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Rashida Tlaib says she's only wearing a mask because of a 'Republican tracker' near her

October 6, 2021

Rashida Tlaib says she's only wearing a mask because of a 'Republican tracker' near her

The Michigan congresswoman was caught on camera letting her mask slip while speaking to a maskless attendee at an event in Detroit featuring HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge.

Los Angeles City Council green-lights vaccine passport, among strictest in US

October 6, 2021

Los Angeles City Council green-lights vaccine passport, among strictest in US

Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday approved one of the strictest COVID-19 vaccine mandates in the nation, requiring everyone age 12 and over to be fully vaccinated before entering bars, gyms, restaurants or other indoor facilities.

Merck’s COVID-19 pill could carry serious safety concerns, scientists warn

October 6, 2021

Merck’s COVID-19 pill could carry serious safety concerns, scientists warn

Merck’s new COVID-19 pill, known as molnupiravir, headed for FDA review for emergency authorization, could potentially carry serious safety issues stemming from the method used to kill the virus, scientists warned, according to a report.

Hundreds of Michigan health care workers quit after refusing COVID-19 vaccine

October 6, 2021

Hundreds of Michigan health care workers quit after refusing COVID-19 vaccine

One of Michigan's largest health care systems says approximately 400 of its workers have quit rather than get a required COVID-19 vaccine

WHO recommends first malaria vaccine for African children: ‘Glimmer of hope’

October 6, 2021

WHO recommends first malaria vaccine for African children: ‘Glimmer of hope’

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday recommended widespread use of the first malaria vaccine for African children, aimed to cut disease burden and save tens of thousands of lives.

AP: Flush with COVID-19 aid, schools steer funding to sports

October 6, 2021

AP: Flush with COVID-19 aid, schools steer funding to sports

One Wisconsin school district built a new football field. In Iowa, a high school weight room is getting a renovation. Another in Kentucky is replacing two outdoor tracks — all of this funded by the billions of dollars in federal pandemic relief Congress sent to schools this year.

Nets losing hope Kyrie Irving will get vaccinated, preparing for possible absence from home games: report

October 6, 2021

Nets losing hope Kyrie Irving will get vaccinated, preparing for possible absence from home games: report

The Brooklyn Nets are beginning to lose hope that star guard Kyrie Irving will be available for home games amid concern over his vaccine status, according to a report.

Washington woman dead after rare J&J COVID vaccine-induced blood clot

October 6, 2021

Washington woman dead after rare J&J COVID vaccine-induced blood clot

A Washington woman succumbed to a rare clotting syndrome after receiving the J&J COVID-19 vaccine, marking the first such death confirmed in the state, health officials announced.

Merriam-Webster's 'anti-vaxxer' definition update sparks allegations of attempt to 'redefine' meaning

October 6, 2021

Merriam-Webster's 'anti-vaxxer' definition update sparks allegations of attempt to 'redefine' meaning

Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary definition of “anti-vaxxer” is spreading on social media this month amid outrage over vaccine mandates. The definition of the term was first added to the online dictionary in 2018 and was updated in late September.

UCHealth denies kidney transplant to unvaccinated woman in stage 5 renal failure

October 6, 2021

UCHealth denies kidney transplant to unvaccinated woman in stage 5 renal failure

A Colorado woman with stage 5 renal failure is scrambling to find a new hospital to get a kidney transplant after she and her donor were denied the transplant at one hospital due to them being unvaccinated.