COVID-stricken mom reunites with baby 2 months after birth
A 20-year-old New Hampshire woman has reunited with her new baby after fighting for her life against COVID-19 for two months.
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Moderna looking to combine Omicron-specific vaccine with original formula
Moderna is testing a new kind of COVID-19 booster.
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COVID-19 cases drop 90% in the US
New data shows COVID-19 cases dropping by 90% since mid-January in the United States.
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CDC expected to update COVID-19 guidelines Friday; may drop mask restriction
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will announce new metrics to guide Covid-19 restrictions such as mask-wearing on Friday, according to a senior CDC official.
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England ends all COVID restrictions, including isolation law
All government-mandated coronavirus restrictions have ended in England, including the legal requirement for people who test positive for COVID-19 to isolate at home.
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Los Angeles County eases COVID-19 indoor mask mandate
Los Angeles County will begin allowing people to remove their masks while indoors if they are vaccinated as the omicron winter surge continues to ease.
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Covid school closures reveal negative impact on preschooler development
The Covid-19 pandemic has not only caused health-related concerns but now it appears the virus has affected childhood development.
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Trucker convoy opposing COVID-19 mandates hits the road to D.C.
A small convoy of truckers demanding an end to Coronavirus mandates began a cross-country drive from California to the Washington, D.C. area on Wednesday.
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Study shows children have lower airborne COVID transmission than adults
Scientists are taking a closer look at the risk of COVID-19 transmission when it comes to children.
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CDC scientist says new metrics to guide Covid-19 restrictions could come as early as Friday
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will announce new metrics to guide Covid-19 restrictions such as mask-wearing as early as Friday or possibly in the early part of next week, according to a CDC scientist directly involved with the process.
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4th dose of COVID-19 vaccinated may be recommended
Coronavirus cases continue to drop in the United States but some health officials say a 4th dose of a vaccine may be recommended to keep the momentum.
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California proposal would require school COVID testing plans
California legislation proposed Tuesday would require all K-12 public schools to develop COVID-19 testing plans for students and staff and provide the funding needed to carry it out.
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California legislation proposed Tuesday would require all K-12 public schools to develop COVID-19 testing plans for students and staff and provide the funding needed to carry it out.
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Canada looks to end Covid-19 protests with tougher financial measures after another weekend of arrests
Another weekend of protests against Canada’s Covid-19 mandates saw around 200 arrests in the nation’s capital as authorities moved to end the weekslong demonstration, towing vehicles and going after protesters’ pocketbooks with financial penalties.
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Lithium becomes game changer for Imperial County
The Imperial County region holds significant lithium and rare mineral sources.
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YRMC Chief Medical Officer says most in COVID ICU are unvaccinated
Chief Medical Officer at YRMC Dr. Bharat Magu says there are some who are hospitalized with COVID who are vaccinated, but the vast majority of those in the ICU or dying from the virus are unvaccinated.
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Arizona House bill would ban masks in schools, business shutdowns
Under one of a series of bills approved by the Arizona House that target government rules imposed during the Coronavirus pandemic, parents would have to give explicit permission for schools to be able to require their children to wear face masks.
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The El Centro Regional Medical center gave an update regarding COVID-19 and warned to not let your guard down.
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New evidence on getting vaccinated against Covid-19 while pregnant
New research suggests COVID-19 vaccines will help protect unborn babies.
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As BA.2 subvariant of Omicron rises, lab studies point to signs of severity
The BA.2 virus — a subvariant of the Omicron coronavirus variant — isn’t just spreading faster than its distant cousin, it may also cause more severe disease and appears capable of thwarting some of the key weapons we have against Covid-19, new research suggests.
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