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Inside Oklahoma's surge of COVID-19 hospitalizations among children
Weekly COVID cases among kids have risen 138%, according to state data.
January 21, 2022
New Czech government dismisses mandate vaccination plan
The Czech Republic’s new government has dismissed the previous government’s plan to require older adults and people in some professions to get vaccinated against the coronavirus
January 19, 2022UK lifts COVID restrictions, says omicron wave 'has peaked'
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says face masks will no longer be mandatory in public places and COVID-19 passports will be dropped for large events as infections level off in most parts of the country
January 19, 2022
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Vaccine passport protests in Europe draw thousands of people
Thousands of people have gathered in European capitals to protest the measures.
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With Roe in doubt, states act on abortion limits, expansions
State-by-state battles over the future of abortion are setting up around the U.S. Republican lawmakers are proposing new restrictions based on laws in Texas and Mississippi and some Democratic-led states are working to preserve access
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Samoa goes into lockdown after 15 Australians test positive
The prime minister of Samoa has placed the small Pacific nation into a 48-hour lockdown after 15 passengers on a flight from Australia tested positive for COVID-19
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January 22
China's success taming virus could make exit strategy harder
The sweeping “zero-tolerance” policies that China has employed to protect its people and economy from COVID-19 may, paradoxically, make it harder for the country to exit the pandemic
January 22
January 22
Anti-abortion protesters optimistic at March for Life in DC
Speakers at the annual anti-abortion rally in Washington say there's a growing sense of optimism that their long-sought goal of a sweeping rollback of abortion rights in America is finally in reach
January 22
January 22
First flights leave Chinese city Xi'an as travel curbs ease
The first commercial airline flights in one month have taken off from Xi’an in western China as the government eased travel curbs imposed after a coronavirus outbreak ahead of next month’s Winter Olympics in Beijing
January 22
January 21
Arizona sues Biden to keep school anti-mask rules
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is suing the Biden administration over its demand that the state stop sending millions in federal COVID-19 relief money to schools if they don’t have mask requirements or close due to COVID-19 outbreaks
January 21
January 21
Youngkin: For now, listen to principals on school masks
Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin says he's confident his administration will win a court battle over his executive order allowing parents to opt out of school mask mandates for their children
January 21
January 21
Georgia suing Biden administration over Medicaid rejection
Georgia officials have sued the Biden administration over its decision to revoke approval of the state’s plan to require new Medicaid recipients to meet a work requirement
January 21
January 21
Latin America, Asia latest to get hit with omicron surge
In Costa Rica, election officials are encouraging those infected with the coronavirus to skip voting in upcoming national elections
January 21
January 21
Anti-abortion protesters optimistic at March for Life in DC
The annual anti-abortion rally in the nation’s capital sounded more like a victory celebration Friday
January 21
January 21
Preteens may be vaxed without parents under California bill
California would allow children age 12 and up to be vaccinated.
January 21
January 21
Logistics center will help abortion seekers get to Illinois
With abortion access increasingly restricted across much of the South and Midwest, two Illinois clinics near St. Louis on Friday announced a new logistics center to help abortion seekers get to their clinics
January 21
January 21
COVID deaths surge in nation's largest county
The county recorded 102 deaths Thursday, the highest number since March 2021.
January 21
January 21
Noem unveils abortion ban, mimics Texas' private enforcement
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has unveiled a proposal to ban most abortions
January 21
January 21
Poland's ex-president Solidarity leader Walesa has COVID
Poland's former president and former Solidarity pro-democracy movement leader, Lech Walesa, says he has COVID-19
January 21
January 21
Booster shots needed against omicron, CDC studies show
Three new U.S. studies offer more evidence that the COVID-19 vaccines are standing up to the omicron variant, at least among people who have gotten booster shots
January 21
January 21
Trump appointee blocks Biden federal worker vaccine mandate
A U.S. judge in Texas has issued a nationwide injunction barring the federal government from enforcing President Joe Biden’s requirement that federal workers without qualifying medical or religious exemptions be vaccinated for COVID-19
January 21
January 21
Climate, COVID, China: Takeaways from online Davos event
Government and business leaders have urged global cooperation on climate change, the coronavirus pandemic and the economic recovery at the World Economic Forum’s virtual gathering this week
January 21
January 21
Bulgaria limits classes, events to curb latest virus surge
Health authorities have stepped up anti-infection measures in Bulgaria’s capital and other major cities in response to a surge in coronavirus cases
January 21
January 21
Overwhelmed Utah battles omicron surge with limited testing
The state is seeing record COVID-19 hospitalizations.
January 21
January 21
Italian doctors, dentists not fully vaccinated are suspended
Italy's federation of physicians and dentists says some 1,900 members have been suspended from the national professional group because they haven't complied with a law requiring them to be completely vaccinated, including having a booster shot
January 21
January 21
Omicron surge is undermining care for other health problems
The omicron surge this winter has swamped U.S. hospitals with record numbers of patients with COVID-19
January 21
January 21
2 years since the 1st case of COVID detected in US
Dr. John Brownstein, chief innovation officer at Boston Children’s Health, discusses where we are in the fight against COVID-19 as hospitalizations hit new highs.
