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New COVID strain in LA eyed as cases surge

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New COVID strain in LA eyed as cases surge

Days after Los Angeles County surpassed 1 million coronavirus cases, researchers say a new local strain is likely behind the seemingly never-ending surge.

US coronavirus deaths top 400,000 as variants threaten to take hold

Coronavirus9 mins ago

US coronavirus deaths top 400,000 as variants threaten to take hold

The country’s dizzying pace of new, grim milestones isn’t letting up: the U.S. exceeded 400,000 deaths due to the novel coronavirus on Tuesday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.

Pregnant women should receive COVID-19 vaccine, Israel Ministry of Health says

Coronavirus45 mins ago

Pregnant women should receive COVID-19 vaccine, Israel Ministry of Health says

Israel will begin vaccinating pregnant women against COVID-19 after several medical groups within the country’s health ministry stressed the risks the virus poses to pregnancy.

Global coronavirus deaths to top 100,000 a week ‘very soon’: WHO

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Global coronavirus deaths to top 100,000 a week ‘very soon’: WHO

In a grim update, an official with the World Health Organization warned that global deaths related to the novel coronavirus are expected to surpass 100,000 a week “very soon.”

Vending machines selling COVID tests for nearly $150 each launching in US cities

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Vending machines selling COVID tests for nearly $150 each launching in US cities

Americans will soon be able to get a COVID test at vending machines placed in major U.S. cities

Pfizer can’t sell COVID-19 vaccines directly to New York; HHS approval needed, company says

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Pfizer can’t sell COVID-19 vaccines directly to New York; HHS approval needed, company says

Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer cannot sell its COVID-19 vaccine directly to New York as the state’s governor, Andrew Cuomo, had asked the company’s CEO to do.

New clinics aid coronavirus 'long-haulers': 'We know this is real'

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New clinics aid coronavirus 'long-haulers': 'We know this is real'

Like so much else in the pandemic, the scientific picture of so-called long-haulers is still developing.

To speed COVID-19 vaccinations, South Carolina mulls limiting elective surgeries again

South Carolina4 hours ago

To speed COVID-19 vaccinations, South Carolina mulls limiting elective surgeries again

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster warned he could shut down elective surgeries in a bid to free up hospital staff and administer more COVID-19 vaccines, according to a report.

New COVID strain in LA eyed as cases surge

Los Angeles4 hours ago

New COVID strain in LA eyed as cases surge

Days after Los Angeles County surpassed 1 million coronavirus cases, researchers say a new local strain is likely behind the seemingly never-ending surge.

Coronavirus in the US: State-by-state breakdown

Coronavirus9 hours ago

Coronavirus in the US: State-by-state breakdown

In the U.S., all 50 states plus the District of Columbia have reported confirmed cases of COVID-19, tallying more than 24,078,773 illnesses and at least 399,003 deaths.

Los Angeles lifts air-quality limits for cremations amid a backlog of bodies caused by COVID-19

Los Angeles13 hours ago

Los Angeles lifts air-quality limits for cremations amid a backlog of bodies caused by COVID-19

A California air quality agency has temporarily suspended limits on how many bodies can be cremated amid a lack of storage space for those who died from the novel coronavirus.

UK coronavirus variant seen in Louisiana for first time: officials

Coronavirus22 hours ago

UK coronavirus variant seen in Louisiana for first time: officials

Yet another state has identified its first case of the more contagious coronavirus variant known as B.1.1.7 that was first discovered in the United Kingdom late last year.

Where is the UK coronavirus variant in the US? States that have identified the mutation — so far

Coronavirus23 hours ago

Where is the UK coronavirus variant in the US? States that have identified the mutation — so far

More than a dozen states have already identified the variant

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Texas detective presents boy with new bicycle after his was destroyed by 'offender'

America Together1 day ago

Texas detective presents boy with new bicycle after his was destroyed by 'offender'

What will Biden’s inauguration theme be amid division in country?

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What will Biden’s inauguration theme be amid division in country?

Singing Wendy’s drive-thru employee serves up smiles to customers

Fast Food3 days ago

Singing Wendy’s drive-thru employee serves up smiles to customers

Pennsylvania restaurant owner 'totally shocked' by Barstool Fund help

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Pennsylvania restaurant owner 'totally shocked' by Barstool Fund help