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Oregon extends workplace mask rule indefinitely
Oregon has adopted a rule that indefinitely extends coronavirus mask and social distancing requirements for all businesses in the state
May 04, 2021
Red Cross warns that coronavirus cases are exploding in Asia
The International Federation of the Red Cross says coronavirus cases are exploding in Asia with over 5.9 million new confirmed infections over the past two weeks
May 12, 2021Gov't rolls out new ways to find COVID vaccine
The CDC and HHS have taken over the popular VaccineFinder site.
April 30, 2021
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'Great day for America': Vaccinated can largely ditch masks
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is easing mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings
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Philly health official forced to resign over MOVE cremations
Philadelphia’s top health official is out of a job after the mayor said he learned human remains from the 1985 bombing of the headquarters of the group MOVE had been cremated and disposed of without notifying family members
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Manchin courtship: WVa senator joins Jill Biden at clinic
The White House’s courtship of Joe Manchin has followed the U.S. senator to his home state of West Virginia
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The Latest: NMexico gives Pfizer vaccine to kids 12 to 15
New Mexico is now administering the Pfizer vaccine to children ages 12 to 15, as state health officials push for more people to get vaccinated
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EXPLAINER: Ohio offers $1M weekly prize as vaccine incentive
Gov. Mike DeWine's announcement of a weekly $1 million prize to entice Ohioans to get coronavirus vaccines is raising questions and objections
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West Virginia trial puts spotlight on sprawling opioid cases
Local governments seeking to hold drugmakers, pharmaceutical distributors and other companies accountable for the U.S. opioid crisis in the U.S. are finally getting the chance to make their cases in court
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Texas lawmakers approve abortion ban as early as 6 weeks
Texas lawmakers have approved a measure that would ban abortions after as early as six weeks and allow private citizens to enforce the rule through civil lawsuits against doctors and others
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For Muslims in America, Eid al-Fitr comes as pandemic eases
As they celebrate the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims are once again seeking ways to balance social and religious rituals with coronavirus concerns
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CDC: Fully vaccinated people can shed their masks, even indoors
What the new recommendations mean for schools, businesses, public transportation and more.
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Ontario keeps ban on outdoor recreation for 2 more weeks
Ontario’s premier is keeping outdoor recreational activities like golf courses closed for at least two more weeks despite calls by health officials to resume them for physical and mental health
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Philadelphia health commissioner out over cremation, disposal of victims' remains after 1985 bombing of Black group
Philadelphia health commissioner out over cremation, disposal of victims' remains after 1985 bombing of Black group
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Twin MDs battle entrenched racism in the medical world
Identical twin doctors who have fought bigotry all their lives have a lofty new mission: dismantling racism in medicine
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Missouri governor drops voter-approved Medicaid expansion
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has dropped plans to expand the state's Medicaid program after the Legislature declined to provide money for a measure approved by voters
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May 13
Fully-vaccinated Americans can return to life without masks, CDC says
In making the decision, the CDC pointed to additional data from the last few weeks that show the vaccines work in the real world and stand up to the variants.
May 13
May 13
Nurses, nonprofits, others take vaccine to homebound people
Local health offices are ramping up efforts to find and reach homebound people.
May 13
May 13
Johnson 'anxious' over rise of Indian virus variant in UK
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he's “anxious” about the rise in the U.K. of the coronavirus variant first identified in India
May 13
May 13
Poll: For unvaccinated Latinos, hesitancy isn't the problem
Many Latinos are forgoing COVID-19 shots because of concerns about losing work hours, getting a bill, and for some, immigration worries
May 13
May 13
AP Source: CDC to issue guidance Thursday allowing fully vaccinated people to ditch masks indoors in many instances
AP Source: CDC to issue guidance Thursday allowing fully vaccinated people to ditch masks indoors in many instances
May 13
May 13
Mobile soup kitchens take food, vaccine to Detroit's poorest
Salvation Army mobile soup kitchen trucks are rolling through some of Detroit's poorest neighborhoods delivering food and COVID-19 vaccines
May 13
May 13
School nurses, health service corps part of $7.4B virus plan
The government is providing $7.4 billion to expand the nation’s public health capacity
May 13
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When will COVID-19 vaccines be widely available globally?
Experts say it could be 2023 or later before COVID-19 vaccines are widely available in some countries
May 13
May 13
Some proms are back, with masks, testing and distancing
A year after the pandemic canceled most proms, school districts around the country are considering whether they can once again hold the formal dance for seniors
May 13
May 13
Tunisia to reopen economy despite hospital strain
Tunisian authorities plan to reopen the economy next week amid public pushback against virus restrictions
May 13
May 13
Wealthy nations once lauded as successes lag in vaccinations
Some of the countries that were most praised last year for controlling the coronavirus are lagging far behind in getting their populations vaccinated
May 13
May 13
Most states have reopened. Here's where new COVID outbreaks happened.
