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US flu season: Australia cases raise concerns, experts say

August 12, 2022

US flu season: Australia cases raise concerns, experts say

With the U.S. influenza season on the horizon, experts are monitoring the situation in Australia. The country's health agency says kids have been hit the hardest.

Polio found in NYC wastewater, officials say

August 12, 2022

Polio found in NYC wastewater, officials say

New York state and New York City health officials said Friday that poliovirus had been found in Big Apple wastewater samples. The findings suggest local circulation.

CDC eases COVID guidance in shift of approach

August 11, 2022

CDC eases COVID guidance in shift of approach

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday loosened many of its recommendations for battling COVID-19, reflecting a shift in guidelines.

Randi Weingarten: Kids have ‘greater needs’ due to ‘pandemic stress and strain’ and ‘two years of disruption

August 11, 2022

Randi Weingarten: Kids have ‘greater needs’ due to ‘pandemic stress and strain’ and ‘two years of disruption

Randi Weingarten’s comments came after data showing school closures in the U.S. having a devastating impact on children’s mental health, development and future earnings potential.

CDC no longer recommends students quarantine for COVID-19 exposure

August 11, 2022

CDC no longer recommends students quarantine for COVID-19 exposure

The CDC has stated that it will no longer recommend schools or day cares quarantine students or run tests for students to stay at the school if they are exposed to COVID-19.

Fauci blasted for joke that he created COVID-19 in his kitchen: 'Tone deaf'

August 11, 2022

Fauci blasted for joke that he created COVID-19 in his kitchen: 'Tone deaf'

Dr. Anthony Fauci was widely panned by conservatives on social media after joking while receiving an award in Seattle that he created COVID-19 in his kitchen.

Smaller Chinese cities begin implementing COVID measures as cases continue to rise

August 11, 2022

Smaller Chinese cities begin implementing COVID measures as cases continue to rise

Several smaller cities across China have begun implementing preventative COVID measures as cases continue to rise across the country, sparking fear of larger lockdowns.

Kim Jong Un declares 'victory' over coronavirus as sister says he was 'seriously ill' with 'high fever'

August 11, 2022

Kim Jong Un declares 'victory' over coronavirus as sister says he was 'seriously ill' with 'high fever'

Kim Jong Un came down with a serious illness that was likely COVID-19, according to the dictator's sister. North Korea recently declared "victory" over the virus.

Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountain's National Park to once again require indoor masking

August 11, 2022

Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountain's National Park to once again require indoor masking

Smokey Mountain National Park in Tennessee will require visitors to wear masks while inside park buildings. The mandate will apply to all visitors, regardless of vaccination status

North Korea claims disputed victory over virus, blames Seoul

August 11, 2022

North Korea claims disputed victory over virus, blames Seoul

Kim Jong Un declared victory over COVID-19 while his sister continued to blame South Korea for spikes in COVID cases.