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Macau's spike in COVID cases prompt population testing, lockdown of world's biggest gambling hub

November 1, 2022

Macau's spike in COVID cases prompt population testing, lockdown of world's biggest gambling hub

After China's recent emergence of COVID-19 cases this past week, Macau mass tested its population and authorities locked down a casino resort with 1,500 people ordered to stay inside.

China sees spike in COVID-19 cases

November 1, 2022

China sees spike in COVID-19 cases

China discovered 2,105 new cases of COVID-19 on Oct. 29, compared to the 1,658 new infections on Oct. 28. There were no reported new deaths.

American Rescue Plan funded writing fellowship for ‘non-binary’ 13-year-olds, Muslim jazz series in NYC

November 1, 2022

American Rescue Plan funded writing fellowship for ‘non-binary’ 13-year-olds, Muslim jazz series in NYC

Thousands in American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds went to dozens of humanities projects in New York that are seemingly unrelated to COVID-19 pandemic recovery.

Ted Cruz puts AFT President Randi Weingarten on blast over pandemic 'amnesty': 'Hell NO'

November 1, 2022

Ted Cruz puts AFT President Randi Weingarten on blast over pandemic 'amnesty': 'Hell NO'

Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz blasted teachers union president Randi Weingarten over her support for "amnesty" for COVID-19 pandemic decisions.

Randi Weingarten blasted for being worse than the 'Grinch' after endorsing 'pandemic amnesty'

November 1, 2022

Randi Weingarten blasted for being worse than the 'Grinch' after endorsing 'pandemic amnesty'

American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten's commentary about decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic has come under scrutiny.

CDC Director tests positive for COVID-19 in rebound case

October 31, 2022

CDC Director tests positive for COVID-19 in rebound case

Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the Director of the CDC, tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday in an apparent rebound case after taking a course of Paxlovid.

Cholera outbreaks threaten children's survival in flood-hit Nigerian state

October 31, 2022

Cholera outbreaks threaten children's survival in flood-hit Nigerian state

The Nigerian city of Maiduguri is experiencing its largest spike of cholera cases in year, which appears to be linked to months of heavy rain and flooding.

Mexico discovers H5N1 bird flu near US border

October 31, 2022

Mexico discovers H5N1 bird flu near US border

Mexico has discovered a strain of H5N1 avian influenza at a farm on the border with the United States on Sunday, one week after their first-ever reported case.

WV group begins monkeypox vaccination and education efforts in Appalachia

October 31, 2022

WV group begins monkeypox vaccination and education efforts in Appalachia

Over $100,000 in grants have been awarded to a West Virginia nonprofit group for monkeypox vaccination and education efforts in the state.

Widespread illness, deaths go unnoticed as monkeypox continues to spread in Africa

October 31, 2022

Widespread illness, deaths go unnoticed as monkeypox continues to spread in Africa

Congo is enduring a monkeypox outbreak, leaving people ill and dying. Without a vaccine or quick access to health facilities, monkeypox cases will continue to spike.