Avish Nagpal

Commission Masks
Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, Health, Local News, North Dakota News, Politics / Elections

Gehrig asks for studies on mask effectiveness at City Commission meeting

Austin Erickson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo City Commissioner Tony Gehrig asks for a presentation on clinical studies showing masking stops the spread of COVID-19, especially in children at schools. North Dakota State University Professor of Public Health Dr. Paul Carson and Sanford Health Infectious Disease Physician Dr. Avish Nagpal shared research published in medical journals and by the CDC. One from…

Fda Approval Sanford
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Pfizer vaccine gets full FDA approval, local doctor doesn’t believe more people will get it

Austin Erickson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Food and Drug Administration giving full approval to Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine is what many in health care expected, but will that lead more people to getting their shot? “This will push people over the edge to go get the vaccine because it is our, our best protection,” Former Acting FDA Commissioner Retired Admiral Brett Giroir…