Infectious Disease - Page 372

June 10, 2022

Hawaii reports third case of probable monkeypox; nationwide tally hits 45

Health officials in Hawaii reported the state's third case of probable monkeypox virus as Rhode Island announced its first, bringing the national tally up to 45.

June 10, 2022

US to drop COVID-19 test mandate for international travel

The US will no longer require international travelers to the U.S. to take a coronavirus test a day before boarding. The mandate was put in place during the height of COVID-19.

June 9, 2022

Clay Travis mocks Biden’s COVID ‘mask charade’ during ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ appearance

Clay Travis noticed that President Biden wore a mask backstage but removed it as he walked onstage during an appearance on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”

June 9, 2022

COVID shots for children: Millions ordered, officials say

Millions of doses of COVID vaccines have been ordered for small children in the U.S., according to White House officials. Vaccination could start by June 20.

June 9, 2022

New York City to lift mask mandates for students 2 to 4 years old

New York City will no longer mandate masks for children ages 2 to 4 years old in schools or day cares. The city encourages all residents to voluntarily wear masks indoors.

June 9, 2022

Woman arrested for crack had six identities with COVID unemployment benefits

A woman pleaded guilty to wire fraud after police arrested her for possessing a crack pipe and recovered six false identities used to illicitly obtain COVID-19 relief funds.

June 9, 2022

WHO: Monkeypox becoming 'established' in non-endemic countries is 'real' risk

The World Health Organization (WHO) called the risk of the monkeypox virus becoming "established" in non-endemic countries "real." There are 40 reported cases in the U.S.

June 9, 2022

Virus testing the new normal as China sticks to ‘zero-COVID’

China begins to ease in its "zero-COVID" strategy following the country's two-month lockdown with regular testing in the biggest cities – Beijing and Shanghai.

June 9, 2022

New vaccine may be option for troops with religious concerns

The new Novavax COVID-19 vaccine is being eyed as an acceptable option for some military service members seeking religious exemptions for the vaccine requirement.

June 8, 2022

Texas reports first case of monkeypox as nationwide tally grows to 35

Health officials in Texas' Dallas County reported the state's first monkeypox virus case this week as the national tally of confirmed cases jumped up to 35.