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Childhood vaccination rates in poor countries beginning to rise after being hit by COVID-19 disruptions

June 13, 2023

Childhood vaccination rates in poor countries beginning to rise after being hit by COVID-19 disruptions

Vaccination rates for children in poor countries have begun to recover after being badly hit by COVID-19 disruptions. Last year 80% of kids got vaccinations for tetanus and pertussis.

White House corrects mask guidelines for unvaccinated guests at NCAA event

June 12, 2023

White House corrects mask guidelines for unvaccinated guests at NCAA event

The White House changed its COVID-19 masking guidance ahead of an NCAA event on Monday to no longer require unvaccinated guests to wear masks on the White House grounds.

Reading levels still behind for Kansas school that reopened quickly after COVID

June 12, 2023

Reading levels still behind for Kansas school that reopened quickly after COVID

Literary performances among young students have significantly dropped due to the pandemic. A school in Kansas that reopened quickly still saw below-average reading levels.

Dengue outbreak in Peru reaches 200K cases, 200 dead, heightened by El Niño rains

June 11, 2023

Dengue outbreak in Peru reaches 200K cases, 200 dead, heightened by El Niño rains

Peru is facing the worst dengue outbreak on record, triggered by warming ocean waters and flooding associated with the El Nino weather pattern

Biden administration 'hijacking' George Bush AIDS program to push abortion in Africa: GOP congressman

June 10, 2023

Biden administration 'hijacking' George Bush AIDS program to push abortion in Africa: GOP congressman

GOP Rep. Chris Smith is sounding the alarm over what he says is a Biden administration plan to promote abortion in Africa using funding for a Bush era AIDS relief program.

White House sends guidance mandating face masks, social distancing for unvaccinated at 'College Athlete Day'

June 10, 2023

White House sends guidance mandating face masks, social distancing for unvaccinated at 'College Athlete Day'

The White House sent guidance requiring unvaccinated guests to wear face masks and practice social distancing, despite the government ending the COVID national emergency.

Zuckerberg says 'establishment' asked Facebook to censor COVID misinfo that ended up true: 'Undermines trust'

June 9, 2023

Zuckerberg says 'establishment' asked Facebook to censor COVID misinfo that ended up true: 'Undermines trust'

During a recent podcast, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg admitted that "misinformation" he was pushed by experts to censor on Facebook ended up being true.

4 in Arizona sentenced for fraudulently obtaining millions in federal COVID-19 aid

June 9, 2023

4 in Arizona sentenced for fraudulently obtaining millions in federal COVID-19 aid

Four individuals have recently received significant prison sentences for their involvement in fraudulent activities related to obtaining federal COVID-19 assistance in Arizona.

HIV/AIDS treatment centers seeing decrease in patients after anti-gay legislation went into effect in Uganda

June 8, 2023

HIV/AIDS treatment centers seeing decrease in patients after anti-gay legislation went into effect in Uganda

Treatment centers for HIV/AIDS in Uganda have seen a decrease in patients after anti-gay laws went into effect in the country. The new laws have placed the community on lockdown.

Italian court closes probe into former premier and health minister's handling of coronavirus lockdowns

June 8, 2023

Italian court closes probe into former premier and health minister's handling of coronavirus lockdowns

A probe into the former Italian premier and health minister's handling of the coronavirus lockdowns has been closed by the Court of Ministers in Brescia.