American Idol favorite David Archuleta (photo: Zack Knudsen)
Study: COVID Vaccination Rates Higher In LGBTQ Community
A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows gay and lesbian adults report higher vaccination rates against COVID than straight adults. Yep, not our first pandemic. Continue reading “Study: COVID Vaccination Rates Higher In LGBTQ Community”
FDA Grants Full Approval To Moderna COVID Vaccine
Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine has received full approval by the FDA. This comes after the Pfizer shot received full approval last August. Continue reading “FDA Grants Full Approval To Moderna COVID Vaccine”
Two Antibody Drugs Found To Be Ineffective Against Omicron
The FDA has de-authorized two antibody drugs used for to fight COVID-19 infections after drugmakers Eli Lilly and Regeneron announced the infusion drugs don’t work against the Omicron variant which now accounts for 99% of U.S. infections. Continue reading “Two Antibody Drugs Found To Be Ineffective Against Omicron”
FDA Approves Anti-Viral Drug For Outpatient COVID Treatment
With hospitals seeing an overwhelming number of COVID patients, the FDA has approved the use of the antiviral drug remdesivir on an outpatient basis giving doctors a new option in treating mild-to-moderate COVID cases. Continue reading “FDA Approves Anti-Viral Drug For Outpatient COVID Treatment”
Judge Blocks Federal Employee COVID Vaccine Mandate
A federal judge in Texas has blocked President Biden’s requirement for federal employees to be vaccinated against the coronavirus. Continue reading “Judge Blocks Federal Employee COVID Vaccine Mandate”
Adele Postpones Las Vegas Residency One Day Before Premiere
Just a day before the premiere of Adele’s Las Vegas residency, titled “Weekends With Adele,” the Grammy Award winner announced that the show would not go on as scheduled due to COVID-related delays. Continue reading “Adele Postpones Las Vegas Residency One Day Before Premiere”
Free At-Home COVID Tests Available For Order Now
Americans are able to order the free COVID-19 rapid tests a day ahead of the scheduled launch via a form posted by the U.S. Postal Service. Continue reading “Free At-Home COVID Tests Available For Order Now”
News Round-Up: January 17, 2022
Some news items you might have missed: • Reddit: A gay Redditor went to meet a date (who he met online) at a boba shop, but ‘Mr. Wrong’ silently left after texting the Redditor telling him he was too short. Continue reading “News Round-Up: January 17, 2022”
News Round-Up: January 12, 2022
Some news stories you might have missed: • The Advocate: France has lifted its homophobic ban on queer men giving blood. The regulation has been in place since the early days of the HIV epidemic. Continue reading “News Round-Up: January 12, 2022”