First U.S. case breaks ground while U.K. quarantines. Scientists identified a new coronavirus variant in England several weeks ago, causing their infection rates to skyrocket and resulting in…
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Surgeon General Responds to Vaccine Delays
He says lack of state and local funding is responsible for delays in COVID-19 vaccinations. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams said the lack of state and local funds…
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CDC Releases New Vaccine Guidelines
People with underlying conditions can receive vaccine. The CDC has updated its guidance to include adults with underlying health issues into the shortlist for the administration of the…
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House Passes Increased Direct Payments to Americans
The Senate’s vote on the additional COVID relief is uncertain. On Monday, the House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to pass an increased direct payment to Americans. President Trump…
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Louisiana Congressman-Elect Letlow Dies of COVID
He had tested positive barely a week earlier. Luke Letlow, a congressman-elect from Louisiana, died Tuesday after contracting COVID-19 earlier this month. Letlow, age 41, announced on December…
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Top Health Officials Say Children Should Be in School
HHS assistant secretary reinforces that schools are a low risk for infection. On Sunday, Admiral Brett Giroir spoke about the need for parents to send children back to…
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HHS Officials Evaluate UK COVID Mutation
Officials say current vaccines should be effective, but will need further study. Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has expressed concerns…
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House Moves to Increase Relief Check Size
Responding to president’s call for larger stimulus payments. On Monday, the House of Representatives voted to increase the amount of the stimulus checks for Americans from $600 to…
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CDC Reports Record Low Positive Flu Tests
Disease containment plans seem to be making a difference. Even as coronavirus cases continue to surge, the influenza numbers generally seen at this time of year have taken…
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President Signs COVID Relief and Spending Bill
Important to keep coronavirus assistance available to Americans, he says. After threatening to veto the coronavirus relief and budget that was passed by Congress last week, President Trump…
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