The Assure COVID-19 IgG/IgM Rapid Test Device, a simple fingerstick blood test, was previously used for laboratory testing to detect antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) in patients. The FDA explained in a press release that the EUA was re-issued to allow the test to be used in provider’s offices, hospitals, urgent care centers, and emergency rooms rather than having to be sent to a central lab for testing....
Remdesivir was approved for emergency use in patients with severe COVID-19 in May, after a clinical trial suggested that the drug could shorten the time it takes for patients to recover from the illness. In announcing the updated the EUA on Friday, the FDA said that it is “reasonable to believe” that the drug “may be effective for the treatment of suspected or laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 in all hospitalized adult and pediatric patients....
I'll never forget it. My ability to throw a baseball, the one thing I knew I was good at since I was 8 years old, was being put into question. The pain in my shoulder took on a whole new meaning for me, three years removed from being an All-Star, four years removed from being part of a World Series championship team. What would I be like when it was over?...
These numbers are incredibly low given the huge number of people getting vaccinated. But people still worry about side effects, our latest Verywell Health Vaccine Sentiment Tracker survey shows. However, these worries are now outweighed by the fear of contracting COVID-19. People are more inclined to get the vaccine than ever—70% of respondents are now vaccinated or plan to be vaccinated, compared to 53% when we started the survey....
The South Caucasus neighbors have accused the other of launching attacks outside of Nagorno-Karabakh, a contested enclave within Azerbaijan but with a predominantly Armenian population, which has been the scene of bloody conflict and a tense ceasefire since the break-up of the Soviet Union. “Intense battles continued along the entire front line,” Azerbaijan’s Defense Ministry said in a statement, referring to the so-called Line of Contact that separates Armenian and Azerbaijani forces, Radio Free Europe reported....
Seven of the fighters each picked a card to determine their selection order. The fighters who drew cards with Nos. 1-4 on them were allowed to choose to compete in December, January, February or March. The next three fighters got to decide whom they wanted to fight. Join DAZN and watch more than 100 fight nights a year Freire chose last, but he didn’t have to pick a card because he was granted a “champion’s choice,” which afforded him the opportunity to face whomever he wanted at any date and possibly change the previously set matchups....
Democrats adopted proxy voting in response to the potential spread of the coronavirus in crowded indoor areas. Under the proxy voting system, representatives do not have to be present during House sessions in order to cast ballots on important issues. Instead, representatives are able to ask other lawmakers present for the sessions to cast votes on their behalf. Each proxy can cast votes for up to 10 other representatives....
Since the late 1980s, these bolts have also offended environmental groups. Critics complain that climbers flock to established routes, trampling vegetation and leaving chalk marks on the mountain (chalk is used for a better grip). Rock jocks who won’t leave so much as a PowerBar wrapper on the trail are incensed at the notion that they might not be conservationally correct. Fixed anchors are essential for safe climbing and descent, they say; to outlaw bolts in some places is to outlaw climbing....
The numbers are just estimates because of a lack of accurate records from former President Donald Trump’s administration, said Michelle Brané, executive director of the Family Reunification Task Force. The task force, which has reunited around 50 families since commencing the effort in late February, is launching a new program Monday that aims to boost the campaign to locate parents of children detained in the U.S. Many of the parents are residing in remote areas of Central America, but the program would allow them to return to the U....
The Pune based club were battered 4-0 in the opening game by Mohun Bagan but their response was brilliant. A surprisingly good performance against Bengaluru saw them pick up a 2-0 win and gave them the head to head advantage over the currently second placed Blues. If Bengaluru succumb to Bagan’s pressure and lose their game, the Reds from Pune will go through to the semi-final, given they have done what they need to do- win against Lajong....
“As a superpower, the United States has a major responsibility and should be held accountable,” Koofi said in an interview with the Associated Press. “This is not an Afghanistan I fought for. The Afghanistan that I was hoping for was [that] women should not suffer as much as I suffered during my childhood, during the time that I was a teenager, when [the] Taliban took over,” Koofi told the AP....
Ferguson is reported to have fallen ill on Friday and was admitted to Macclesfield District Hospital before being transferred later to Salford Royal. United confirmed the 76-year-old had emergency surgery on Saturday, adding that “the procedure has gone very well but he needs a period of intensive care to optimise his recovery”. Tributes and messages of goodwill have poured in from across world football, with clubs including Barcelona, AC Milan, West Ham and fierce rivals Liverpool and Manchester City offering solidarity....
Auba admits he wants out of Dortmund The United stars have been showing off their latest moves on Instagram but the video has not gone down well with the former club captain. Ferdinand feels that Lingard and Pogba should be focusing on firing the team up the table rather than impressing the world on social media. “I’ve just seen a video of the lads dancing in the changing room. I’m all for having a bit of fun on social media and stuff,” he told BT Sport....
This week, the Fetterman campaign erected a pair of billboards adjacent to Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia ahead of a matchup between the Cowboys and the Eagles on Sunday. The Fetterman campaign highlighted what they described as Oz’s “Cowboys Fandom” in an email to journalists on Tuesday morning and pointed to tweets from the celebrity heart surgeon where he expressed support for the Eagles’ NFC East rival. The billboards appear designed to bolster the Fetterman campaign’s argument that Oz has weak links to Pennsylvania....
After being involved in a wreck with rookie driver Justin Allgaier — an incident that led to a second crash — Patrick confronted Allgaier in the garage after the race. “She was just upset because she got involved in the crash that we had,” Allgaier said. “She said she’s been through this and that she felt like I needed to settle down at that point.” While Patrick’s run-in with Allgaier was a relatively minor incident and is not likely to escalate into a full-fledged feud, Patrick may continue to have problems with rookie drivers....
The Dutch giant - which beat United 1-0 at De Kuip on matchday one - was hopeful United would be willing to grant it extra tickets for the match. However, United has instead opted to reduce capacity for visiting supporters by 700 over safety concerns. “Feyenoord have been granted 3,100 tickets for the away game against Manchester United. That’s the result of talks held in Manchester between representatives of Manchester United, Feyenoord, the Rotterdam police and the municipality of Rotterdam,” a statement on the Feyenoord’s official website read....
Greece got off to an early lead, but it didn’t take long for the U.S. to pull away and take control of the game by figuring out how to contain the NBA MVP. Antetokounmpo finished the first half shooting 4 of 8 from the field, while his team was held to 26% shooting. Team USA entered halftime with a 39-25 lead and came out even stronger in the second....
When the 28-year-old was announced as Ireland’s captain for Friday’s World Cup qualifier with Moldova, some fans were surprised, claiming that Meyler spends more time playing virtual football than real football. Having put in an excellent performance against Serbia in September, Meyler was chosen ahead of the vastly more experienced Glenn Whelan as Ireland’s deepest midfielder in a must-win game for the Boys in Green. France, Belgium & Portugal 3/1 all to win...
Suarez scored two and set up another as Barcelona overturned a deficit to beat Real Sociedad 4-2, while Son’s strong performance included a goal and an assist in a 4-0 win over Everton. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is also in the team after opening the scoring as Liverpool inflicted a first Premier League defeat of the season on Manchester City. With City and Arsenal chasing his signature, Jonny Evans showed why he is in-demand in the January transfer window with a decisive role for West Brom as they beat Brighton....
