March 16, 2023 COVID and kids’ mental health: Financial hardship took a big toll A new study suggests that family economic hardship was the biggest driver of stress, sadness and COVID-19-related worry among kids -- more so than school closures.
March 16, 2023 'Silent pandemic' warning from WHO: Bacteria killing too many people due to antimicrobial resistance There aren't enough new antibiotics in the pipeline, the World Health Organization (WHO) is warning, to deal with deadly pathogens; "antibiotic resistance" is a big concern in medicine today.
March 16, 2023 Canada to remove mandatory COVID testing requirements for travelers from China Canada is removing its mandatory COVID-19 testing requirements for air travelers from China. Changes are due to improvement in case numbers.
March 16, 2023 FDA advisers vote in favor of full approval for Pfizer's COVID pill Paxlovid U.S. health regulators voted in favor of a full approval for Pfizer's COVID pill Paxlovid. This pill will will help adults who are at high risk of progression to severe virus.
March 16, 2023 Pregnancy-related deaths in US surged during pandemic Pregnancy-related deaths in the United States surged during the pandemic. UN agnecies reported that a spike in maternal mortality rates occurred in all parts of the world in 2020.
March 16, 2023 Sen. Rand Paul walks out of Homeland Security hearing after butting heads with Democrat chair over amendments Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., walked out of the Homeland Security hearing Wednesday after suggesting Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., was introducing a third-degree amendment to the Fire Grants and Safety Act.
March 16, 2023 California church fights back after $2.8 million fine for defying COVID lockdown order Calvary Chapel in Silicon Valley is counter-suing Santa Clara County over nearly $3 million in fines accumulated for violating COVID-19 lockdown orders.
March 16, 2023 EcoHealth Alliance: Controversial group back in the spotlight for alleged 'double billing' of Wuhan lab work EcoHealth Alliance, a New York nonprofit, is back under a microscope following a report alleging they "double billed" two government agencies for Wuhan lab work.
March 16, 2023 Mozambique records increase in cholera cases, Malawi sees decline as countries recover from Cyclone Freddy The number of cholera cases in Malawi has declined in the past few weeks, while neighboring Mozambique has seen an increase in cases. Both countries were ravaged by Cyclone Freddy.
March 16, 2023 Senate Republicans demand DOJ sue Chinese Communist Party over role in COVID-19 pandemic Six Republican senators led by Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., are demanding the Justice Department sue the Chinese Communist Party for its role in the COVID-19 pandemic.
