Articles filed under Health Crises
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Racial split on COVID-19 endures as restrictions ease in U.S.Apr 29, 2022 1:00 am - Black and Hispanic Americans remain far more cautious in their approach to COVID-19 than white Americans, recent polls show, reflecting diverging preferences on how to d...
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Alzheimer's educational conference online on WednesdayApr 29, 2022 1:00 am - The Alzheimer's Foundation of America is hosting free virtual conferences as part of its 2022 national Educating America Tour. An educational conference dedicated to Ill...
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Moderna seeks to be 1st with COVID shots for littlest kidsApr 28, 2022 7:00 am - Moderna is seeking to be the first to offer COVID-19 vaccine for the youngest American children, as it asked the Food and Drug Administration Thursday to clear low-dose ...
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FDA issues plan to ban menthol in cigarettes, cigarsApr 28, 2022 7:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. government on Thursday released its long-awaited plan to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, citing the toll on Black smokers and youn...
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COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5 is 'a big deal,' doctors sayApr 28, 2022 1:00 am - Local doctors are hopeful demand for COVID-19 vaccinations will spike once again after Moderna officials announced Thursday they are seeking emergency authorization from...
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Moderna seeks to be 1st with COVID shots for littlest kidsApr 28, 2022 1:00 am - Moderna is seeking to be the first to offer COVID-19 vaccine for the youngest American children, as it asked the Food and Drug Administration Thursday to clear low-dose ...
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Fauci: US in 'a different moment' but pandemic not overApr 27, 2022 7:00 am - Dr. Anthony Fauci said Wednesday the coronavirus is under better control in the United States. but the pandemic isn't over - and the challenge is how to keep improving t...
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Waukegan courthouse to resume pre-pandemic operations, end regular virtual hearingsApr 27, 2022 1:00 am - After 25 months, the era of regular virtual hearings at the Lake County courthouse is set to end May 9, court officials said Wednesday. In a new order, Chief Judge Mark ...
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CDC estimates 3 in 4 kids have had coronavirus infectionsApr 26, 2022 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Three out of every four U.S. children have been infected with the coronavirus and more than half of all Americans had signs of previous infections, Cente...
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EXPLAINER: COVID-19 pills must be taken within 5 daysApr 26, 2022 7:00 am - Newly infected COVID-19 patients have two treatment options that can be taken at home. But that convenience comes with a catch: The pills have to be taken as soon as pos...