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The flu is soaring in seven US states and rising in others, health officials say

November 17, 2023

The flu is soaring in seven US states and rising in others, health officials say

Seven states are reporting spiking flu levels, particularly in the south, as well as DC and Puerto Rico, and is rising in other states as well.

Former Massachusetts state senator indicted in COVID relief fraud scheme worth over $30K

November 17, 2023

Former Massachusetts state senator indicted in COVID relief fraud scheme worth over $30K

Republican former Massachusetts state Sen. Dean Tran has been indicted in connection with a scheme that netted him over $30,000 in fraudulently-obtained pandemic relief funds.

Bloomberg article questions whether it is safe to dine indoors despite COVID

November 17, 2023

Bloomberg article questions whether it is safe to dine indoors despite COVID

The 'Outnumbered' panel discussed their take on the article that renews fears surrounding pandemic-rooted regulations.

Chinese national indicted by federal grand jury for illegally manufacturing COVID-19 tests

November 17, 2023

Chinese national indicted by federal grand jury for illegally manufacturing COVID-19 tests

Federal prosecutors in California have indicted a Chinese national who allegedly was involved in the illegal manufacture and sale of coronavirus test kits.

Should you get the COVID and flu vaccines at the same time?

November 16, 2023

Should you get the COVID and flu vaccines at the same time?

Getting the COVID and flu vaccines simultaneously could be safe and even beneficial, according to new study findings — but some doctors advise caution.

Owner of California biolab has close ties to Chinese government, military: House Report

November 16, 2023

Owner of California biolab has close ties to Chinese government, military: House Report

The arrested owner of a California biolab allegedly has ties to the government of the People’s Republic of China, the House Select Committee on the CCP announced.

COVID and flu vaccine rates are declining for US health care workers, CDC reports: ‘Disturbing trend’

November 16, 2023

COVID and flu vaccine rates are declining for US health care workers, CDC reports: ‘Disturbing trend’

Fewer U.S. health care workers are keeping up to date on their COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, according to two separate reports this week from the CDC. Two doctors gave input.

Yellowstone National Park finds 1st case of fatal brain disease after deer carcass tests positive

November 16, 2023

Yellowstone National Park finds 1st case of fatal brain disease after deer carcass tests positive

The first confirmed case of chronic wasting disease in Yellowstone National Park was announced Tuesday after the carcass of a mule deer tested positive.

Aaron Rodgers takes jab at ESPN over COVID talk, rips conspiracies about injury

November 14, 2023

Aaron Rodgers takes jab at ESPN over COVID talk, rips conspiracies about injury

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers isn't a fan of the conspiracy theories surrounding him that he never actually tore his Achilles.

Do COVID-19 home remedies really work? Doctors weigh in on saltwater gargles, nasal rinses and more

November 14, 2023

Do COVID-19 home remedies really work? Doctors weigh in on saltwater gargles, nasal rinses and more

Researchers found that COVID patients who gargled with saltwater and did nasal rinses had lower hospitalization rates compared to those who did not use these home remedies.