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May 31, 2022

WHO: Monkeypox not expected to become pandemic, much remains unknown

While monkeypox is spreading across the world, the World Health Organization said it does not expect the outbreak to become a pandemic – though much is unknown.

May 31, 2022

5,000 flights cancelled over Memorial Day weekend: Industry expert blames worker and pilot shortages

Southwest Airlines Pilots Association president says post-pandemic staffing shortages caused widespread flight cancellations over busy holiday weekend.

May 30, 2022

Monkeypox presents moderate risk to global public health, WHO says

In a report issued Sunday, the WHO gave a breakdown of the monkeypox virus' side effects, transmissibility and its presence in countries worldwide.

May 30, 2022

Shanghai to lift lockdown restrictions on June 1

Shanghai, China's largest city, is set to end its two-month-long COVID-19 lockdown on June 1, allowing the city's 25 million residents to leave their homes.

May 29, 2022

Mexico confirms first case of monkeypox

Mexico reported its first confirmed case of monkeypox Saturday. The 50-year-old patient was being treated in isolation and was in stable condition in Mexico City.

May 29, 2022

North Korea moves to soften curbs amid doubts over COVID counts

North Korea's Kim Jong Un met with leaders Sunday to ease COVID-19 restrictions as case numbers fall despite more than 89,500 patients with reported fever symptoms.

May 29, 2022

Shanghai to lift 'unreasonable' curbs on firms, Beijing eases restrictions

Shanghai announced Sunday it would lift "unreasonable" curbs on businesses on June 1 as the city prepares to reopen after a two-month coronavirus lockdown.

May 28, 2022

California Gov. Gavin Newsom tests positive for COVID-19

Governor Gavin Newsom tested positive for COVID-19 Saturday evening.

May 28, 2022

Former NBA player John Salley defends Kyrie Irving over vaccination status

Former NBA player John Salley came to the defense of Kyrie Irving over his decision not to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, causing him to miss several games.

May 28, 2022

Physician explains why heterodox views on COVID led to his Republican conversion

Dr. Pierre Kory spoke about why he will vote Republican for the first time as he espoused differing views on coronavirus Friday on "The Ingraham Angle."