January 21
January 21
Russia hits all-time high of new infections, blames omicron
Daily new coronavirus infections in Russia have reached an all-time high and authorities are blaming the highly contagious omicron variant, which they expect to soon dominate the country’s outbreak
January 21
January 21
Japan widens virus restrictions as omicron surges in cities
Restaurants and bars will close early in Tokyo and a dozen other areas across Japan beginning Friday as the country widens COVID-19 restrictions due to the omicron variant, which has caused cases to surge to new highs in metropolitan areas
January 21
January 21
Romania hits pandemic record of nearly 20,000 infections
Romania has hit a new pandemic record of 19,649 COVID-19 infections amid a rapid rise in cases, but hospitalizations and deaths remain significantly lower compared with the previous wave, official data shows
January 21
January 21
Australia records deadliest day of pandemic with 80 deaths
Australia has reported its deadliest day of the pandemic with 80 coronavirus fatalities, as an outbreak of the omicron variant continues to take a toll
January 21
January 21
2 years after 1st COVID case, US is battling biggest surge
Two years ago, the C.D.C. confirmed the first domestic case of coronavirus.
January 21
January 21
Nepal imposes tough restrictions as virus cases set record
Nepal’s capital has shut schools, ordered citizens to carry vaccination cards in public, banned religious festivals and instructed hotel guests to be tested every three days as it battles its biggest COVID-19 outbreak
January 21
January 21
Inside Oklahoma's surge of COVID-19 hospitalizations among children
Weekly COVID cases among kids have risen 138%, according to state data.
January 21
January 21
Poland hits pandemic record of over 36,600 daily infections
Poland's deputy health minister says the nation has hit a COVID-19 pandemic record of 36,665 new infections reported in 24 hours
January 21
January 20
'You're not alone': TikTokker’s message for those struggling with mental health
ABC News' Linsey Davis talks to motivational speaker Zachery Dereniowski about how he seeks to bring his community together and raise mental health awareness by giving out free hugs.
January 20
January 20
CDC urges Americans to get moving, but there's no simple solution
More than one-fifth of Americans aren't active enough, data shows.
January 20
January 20
California's COVID gun store shutdowns ruled illegal
A federal appeals court has found that two California counties violated the Constitution’s right to bear arms when they shut down gun and ammunition stores in 2020 as nonessential businesses during the coronavirus pandemic
January 20
January 20
Early treatment could tame peanut allergies in small kids
A new study finds that young children might be able to overcome their peanut allergies if treated early enough
January 20
January 20
Judge to dismiss 11 murder counts against Ohio doctor
A judge has agreed to dismiss 11 of 25 murder counts against an Ohio doctor charged in multiple hospital deaths
January 20
January 20
US appeals court: 2 California counties violated Constitution by shutting down gun shops during early days of pandemic
US appeals court: 2 California counties violated Constitution by shutting down gun shops during early days of pandemic
January 20
January 20
Kentucky congressman against mandates says he has COVID-19
A Kentucky congressman who has been critical of pandemic mask and vaccine mandates says he has COVID-19
January 20
January 20
French premier says vaccine pass to go into effect Monday
French Prime Minister Jean Castex says a new COVID-19 pass will go into effect Monday, severely restricting the public lives of those who refuse to get inoculated by banning them from domestic flights, restaurants, sports events and other venues
January 20
January 20
Europe considers new COVID-19 strategy: accepting the virus
With one of Europe’s highest vaccination rates and its most pandemic-battered economies, the Spanish government is laying the groundwork for a new different COVID-19 playbook
January 20
January 20
Police: Man tried to kill 2 North Carolina hospital workers
Authorities say a man choked a hospital worker unconscious and tried to snap another employee’s neck during a rampage inside a North Carolina emergency room earlier this week
January 20
January 20
1 police department loses 2 officers to COVID-19 within days
Both Sgt. Thurman and officer Shields were 51 years old.
January 20
January 20
Police union lawyer: Suspect freed after positive COVID test
The attorney for the St. Louis Police Officers Association says a domestic assault suspect was freed from jail after testing positive for COVID-19, despite being deemed dangerous enough that prosecutors wanted him held without a chance of bail
January 20
January 20
Austrian parliament approves vaccine mandate for adults
Austria’s parliament has voted to introduce a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for adults from Feb. 1, the first of its kind in Europe
January 20
January 20
Austrian parliament approves national COVID-19 vaccine mandate for adults effective Feb. 1
Austrian parliament approves national COVID-19 vaccine mandate for adults effective Feb. 1
January 20
January 20
Indonesia wants to use G20 presidency to aid COVID rebound
Indonesia’s leader says the country holding the presidency of the Group of 20 biggest economies wants to strengthen global partnership to aid the economic recovery from COVID-19
January 20
January 20
UK lawmaker says Johnson critics face government 'blackmail'
A lawmaker from Britain’s governing Conservatives has accused the government of blackmailing opponents of Prime Minister Boris Johnson
January 20
January 20
Ontario to lift lockdown on dining rooms and gyms
Canada’s largest province is ending a lockdown of restaurant dining rooms, gyms and cinemas at the end of the month
January 20
January 20
Study: Drug-resistant bacteria kill 1.2 million globally
“Superbugs” have joined the ranks of the world’s leading infectious disease killers
January 20