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Monkeypox in the US: CDC reports 4 more cases

June 4, 2022

Monkeypox in the US: CDC reports 4 more cases

Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows there are four new cases of the monkeypox virus across the country, bringing the total to 25.

Four Twins players to miss series against Blue Jays over Canada's vaccine mandate

June 3, 2022

Four Twins players to miss series against Blue Jays over Canada's vaccine mandate

Max Kepler, Emilio Pagán and two other players on the Minnesota Twins will not be traveling to Canada to play the Toronto Blue Jays because of the country's vaccine mandate.

Scholarship honors Illinois teen who died by suicide during COVID lockdowns, aims to promote mental health

June 3, 2022

Scholarship honors Illinois teen who died by suicide during COVID lockdowns, aims to promote mental health

The scholarship honoring 18-year-old Dylan Buckner, who took his own life during COVID lockdowns, will be awarded to a student who is a "champion for mental health."

Melatonin poisoning in kids sharply increased during coronavirus pandemic, study says

June 3, 2022

Melatonin poisoning in kids sharply increased during coronavirus pandemic, study says

A study by the CDC released this week discovered a rise in poisonings among children involving Melatonin, especially during the coronavirus pandemic.

West Virginia begins to scale back on testing sites as availability of at home testing grows

June 3, 2022

West Virginia begins to scale back on testing sites as availability of at home testing grows

West Virginia is scaling back on coronavirus testing as Gov. Jim Justice believes there is adequate at home tests available. Testing will still be available at local pharmacies.

NYC Legionnaires' disease outbreak: Second death reported

June 3, 2022

NYC Legionnaires' disease outbreak: Second death reported

Health officials in New York City report that two people have died and at least 24 were infected with Legionnaires' disease. The outbreak was located in the Bronx.

US cases of monkeypox rise to 21: CDC

June 3, 2022

US cases of monkeypox rise to 21: CDC

According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) the number of reported probable monkeypox virus cases in the U.S. has risen to 21.

California county reinstates indoor mask mandate

June 3, 2022

California county reinstates indoor mask mandate

The Bay Area's Alameda County health officials reinstated a mask mandate for most public indoor settings, citing rising COVID cases and hospitalizations.

NASCAR driver Chris Buescher catches COVID after huge Coca-Cola 600 crash

June 3, 2022

NASCAR driver Chris Buescher catches COVID after huge Coca-Cola 600 crash

RFK Racing driver Chris Buescher has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the NASCAR Cup Series race at World Wide Technology Raceway.

Biden admin says COVID vaccine may be available to children under 5 by late June

June 2, 2022

Biden admin says COVID vaccine may be available to children under 5 by late June

The Biden administration said Thursday that a COVID-19 vaccine may be available to children younger than 5 years old as soon as June 21.