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First 'likely' case of monkeypox found in California

May 24, 2022

First 'likely' case of monkeypox found in California

Public health officials in Sacramento, California, are investigating a likely case of the monkeypox virus in a traveler from Europe, where the virus has been found.

US birth rates rise for the first time in seven years

May 24, 2022

US birth rates rise for the first time in seven years

The birth rate in the U.S. rose by 1% in 2021 compared to 2020, according to CDC data. The birth rate among older women increased, while teen births fell.

Rising COVID cases in Beijing lead officials to extend work-from-home order

May 24, 2022

Rising COVID cases in Beijing lead officials to extend work-from-home order

As COVID cases rise in Beijing, authorities have moved to extend work-from-home orders. Meanwhile, China's largest city, Shanghai, is easing restrictions and reopened subway lines over the weekend.

Gay, bisexual men at increased risk for monkeypox virus: CDC

May 24, 2022

Gay, bisexual men at increased risk for monkeypox virus: CDC

While the virus is not a sexually transmitted infection, it can be transmitted in both personal and sexual contact.

China wields COVID-19 to neuter UN human rights trip to Xinjiang

May 24, 2022

China wields COVID-19 to neuter UN human rights trip to Xinjiang

China has used COVID-19 restrictions to limit access of a U.N. human rights trip aimed at uncovering abuses of Uyghurs in Xinjiang.

Dr. Makary: CDC did not present 'scientific rationale' for COVID booster shots for kids

May 24, 2022

Dr. Makary: CDC did not present 'scientific rationale' for COVID booster shots for kids

Dr. Marty Makary assesses the Biden administration's process for recommending that children ages 5-11 get a COVID vaccine booster shot.

CNN's Jake Tapper infuriated colleagues after he taped broadcast with COVID-19: report

May 24, 2022

CNN's Jake Tapper infuriated colleagues after he taped broadcast with COVID-19: report

CNN's Jake Tapper taped his show earlier this month at the network's D.C. bureau just after he had tested positive for COVID-19, which incensed some staffers.

Viewing Monkeypox through the lens of COVID is not correct, there is no pandemic potential: Dr. Amish Adalja

May 23, 2022

Viewing Monkeypox through the lens of COVID is not correct, there is no pandemic potential: Dr. Amish Adalja

Dr. Amish Adalja talks about the recent Monkeypox outbreaks and any potential risk that they pose on Monday's "Special Report" with Bret Baier.

Philadelphia school district reinstates mask mandate for students and staff, citing increased COVID-19 cases

May 23, 2022

Philadelphia school district reinstates mask mandate for students and staff, citing increased COVID-19 cases

Philadelphia School District announced it will reinstate a mask mandate for all students and staff upon request from the city's Department of Public Health

Republicans call on Biden to push aggressive reforms to correct the World Health Organization's 'corruption'

May 23, 2022

Republicans call on Biden to push aggressive reforms to correct the World Health Organization's 'corruption'

In a letter sent to Biden Monday, the Republican lawmakers urge Biden to halt efforts to “empower” the World Health Organization due to rampant corruption.