Health experts say the data can help with future pandemic planning.
May 13
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COVID-19 vaccinations finally starting to stem pandemic's tide in US: Analysis
ABC News analyzed coronavirus case and vaccination data from all 50 states.
May 13
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Dealing with COVID catastrophe, India now reporting 'black fungus'
The fungal infection may be hitting harder due to steroids used to treat COVID.
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Meeting kids where they are located key to getting newly eligible vaccinated
The Pfizer vaccine is now authorized for everyone 12 and older.
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How MDMA could treat PTSD in ways current therapy can't
Initial research into treating PTSD with ecstasy shows impressive results.
May 13
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Political turmoil returns as Nepal suffers worst COVID surge
Political turmoil has returned to Nepal as it experiences its worst COVID-19 surge
May 13
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Schools ditch student mask requirements in growing numbers
Dozens of school districts around the country have eliminated requirements for students to wear masks, and many more are likely to ditch them before the next academic year
May 13
May 12
Vaccine Watch: Can vaccines help long-haulers?
ABC News’ Bob Woodruff reports on some long-haulers, who have long-term COVID-19 symptoms, who say getting the vaccine has helped ease symptoms.
May 12
May 12
Australia signs deal for 25M Moderna doses through next year
Australia has reached a supply agreement for 25 million doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccines in a deal the government hopes will ensure all Australian adults have access to inoculation this year
May 12
May 12
Ohio governor unrolls $1M lottery prizes to urge vaccination
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine has announced the end of coronavirus health orders in Ohio as of June 2
May 12
May 12
California likely to keep some mask mandates, governor says
Gov. Gavin Newsom says California will likely keep some mask mandates in place this summer
May 12
May 12
The Latest: Louisiana kids can start vaccinations Thursday
Children as young as 12 can expect to start getting Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine Thursday in Louisiana
May 12
May 12
CDC advisory committee recommends Pfizer vaccine authorization for ages 12-15
One step remains before the vaccine is authorized, but some states have already started vaccinating young teens.
May 12
May 12
US advisers endorse Pfizer COVID shot for kids 12 and up
Federal health advisers have endorsed use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in kids as young as 12
May 12
May 12
Taming the virus: US deaths hit lowest level in 10 months
COVID-19 deaths in the United States have tumbled to an average of about 600 per day, the lowest level in 10 months
May 12
May 12
EXPLAINER: How COVID-19 vaccines will work for kids in US
Children ages 12 and older can now get COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S., offering parents and schools a chance to relax their pandemic precautions
May 12
May 12
US health advisers endorse Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids 12 and up
US health advisers endorse Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids 12 and up
May 12
May 12
Internal emails reveal WHO knew of sex abuse claims in Congo
When Shekinah was working as a nurse’s aide in northeastern Congo in January 2019, she said, a World Health Organization doctor offered her a job investigating Ebola cases at double her previous salary _ in exchange for sex
May 12
May 12
New vaccine pass allows vaccinated residents to travel between Hawaiian islands
Fully vaccinated islanders can skip pre-travel testing and quarantine.
May 12
May 12
UK's Johnson urged to bring forward inquiry into pandemic
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed that an independent public inquiry into the government’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic will start hearing evidence next year
May 12
May 12
UK economy showed resilience ahead of big lockdown easing
Official figures show that the British economy contracted by 1.5% in the first quarter of 2021, a relatively modest contraction given that the country was in the midst of a strict lockdown to combat a second wave of the coronavirus
May 12
May 12
Slovakia plans to keeping using AstraZeneca despite pause
Slovakia's health minister says the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine should remain part of his country's vaccination program
May 12
May 12
COVID-19 infections surge among prisoners in Bangkok
Nearly 3,000 inmates at two prisons in Thailand’s capital have tested positive for COVID-19 as the country battles a new wave of the coronavirus
May 12
May 12
Panel suggests WHO should have more power to stop pandemics
A panel of independent experts who reviewed the World Health Organization’s response to the coronavirus pandemic has published its final report, listing an array of recommendations about how the world can better prepare for another
May 12
May 12
How booster shots could help in global fight against COVID-19
It's unclear if everyone will need boosters, but early results are promising.
May 12
May 12
Official says fire at ICU in Egypt hospital kills 2 patients
An Egyptian official says a fire broke out in an intensive care unit of a government-run hospital, leaving two patients dead
May 12