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In Race for Monkeypox Vaccines, Experts See Repeat of COVID
Public health officials warn that moves by rich countries to buy large quantities of monkeypox vaccine could leave millions of people in Africa unprotected against a more dangerous version of the disease.
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COVID Super Dodgers: Boston Doctors Explain Why Some People Still Haven't Been Infected
COVID super dodgers, people who have never been infected with COVID-19, are becoming an even more exclusive club now that the BA.5 omicron subvariant has taken over.
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Biden Likely Has BA.5 Variant, The Most Dominant Strain of COVID-19 in the US
President Joe Biden likely has the BA.5 strain of COVID-19, the highly infectious variant that is currently responsible for most cases in the U.S., the president’s physician said Saturday.
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What Should You Do When You Have COVID? Here's What Health Officials Say
With cases rising and several Chicago-area counties nearing a high alert level from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, what should you do if you test positive for coronavirus or were exposed to someone who has?
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BA.4 and BA.5 COVID Symptoms: What to Watch For as Infections Climb
The fastest-spreading COVID-19 subvariants yet, the two latest versions of omicron appear to evade protection from vaccines and previous infections more easily than any others before. As of July 2, the subvariant BA.5 was responsible for nearly 54% of COVID cases in the U.S. BA.4, a similar subvariant, accounted for nearly 17% more, according to the latest data from the…
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International Travelers No Longer Need COVID Test to Enter US
International travelers entering the U.S. will no longer require a Covid-19 test.
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Marathon CDC, FDA Hearings to Decide Fate of COVID Shots for Tots
Parents anxious to finally vaccinate their youngest children against COVID-19, strap in: A lot is set to happen over the next week.
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How to Calculate Your COVID Isolation or Quarantine Time, According to the CDC
If you test positive for coronavirus or are exposed to someone who has, just how long should you quarantine or isolate? Here’s what the experts say.
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Steve Kerr Tests COVID Positive; Mike Brown to Coach Warriors in Game 4
Steve Kerr won’t coach the Warriors in Game 4 on Monday night.
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Airbnb to End Its COVID Cancellation Policy
As of May 31, 2022, vacation-rental company Airbnb says it will no longer allow for COVID-related cancellation refunds.
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Moderna Asks FDA to Authorize Its COVID Vaccine for Kids Under 6
Moderna submitted data to the Food and Drug Administration that it hopes will prove two low-dose shots can protect children under the age of 6.
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Apologizes for Breaking COVID Rules as He Faces Censure Bid
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson apologized to Parliament for breaking COVID rules with a gathering on his birthday after he was fined by the police last week and faces a possible censure.
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Philadelphia Reinstates Indoor Mask Mandate
The city’s health department cited a rise in COVID-19 cases as the reason for bringing back the indoor mask mandate for public places, schools and day cares.
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GOP Blocks Senate COVID Bill, Demands Votes on Immigration
Republicans have blocked a Democratic attempt to begin Senate debate on a $10 billion COVID-19 compromise that is just a day old.
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Senate Bargainers Agree to $10B COVID Deal, Cut All Proposed Funds for Other Nations
Democrats abandoned Biden’s request to include $5 billion to help countries — especially poorer ones — where the disease is still running rampant.
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Biden Receives Second COVID Booster Shot
A new CDC recommendation says people ages 50 and older should get a second dose of a COVID-19 booster shot.
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Former President Obama Tests Positive for COVID-19
Former President Barack Obama announced on Twitter that he tested positive for COVID-19 and is only dealing with mild symptoms.
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Trucker Convoy Will Be in D.C. on Sunday
A convoy of American truckers inspired by recent Canadian protests are on their way to Washington D.C. to protest COVID-19 mandates and restrictions
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U.S. Speed Skater Casey Dawson Won't Race 5000m Due to COVID-19, Hopeful for Team Pursuit
American speed skater Casey Dawson announced on Instagram that he won’t compete in the Men’s 5000m due to COVID-19.
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Spotify Is Adding a Content Advisory Warning to Podcasts Discussing COVID-19
Spotify is adding a content advisory warning to podcasts that discuss COVID-19 amid complaints that it was allowing misinformation to spread on its platform.