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Biden blasts high court failure to block Texas abortion curb
President Joe Biden is denouncing the Supreme Court’s decision not to block a new Texas law banning most abortions in the state
September 02, 2021
US panel backs COVID-19 boosters only for seniors, high-risk
An influential federal advisory panel has overwhelmingly rejected a plan to give Pfizer booster shots against COVID-19 to most Americans, but it endorsed the extra doses for those who are 65 or older or run a high risk of severe disease
September 17, 2021Judge: Tennessee gov.'s mask opt-out can endanger disabled kids
"It is that unmasked presence that creates the danger to these Plaintiffs."
September 17, 2021
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September 18
Schools get the brunt of latest COVID wave in South Carolina
South Carolina has set records for COVID-19 hospitalizations and new cases.
September 18
September 18
The Latest: India gives 25M vaccine doses on Modi's birthday
Arizona reported more than 100 daily coronavirus deaths for the second time since February
September 18
September 18
Cecile Richards: Court's Texas move could mean end of Roe
One of the country’s top abortion-rights activists worries about Court inaction.
September 18
September 18
Top doctors say not so fast to Biden's boosters-for-all plan
Just a month ago, President Joe Biden and his health advisers announced big plans to soon deliver a coronavirus vaccine booster shot to all Americans
September 18
September 18
Medication abortion put in spotlight by Texas ban
"An abortion road trip is a thing of the past."
September 18
September 18
Democrats tackling flash points of taxes, health, climate
Congressional Democrats face a daunting assignment
September 18
September 18
Drug shows revolutionary results in combatting tough-to-treat breast cancer
New data could help change treatment and life expectancy.
September 18
September 17
The Latest: American Samoa reports first case of coronavirus
American Samoa has reported its first case of coronavirus
September 17
September 17
UN using honor system to check vaccinations for big meeting
The U.N. General Assembly is relying on an honor system to ensure that world leaders have been vaccinated before they speak at next week’s big meeting
September 17
September 17
US panel backs COVID-19 boosters only for seniors, high-risk
An influential federal advisory panel has overwhelmingly rejected a plan to give Pfizer booster shots against COVID-19 to most Americans, but it endorsed the extra doses for those who are 65 or older or run a high risk of severe disease
September 17
September 17
Police: Prison guard beat banker, used racial slur over mask
A California prison guard has been arrested on suspicion of beating a Wells Fargo branch manager and calling him a racial slur after being asked to wear a mask inside the bank
September 17
September 17
Cambodia vaccinating 6-to-11-year-olds before schools reopen
Cambodia is vaccinating 6-to-11-year-olds so students can safely return to schools that have been closed for months due to the coronavirus
September 17
September 17
Judge: Tennessee gov.'s mask opt-out can endanger disabled kids
"It is that unmasked presence that creates the danger to these Plaintiffs."
September 17
September 17
Many faith leaders say no to endorsing vaccine exemptions
If you're seeking an exemption from a COVID-19 vaccine mandate, you might not get any help from your clergy person
September 17
September 17
FDA advisory panel endorses COVID-19 booster shots only for Americans 65 and over or at high risk for severe disease
FDA advisory panel endorses COVID-19 booster shots only for Americans 65 and over or at high risk for severe disease
September 17
September 17
FDA advisory panel soundly rejects a plan to offer Pfizer booster shots against COVID-19 to most Americans
FDA advisory panel soundly rejects a plan to offer Pfizer booster shots against COVID-19 to most Americans
September 17
September 17
NYC restaurant host attacked over vaccine status request
Police say a host at a popular New York City restaurant was assaulted by three women from Texas after she asked for proof they had been vaccinated against COVID-19
September 17
September 17
Start of school year fuels California job growth in August
California's unemployment rate declined slightly in August as the state added 104,300 new jobs for the month
September 17
September 17
Maskless San Francisco mayor bucks health order at nightclub
The mayor of San Francisco was spotted dancing and singing at an indoor nightclub without a mask, despite a strict city order to wear masks when inside
September 17
September 17
North Macedonia: Protest in Tetovo for deadly hospital fire
Hundreds of protesters in Tetovo, a city in the west of North Macedonia are calling for the resignation of officials in the wake of last week's fire that destroyed a COVID-19 field hospital, killed 14 people and injured a dozen more
September 17
September 17
Supreme Court urged to review ban on drug injection sites
Supporters of a plan to open supervised injection sites to try to reduce overdose deaths urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday to review a court decision that bans the practice
September 17
September 17
While urging vaccination, WHO declines jab data on its staff
The United Nations’ health agency, which has repeatedly urged the world to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and other illnesses, has declined to say how many of its own staffers have followed that advice
September 17
September 17
Young adults dropping alcohol for marijuana and hallucinogens, survey finds
Binge drinking has decreased, while cannabis products have become more popular.
