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COVID vaccine production from South Africa's Aspen Pharmacare to end due to low demand

August 10, 2022

COVID vaccine production from South Africa's Aspen Pharmacare to end due to low demand

South Africa's Aspen Pharmacare plans on stopping the manufacturing of COVID vaccines due to a lack of orders. This will only add to Africa's already low vaccination rate.

Fauci vents about Americans' opposition to forced masking: 'It's almost inexplicable'

August 10, 2022

Fauci vents about Americans' opposition to forced masking: 'It's almost inexplicable'

Dr. Anthony Fauci lamented that Americans often value their liberty over forced masking policies, saying the issue was "inexplicable" during a talk Tuesday.

Global COVID update: Are we out the woods yet?

August 10, 2022

Global COVID update: Are we out the woods yet?

The COVID-19 remains active around globe, but economic activity is beginning to stabilize. Here is a global update on the state of the COVID pandemic.

New virus detected in China infects 35 people: What to know

August 10, 2022

New virus detected in China infects 35 people: What to know

A new flu-like virus has been detected in China, and its name is Langya henipavirus (LayV). Here's what you need to know about the 35 confirmed infections.

Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams tests positive for COVID-19

August 10, 2022

Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams tests positive for COVID-19

Democratic Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams announced Wednesday that she has tested positive for COVID-19. She said she had tested negative on Tuesday.

Monkeypox vaccine authorization expanded by FDA to increase dose supply

August 10, 2022

Monkeypox vaccine authorization expanded by FDA to increase dose supply

The Food and Drug Administration updated its emergency authorization of the Jynneos monkeypox vaccine, a move it said would increase the number of available doses.

Parents will call the shots in November’s elections and reclaim our culture

August 10, 2022

Parents will call the shots in November’s elections and reclaim our culture

Michigan parents will be the deciding factor in the 2022 gubernatorial election and that jeopardizes Gov. Whitmer's chances due to her education failures.

White House says Biden’s coughing fits are ‘lingering effects’ of COVID-19

August 9, 2022

White House says Biden’s coughing fits are ‘lingering effects’ of COVID-19

The White House said President Joe Biden’s repeated coughing is a lingering effect of his previous COVID-19 diagnosis, and that he has tested negative since Saturday.

13-year-old child with rare brain-eating amoeba opens his eyes: 'We remain hopeful'

August 9, 2022

13-year-old child with rare brain-eating amoeba opens his eyes: 'We remain hopeful'

The family of Caleb Ziegelbauer, 13, announced he opened his eyes recently as he continues to fight a rare and deadly brain-eating amoeba.

Coronavirus lockdowns had 'significant' effect on childhood obesity, especially in poor communities: Study

August 9, 2022

Coronavirus lockdowns had 'significant' effect on childhood obesity, especially in poor communities: Study

A recent study concluded that coronavirus lockdowns played a significant role in the increase of obesity in children, especially those living in poverty.