplifies their words and actions, the coronavirus pandemic has presented an...

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