As the fast-spreading variant has blanketed the country, known cases and hospitalizations have surged, and officials warn of tough weeks ahead.As the fast-spreading variant has…
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Hospitals Confront the Fallout From Supreme Court Ruling on Vaccine Mandate
They could face more staff shortages, and workers and facilities could feel caught between opposing state and federal policies.They could face more staff shortages, and…
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The stunning Covid vaccines manufactured by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna drew upon long-buried discoveries made in the hopes of ending past epidemics.The stunning Covid vaccines manufactured…
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Biden Team Regroups After Supreme Court Loss On COVID Mandates
Biden said the mandates have already had their desired effect on reducing the number of unvaccinated adults.Biden said the mandates have already had their desired…
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CDC Acknowledges Cloth Masks Are Less Effective Than Others
The federal agency’s new guidance reflects warnings from other public health experts throughout the omicron surge.The federal agency’s new guidance reflects warnings from other public…
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Disability Advocates Demand Public Apology From CDC Director After ‘Hurtful’ Comments
Rochelle Walensky called it “really encouraging” that most COVID-19 deaths among the vaccinated are of people with “at least four comorbidities.”Rochelle Walensky called it “really…
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The update in guidance comes as Covid cases continue to soar.The update in guidance comes as Covid cases continue to soar.Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Centers for Disease…
View More Cloth Masks Do Not Protect Against Virus as Effectively as Others, C.D.C. SaysHoward Solomon, 94, Dies; His Business Success Had a Personal Connection
After one of his sons fell into a deep depression, he helped him recover. He later licensed an antidepressant that was a boon to his…
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FDA Pressured to Ease Restrictions On Gay Men Donating Blood Amid Shortage
The U.S. is facing its worst blood shortage in a decade, but there’s a significant population whose donations are still limited.The U.S. is facing its…
View More FDA Pressured to Ease Restrictions On Gay Men Donating Blood Amid ShortageMartin Shkreli Barred From Drug Industry and Must Repay $64.6 Million
A federal judge found that Mr. Shkreli violated state and federal antitrust laws by trying to maintain a monopoly over a lifesaving drug and must…
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