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US colleges reinstate mask requirements, but expert says 'the time for mask mandates is gone'

April 18, 2022

US colleges reinstate mask requirements, but expert says 'the time for mask mandates is gone'

Several universities across the nation are reinstating mask mandates amid a "significant increase" in COVID-19 cases on campus, and one expert thinks the mandates are unnecessary.

Red Sox to miss multiple unvaccinated players at Toronto, manager Alex Cora says

April 18, 2022

Red Sox to miss multiple unvaccinated players at Toronto, manager Alex Cora says

Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Boston expects to be without multiple unvaccinated players for an upcoming series at Toronto.

Here's how we prevent the next, inevitable pandemic

April 18, 2022

Here's how we prevent the next, inevitable pandemic

The White House is hosting a summit this week to support timely, effective decision-making to improve outbreak response for the next inevitable pandemic.

Suit seeks to overturn renewed Philadelphia mask mandate

April 17, 2022

Suit seeks to overturn renewed Philadelphia mask mandate

Several businesses have filed challenges to Philadelphia's renewed indoor mask mandate

Inside a Shanghai mass quarantine center: No showers, lights on 24/7

April 17, 2022

Inside a Shanghai mass quarantine center: No showers, lights on 24/7

After testing positive for Covid-19, Jane Polubotko was forced to live in a Shanghai exhibition center with thousands of strangers and under 24/7 lighting

Homeschooling surge continues despite schools reopening

April 17, 2022

Homeschooling surge continues despite schools reopening

Despite school reopenings, homeschool numbers continue to be above pre-pandemic levels two years after initial school lockdowns.

NYU Shanghai staff ‘trapped’ amid harsh COVID lockdown

April 16, 2022

NYU Shanghai staff ‘trapped’ amid harsh COVID lockdown

Dozens of staff and vendors at NYU’s Shanghai campus have been “trapped” on campus for weeks, an administrator said.

Nets' Kyrie Irving stands firm on decision to remain unvaccinated: 'That should be a human right'

April 16, 2022

Nets' Kyrie Irving stands firm on decision to remain unvaccinated: 'That should be a human right'

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving is standing his ground over his decision to remain unvaccinated against COVID-19.

Promising cancer vaccine in the works utilizing similar mRNA technology that combats COVID: Duke researchers

April 16, 2022

Promising cancer vaccine in the works utilizing similar mRNA technology that combats COVID: Duke researchers

COVID-19 vaccine technology doesn’t just fight viruses – it can combat cancer.

Americans weigh in: 'How did your state handle COVID?'

April 16, 2022

Americans weigh in: 'How did your state handle COVID?'

Residents from four states share their opinions on which parts of the country handled COVID-19 the best.