Infectious Disease - Page 445

March 7, 2022

DC truck convoy to return to Beltway, back up traffic but will not enter city

A U.S. trucker convoy was expected to bring traffic to Washington D.C. area on Monday as the group plans to drive a circuit around the Capital Beltway to protest Covid-19 mandates and other issues.

March 6, 2022

Ukraine war conditions become breeding ground for infectious disease outbreaks

As Ukrainians flee their country from Russia’s military onslaught, they face the prospect of the invisible enemy – bacteria and viruses.

March 6, 2022

Critics slam Eric Adams' for saying masking still required for 'all settings' with children under 5: 'Insane'

Political commentators criticized Eric Adams' decision to require masks for children under the age of 5 in New York City.

March 5, 2022

White House says COVID-19 money on 'empty' as it ties approval to Ukraine aid

The White House is warning that the U.S. will soon begin to run out of money for COVID-19 supplies unless Congress acts to approve more funding. 

March 4, 2022

Late-night hosts continue media rampage against Ron DeSantis for mask remarks

NBC's late night hosts Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers joined other liberal media figures in criticizing Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis following remarks he made to students about taking off their masks.

March 4, 2022

NYC lifting school mask rules, vaccine mandates for dining next week

New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Friday announced that the Big Apple is rolling back mask mandates at indoor businesses and schools.

March 4, 2022

More COVID-19 regulations fall as CDC data shows more than 90% of US can go without masks

As cases continue to fall around the U.S., more local and state governments have moved to roll back mask and vaccine regulations. 

March 4, 2022

World Obesity Day: What to know

Friday marks World Obesity Day. 

March 4, 2022

Amid Russia war on Ukraine, Bill Clinton relaunching Clinton Global Initiative

Former President Bill Clinton is restarting his family's dormant Clinton Global Initiative.

March 4, 2022

COVID-19 spread during Russia-Ukraine war worries WHO officials

The World Health Organization (WHO) warned this week that the conflict in Ukraine could lead to increased COVID-19 transmission.