The World Health Organization said Thursday that a record 9.5 million COVID-19 cases were tallied over the last week as the omicron variant of the coronavirus swept the planet, a 71% increase from the previous 7-day period that the U.N. health agency likened to a “tsunami.” However, the number of… Read More
New survey: Parents increased quality time early in pandemic
During the first several months of the pandemic in the U.S., Dina Levy made her young daughter and son go on walks with her three times a day. They kicked a soccer ball around at the nearby high school. The children, then 11 and 8, created an obstacle course out… Read More
Chicago schools remain closed for 2nd day amid union battle
Thousands of Chicago students remained out of school for a second straight day Thursday after leaders of the nation’s third-largest school district failed to resolve a deepening clash with the influential teachers union over COVID-19 safety protocols. The Chicago Teachers Union, which voted to revert to online instruction, told teachers… Read More
Dogs to sniff out coronavirus at school districts
Two dogs trained to detect an odor distinct to people who are sick with COVID-19 will visit three school districts in Bristol County this week. A black Labrador named Huntah and a golden Lab called Duke can detect the smell of the virus on surfaces and will sit to indicate… Read More
New test may predict severe blood disorder
A blood test may one day be able to predict whether someone will develop a serious blood pressure disorder while pregnant, months before symptoms show up. Preeclampsia happens in around 1 of 20 pregnancies, usually in the third trimester, and can cause organ damage, stroke and preterm birth. Pregnancy-related high… Read More
Chicago cancels in-person classes after union pressure
Leaders of Chicago Public Schools canceled classes Wednesday after the teachers union voted to switch to remote learning due to the surge in COVID-19 cases, the latest development in an escalating battle over pandemic safety protocols in the nation’s third-largest school district. Chicago has rejected a districtwide return to remote… Read More
CDC explains reason for shorter isolation, quarantine
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday explained the scientific rationale for shortening its COVID-19 isolation and quarantine recommendations, and clarified that the guidance applies to kids as well as adults. The CDC also maintained that, for people who catch COVID-19, testing is not required to emerge from… Read More
Citizens tell of food insecurity during China’s lockdown
Residents of the Chinese city of Xi’an are enduring a strict coronavirus lockdown, with business owners suffering yet more closures and some people complaining of difficulties finding food, despite assurances from authorities that they are able to provide necessities for the 13 million people largely confined to their homes. Stringent… Read More
[Video] Joe Biden didn’t like this question…
Last month, President Joe Biden famously promised to mail out 500 million at-home tests. Some Americans are wondering where the tests are… but Biden doesn’t want to answer that question. Sponsored: CBD Announcement (must-read) On Monday, a reporter asked Biden about a timeline. Biden remained silent and stared into space…. Read More
FDA expands booster shots to those aged 12-15 amid omicron
The U.S. is expanding COVID-19 boosters as it confronts the omicron surge, with the Food and Drug Administration allowing extra Pfizer shots for children as young as 12. Boosters already are recommended for everyone 16 and older, and federal regulators on Monday decided they’re also warranted for 12- to 15-year-olds… Read More
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