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Millions of US adults have chronic fatigue syndrome, CDC reports

US 22 hours ago

Millions of US adults have chronic fatigue syndrome, CDC reports

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released a report stating that 3.3 million U.S. adults have chronic fatigue syndrome. The number is higher than estimated.

Virginia addresses delayed pandemic-related unemployment cases, aiming for completion by July 2024

Virginia 1 day ago

Virginia addresses delayed pandemic-related unemployment cases, aiming for completion by July 2024

The Virginia Employment Commission is moving forward in addressing a backlog of unemployment cases linked to the pandemic, according to Chief Deputy Commissioner Jeff Ryan.

COVID vaccination rates ‘alarmingly’ low among nursing home staff, CDC says: ‘A real danger’

HEALTH 1 day ago

COVID vaccination rates ‘alarmingly’ low among nursing home staff, CDC says: ‘A real danger’

A surprisingly low share of nursing home staff and residents are up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccinations, per the CDC. Two doctors offer their input on the vaccine hesitancy.

CDC's comments on today's pneumonia outbreaks vs. the early COVID cases, as compared by experts

HEALTH 2 days ago

CDC's comments on today's pneumonia outbreaks vs. the early COVID cases, as compared by experts

Pediatric pneumonia outbreaks have some doctors and families concerned, but statements from public health agencies suggest there’s no cause for alarm — similar to their initial reaction to COVID.

Randi Weingarten slapped with another fact-check by X after touting in-person learning post-COVID

EDUCATION 2 days ago

Randi Weingarten slapped with another fact-check by X after touting in-person learning post-COVID

American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten was slapped with another fact-check by X on Tuesday after she touted in-person learning post-COVID-19 pandemic.

Childhood pneumonia surge reported in Netherlands amid outbreak in China

HEALTH 6 days ago

Childhood pneumonia surge reported in Netherlands amid outbreak in China

Childhood pneumonia cases are surging in the Netherlands and in China, health agencies have reported. Here's what we know so far about the mysterious increase in respiratory infections.

Free COVID tests coming to US schools, says federal government: ‘Preventing the spread’

HEALTH 6 days ago

Free COVID tests coming to US schools, says federal government: ‘Preventing the spread’

The federal government will distribute free COVID-19 tests to schools across the U.S., according to an announcement posted on the U.S. Department of Education website this Wednesday.

Texas AG Ken Paxton on Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine lawsuit: 'We're going to get to the bottom of this'

VIDEO 6 days ago

Texas AG Ken Paxton on Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine lawsuit: 'We're going to get to the bottom of this'

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton discusses a court saying that the state must remove the migrant barrier buoys from the Rio Grande and the lawsuit against Pfizer over COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness.

Sen. Rand Paul: Everything Fauci said in private, he'd say the opposite in public

VIDEO December 2

Sen. Rand Paul: Everything Fauci said in private, he'd say the opposite in public

Sen. Rand Paul says Dr. Anthony Fauci will appear before Congress in January to be questioned on 'Hannity.'

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US may not need AstraZeneca's vaccine, Fauci says

Coronavirus: Ask an expert April 2, 2021

US may not need AstraZeneca's vaccine, Fauci says

'Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical' raises over $1M for Actors Fund

Media January 4, 2021

'Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical' raises over $1M for Actors Fund

Miami stumbles behind rest of Florida in economic reopening

Florida June 19, 2020

Miami stumbles behind rest of Florida in economic reopening

Food pantries dry up as unemployment skyrockets

Coronavirus May 27, 2020

Food pantries dry up as unemployment skyrockets