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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

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. 

March 3, 2022

CDC no longer recommends universal contact tracing, case investigation

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced this week that it no longer recommends universal case investigation and contact tracing.

March 3, 2022

Georgia woman captures surprise visit by dairy cows on security video: Udderly ridiculous!

Alisa Cooper of Warner Robins, Georgia, was 'udderly surprised' by the herd of dairy cows that showed up on her front lawn one recent night — a sight she caught on video thanks to a home security system.

March 1, 2022

Possible deer-to human COVID-19 transmission reported by Canadian researchers

Researchers in Canada believe they have found the "first evidence" of a deer passing the SARS-CoV-2 virus to a human. 

March 1, 2022

Nearly half of Biden’s 500M free COVID-19 tests unclaimed

Nearly half of the 500 million free COVID-19 tests the Biden administration recently made available to the public still have not been claimed as virus cases plummet and people feel less urgency to test.

February 28, 2022

Colorado officials remove mountain lion from underneath family's back deck

A Boulder family called wildlife officials for help after their pet dog discovered the large cat under their deck.

February 26, 2022

Hong Kong’s COVID-19 success accelerates omicron surge

For two years, Hong Kong successfully insulated most of its residents from COVID-19 and often went months without a single locally spread case. Then the omicron variant showed up.

February 25, 2022

CDC loosens COVID-19 indoor mask guidance, including for schools

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) moved Friday to loosen federal mask-wearing guidance for counties deemed to be at "low" or "medium" risk – including in schools.

February 25, 2022

Lead poisoning in bald eagles renews calls for lead bullet alternatives

Across the U.S., bald and golden eagles are repeatedly exposed to lead, according to new research.