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New malaria vaccine approved for young children in Ghana

April 13, 2023

New malaria vaccine approved for young children in Ghana

A new malaria vaccine was approved in Ghana for young children. Ghana is the first country to approve the much-needed vaccine. It is under review at the World Health Organization.

Alabama bill would let K-12 parents 'opt out' of school mask mandates

April 12, 2023

Alabama bill would let K-12 parents 'opt out' of school mask mandates

An Alabama bill was advanced Wednesday which would allow parents to opt out of school mask mandates. As COVID-19 case numbers fell mask requirements were largely eliminated.

China records world’s 1st human death caused by H3N8 bird flu

April 12, 2023

China records world’s 1st human death caused by H3N8 bird flu

The world’s first H3N8 bird flu death has been recorded in China. The patient, who had a history of live poultry exposure, had multiple underlying conditions.

Mothers passed COVID to babies through placenta, possibly causing brain damage, death

April 12, 2023

Mothers passed COVID to babies through placenta, possibly causing brain damage, death

Two mothers who gave birth in Miami, Florida, passed along the COVID-19 infection to their newborns through the placenta, potentially causing brain damage and death.

Health officials claim STD cases have been accelerating, doctors hope old drug can slow rising rates

April 11, 2023

Health officials claim STD cases have been accelerating, doctors hope old drug can slow rising rates

Doctors are hoping a cheap antibiotic will be able to slow the rising STD rate in the U.S. Experts believes rates have been rising due to declining condom use and reduced testing.

New Hampshire man sentenced to over 2 years in prison for fraud involving 6 million in COVID-19 loans

April 11, 2023

New Hampshire man sentenced to over 2 years in prison for fraud involving 6 million in COVID-19 loans

A man from New Hampshire attempted to fraudulently obtain over $6 million in federal CARES Act funds for seven businesses. He has been sentenced to over two years in prison.

Biden signs bill ending COVID-19 pandemic national emergency

April 11, 2023

Biden signs bill ending COVID-19 pandemic national emergency

President Biden signed a bill to end the COVID-19 pandemic national emergency after it was first declared in March 2020. The public health emergency expires in May.

Fungal outbreak in Michigan: Nearly 100 paper mill employees could be infected

April 11, 2023

Fungal outbreak in Michigan: Nearly 100 paper mill employees could be infected

Nearly 100 people apparently have contracted blastomycosis, an infection caused by a fungus called Blastomyces. The outbreak happened at the Billerud Paper Mill in Escanaba, Michigan.

Details about David Crosby’s death revealed by Graham Nash

April 10, 2023

Details about David Crosby’s death revealed by Graham Nash

The Byrds co-founder David Crosby passed away in January after suffering from a "long illness." Band member Graham Nash claims the long illness was COVID-19.

Marburg virus ‘will not become the next pandemic’ but should be monitored, doctor says

April 10, 2023

Marburg virus ‘will not become the next pandemic’ but should be monitored, doctor says

Fox News medical contributor and NYU Langone internal medicine specialist Dr. Marc Siegel appeared on "Fox & Friends" on Monday to share his perspective on the recent Marburg virus outbreaks.