Oct 26 2021
The Denver Zoo staff announced several weeks ago that their two 11-year-old Siberian tigers, Yuri and Nikita, tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19. This week, their 11 lions tested positive for the same virus! Why is this only happening to the big cats? Is this a national or international problem with all cats? …
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Aug 30 2021
In August, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued full approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19 in individuals 16 years of age and older. Denver Mayor Michael Hancock and Public Health Director Bob McDonald encourage all Denverites to get vaccinated. “This is another milestone in the fight against COVID-19 and …
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Aug 30 2021
Travel experts will tell you that September has become the prime time for seniors to schedule their vacations, according to Rebecca Weber, CEO of the 2.4 million member Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. The most popular holiday destinations start to quiet down at summer’s end, making for conditions most seniors favor when getting away …
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Apr 26 2021
Colorado’s first long-term CO-VID-19 mass vaccination sites are slated to be operating in Denver, Commerce City and Loveland by early April. Operating stations are in Colorado Springs, Grand Junction and Pueblo. The mass vaccination sites include: • The Ranch events complex in Loveland • Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. Schedule appointments through Centura …
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Mar 08 2021
To All Medicare Recipients: Getting vaccinated is an important step to help protect you from getting COVID-19. Medicare covers the COVID-19 vaccine, so there’s no cost to you. Bring your red, white, and blue Medicare card or Medicare Number to your vaccination appointment so your health care provider or pharmacy can bill Medicare. If you …
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Jan 28 2021
If you are among the first people in the U.S. to receive your vaccine to prevent COVID-19, lucky you! But, now what? How can you stay safe and protect loved ones after getting your COVID-19 vaccine? What are the dos and don’ts after getting your vaccine? Can you gather up all your masks and pitch …
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Dec 27 2020
The news about the coronavirus vaccine has been positive lately. Many health care workers around the country received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine after it acquired emergency use authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Dec. 11. And the distribution of a second vaccine, from biotech firm Moderna, is …
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Dec 22 2020
With COVID-19 infections at an all-time high, medical experts urge the public to make safety their number one priority throughout the holiday season. “Nearly a year into this pandemic, people are yearning for a return to normalcy. However, COVID-19 cases are surging and with flu season already upon us, bringing together people from different households …
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Dec 21 2020
Many Fox Network stations in Colorado held an important statewide townhall meeting on December 21 for all Coloradoans on the recently FDA approved COVID-19 vaccine. The townhall panel included Governor Jared Polis, Brig. General Scott Sherman with the Colorado National Guard, Dr Eric France with CO Dept. of Health, Dr. Rachel Herlihy the state epidemiologist, …
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Dec 08 2020
Moderna and Pfizer have reported excellent early results from vaccine clinical trials. Vaccines aren’t approved yet, and the rollout will take massive mobilization efforts. An independent safety and data monitoring board reported today that early results from the Moderna Phase 3 clinical trials show the company’s vaccine was 94.5% effective. That news followed equally positive …
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Dec 02 2020
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the first COVID-19 diagnostic test for self-testing at home and that provides rapid results. The Lucira COVID-19 All-In-One Test Kit intended to detect the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 that causes COVID-19. While COVID-19 diagnostic tests have been authorized for at-home collection, this is …
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Dec 02 2020
Moderna and Pfizer have reported excellent early results from vaccine clinical trials. Vaccines aren’t approved yet, and the rollout will take massive mobilization efforts. An independent safety and data monitoring board reported today that early results from the Moderna Phase 3 clinical trials show the company’s vaccine was 94.5% effective. That news followed equally positive …
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