September 17
September 17
UK court rules under-16s can get puberty blocking drugs
Britain’s Court of Appeal has ruled that doctors can prescribe puberty-blocking drugs to children under 16 without a parent’s consent
September 17
September 17
WHO director: Lebanon's brain drain threat to health sector
The World Health Organization’s director general is deeply concerned about the impact of Lebanon’s economic meltdown and multiple crises on the people’s wellbeing
September 17
September 17
Slovenia starts mandatory vaccination for government workers
Slovenia will start mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for all government employees, further tightening anti-virus measures that sparked a major riot in the small Alpine state earlier this week
September 17
September 17
Danes take precautions after swine flu crops up in Germany
Authorities in Denmark are urging hunters, truckdrivers and farmers to be extra cautious following recent reports of African swine fever cases among domestic pigs in neighboring Germany
September 17
September 17
Trial begins over COVID outbreak in Austrian ski resort
A civil trial has opened in Austria over the government's handling of a coronavirus outbreak at an Alpine ski resort during the early stages of the pandemic that relatives say resulted in unnecessary infections and deaths
September 17
September 17
How COVID-19 hybrid immunity could be a potential pandemic game-changer
Mixing vaccines could offer a stronger immune boost, preliminary data suggests.
September 17
September 17
Woman sues for right to freeze her eggs in Beijing
After almost two years, an unmarried Chinese woman suing for the right to freeze her eggs is getting her case heard in a Beijing court in a rare legal challenge against the country’s restrictions on unmarried women in reproductive health
September 17
September 16
Latest: SKorea reports more than 2,000 new coronavirus cases
South Korea has reported more than 2,000 new cases of the coronavirus, nearing a one-day record set last month, continuing an alarming surge as the nation enters its biggest holiday of the year
September 16
September 16
Florida surpasses 50K COVID deaths after battling delta wave
Health officials say the state of Florida has surpassed 50,000 coronavirus deaths since the pandemic began
September 16
September 16
Health officials in one state warn some pregnant women were denied COVID vaccines
Eight pregnant women in Mississippi have died of COVID-19 since late July.
September 16
September 16
Pandemic tie to vision issues seen in Chinese kids' study
Research suggests vision problems increased among Chinese schoolchildren during pandemic restrictions and online learning
September 16
September 16
Long weekend becomes 9 week lockdown for AP Vietnam reporter
The AP's Hau Dinh set off from Hanoi for the seaside resort of Vung Tau in southern Vietnam for a long weekend in mid-July
September 16
September 16
Idled taxis go green in Thailand with mini-gardens on car roofs
Taxi fleets in Thailand are giving new meaning to the term “rooftop garden,” as they utilize the roofs of cabs idled by the coronavirus crisis to serve as small vegetable plots
September 16
September 16
Health care rationed statewide in Idaho as COVID surge drags on
"The situation is dire – we don’t have enough resources."
September 16
September 16
EXPLAINER: The Texas abortion law's swift impact, and future
Abortion providers in Texas say a new law banning most abortions in the state will result in clinics permanently closing unless a court acts in the coming weeks
September 16
September 16
Study: Childhood obesity in U.S. accelerated during pandemic
A new study ties the COVID-19 pandemic to an “alarming” increase in obesity in U.S. children and teenagers
September 16
September 16
GOP prosecutors threaten lawsuits over vaccine requirement
Two dozen Republican attorneys general are warning the White House of impending legal action if a proposed coronavirus vaccine requirement for as many as 100 million Americans goes into effect
September 16
September 16
Covered California director to step down in February
The director of Covered California says he will step down early next year
September 16
September 16
Small agency, big job: Biden tasks OSHA with vaccine mandate
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration doesn’t make many headlines
September 16
September 16
Outbreaks strand some students at home with minimal learning
As coronavirus outbreaks driven by the delta variant lead school districts around the U.S. to abruptly shut down or send large numbers of children into quarantine, some students are getting minimal schooling at home
September 16
September 16
VIRUS DIARY: Thanks to COVID, an 'anti-first day' of school
What happens when the first day of school isn't the first day of school
September 16
September 16
FDA to decide on booster shots as hospitalizations break records in 9 states
Plus, clarifying rapper Nicki Minaj’s viral tweet on unfounded vaccine side effects.
September 16
September 16
China says it has vaccinated 1 billion people
Chinese health officials say more than 1 billion people have been fully vaccinated in the world's most populous country
September 16
September 16
Zimbabwe orders government workers to get COVID vaccinations
Zimbabwe has told all government employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or they will not be allowed to come to work
September 16
September 16
Putin: Dozens in inner circle infected with coronavirus
Putin says dozens of his staff have been infected with the coronavirus.
September 16
September 16
Ireland's Ryanair aims to hire another 5,000 new staff
Irish airline Ryanair is planning to create 5,000 jobs over the next five years as part of its recovery from the shock of the coronavirus pandemic
September 16
September 16
EU earmarks 30 billion euros for health crisis agency
The European Union says it will fund its new health preparedness and rapid response agency to the tune of 30 billion euros over the next six years
September 16