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February 22, 2022

Hong Kong orders mandatory COVID-19 tests for all residents

Hong Kong will test its entire population of 7.5 million people for COVID-19 in March, the city’s leader said Tuesday, as it grapples with its worst outbreak driven by the omicron variant.

February 21, 2022

Beekeepers turn to anti-theft technology as hive thefts rise

For a few frenzied weeks, beekeepers from around the United States truck billions of honeybees to California to rent them to almond growers who need the insects to pollinate the state's most valuable crop.

February 21, 2022

Massive black bear breaks into California home, continues to make appearances throughout town

The bear, nicknamed Hank the Tank due to his size, has been breaking into homes in South Lake Tahoe for over seven months.

February 19, 2022

A fourth COVID vaccine shot: Will it be necessary?

Will U.S. residents need a fourth shot of a COVID-19 vaccine? 

February 18, 2022

WHO doctors warn against complete reversals of COVID-19 restrictions

World Health Organization (WHO) doctors advised policymakers to loosen COVID-19 restrictions slowly, rather than removing everything at once. 

February 18, 2022

COVID-19 infection causes mental health issues, eating disorders: studies

Coronavirus is causing mental health issues in patients, according to new studies. 

February 17, 2022

Sydney shark attack victim identified as British expat engaged to marry girlfriend

A 35-year-old British man has been named in reports as the swimmer who was killed in a shark attack off an Australian beach this week.

February 17, 2022

Pennsylvania animal shelter identifies mystery animal as a coyote

Wildlife Works announced that the DNA results had come back on an animal it had been treating that some people had speculated was a sick dog.

February 17, 2022

Estimated 73% of US immune to omicron: Is it enough?

The omicron wave that assaulted the United States this winter also bolstered its defenses, leaving enough protection against the coronavirus that future spikes will likely require much less — if any — dramatic disruption to society.

February 17, 2022

WHO reports new COVID-19 cases drop by 19% globally

The number of new coronavirus cases globally fell by 19% in the last week while the number of deaths remained stable, according to the World Health Organization.