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Here Are 8 Things the End of the US Public Health Emergency Could Change
Here’s a look at what will stay and what will go once the emergency order is lifted.
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President Biden to End COVID-19 Emergencies on May 11
President Joe Biden has informed Congress that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11, as most of the world has returned closer to normalcy nearly three years after they were first declared. The move to end the national emergency and public health emergency declarations will formally restructure the federal coronavirus response to treat the...
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North Korea Lifts Lockdown in Capital 5 Days After Outbreak Triggered Restrictions
Russia’s embassy in North Korea says the country has eased stringent epidemic controls in capital Pyongyang that were placed during the past five days to slow the spread of respiratory illnesses.
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US Proposes Once-a-Year COVID Shots for Most Americans
The Food and Drug Administration on Monday proposed a simplified approach for future vaccination efforts, allowing most adults and children to get a once-a-year shot to protect against the mutating virus.
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Irving Firefighter Returns to Work After 500-Day Battle With COVID-19
An Irving firefighter and EMT is back on the front lines after a 500-day battle with COVID-19.
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‘Nothing Short of a Miracle': Irving Firefighter Returns After 500-Day Battle With COVID-19
EMT firefighter Joseph Solecki is back on the front lines with the Irving Fire Department after the battle of his life.
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COVID-19 Hospitalizations Spiking After Holidays in North Texas
The DFW Hospital Council clarifies it is just a spike not a surge – most likely attributed to the holidays.
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What to Expect From COVID-19 as 2023 Begins
As we enter a new year, one thing we haven’t left behind in 2022 is new COVID-19 infections.
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WHO Warns About Surge of COVID in China Amid Lack of Info
The head of the World Health Organization says the agency is “concerned about the risk to life in China” amid the coronavirus’ explosive spread across the country and the lack of outbreak data from the Chinese government.
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What to Know About New COVID Variant XBB.1.5
The CDC said the new COVID-19 variant is responsible for 75% of new cases.
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Beijing Threatens Response to ‘Unacceptable' Virus Measures
Beijing blasted COVID-19 testing requirements imposed on passengers from China and threatened countermeasures against countries involved, which include the U.S. and several European nations.
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Highly Immune Evasive Omicron XBB.1.5 Variant Is Quickly Becoming Dominant in U.S. as It Doubles Weekly
XBB.1.5 now represents about 41% of new cases nationwide in the U.S., according to CDC data.
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Flu and RSV on the Decline But COVID Hospitalizations Rise
COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising in the United States, even as hospitalizations for respiratory syncytial virus and the flu continue to fall.
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US to Require Negative COVID-19 Test for Travelers From China
The announcement from the CDC comes as China is seeing a rise in COVID-19 cases.
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A COVID-19 Nasal Spray Is on the Way
Scientists are testing a COVID-19 booster nasal spray that they say has been very effective in lab trials and may someday be a viable option for patients.
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Nasal Spray for COVID-19 Booster on the Way?
Scientists are testing a COVID-19 booster nasal spray that they say has been very effective in lab trials and may someday be a viable option for patients.
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China to Drop COVID-19 Quarantine for Incoming Passengers
The scrapping of the quarantine requirement is a major step toward fully reopening travel with the rest of the world.
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Could Mono Virus Or Fat Cells Be Playing Roles in Long COVID?
Millions of people worldwide have had long COVID, reporting various symptoms including fatigue, lung problems, and brain fog and other neurological symptoms.
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How One Chicago Organization Is Helping Migrants Being Bussed In From the Border
As another surge of migrants and asylum seekers cross the U.S. – Mexico border, cities along the border and sanctuary cities across the country are preparing for an influx of people. Chicago has been welcoming migrants from Texas since August. Since then, organizations like Erie Neighborhood House have been working to make sure the Second City feels like home.
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Pharmacies Limit Sales of Kids' Medicines Amid Flu, RSV, COVID Wave: What Parents Can Do
Doctors and other experts say parents have alternatives if they encounter empty store shelves.