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Capacity Limits in California Churches No Longer Mandatory

California has removed the capacity limits on the state's churches and other places of worship on Monday.
Some U.S. Colleges Reluctant To Require Students of COVID Vaccine

Some U.S. Colleges Reluctant to Require Students of COVID Vaccines

U.S. colleges are partial in their decision whether to require their students of getting COVID vaccines in efforts to return to normalcy.
Florida Woman Who Coughed On a Cancer Patient Gets 30-Day Jail Time

Florida Woman Who Coughed On a Cancer Patient Gets 30-Day Jail Time

Debra Jo Hunter, a Florida woman, was sentenced to 30 days in prison after she deliberately coughed on a cancer patient's face amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
South African Variant Could Evade Pfizer Vaccine Protection

South African Variant Could Evade Pfizer Vaccine Protection

Researchers at Tel Aviv University and Clalit discovered the prevalence of the South African variant among patients who received two doses of the Pfizer vaccine.
NYC Smile Design Shares What You Need to Know About Dental Implants

NYC Smile Design Shares What You Need to Know About Dental Implants

Globally, dental care treatment has become necessary as people are continuing to get affected by tooth decay and gum diseases despite the improvements and advancements in dental health and care.
Bill Hammond (L) and Kaiser Permanente Area Manager for the Napa-Solano Area Nor Jemjemian (R)

New COVID Vaccination Site in Vallejo, CA to Serve Black and Hispanic Communities

Studies have noted the discrepancy on COVID-19 vaccines against Black and Hispanic people - receiving less despite the disproportionate cases from these communities. Now, a popular live event producer intends to make a difference - starting with Vallejo, California.
CDC Director Identifies Racism as an Epidemic Affecting Public Health

CDC Director Identifies Racism as an Epidemic Affecting Public Health

Dr. Rochelle Walensky noted the disproportionate effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on communities of color when it comes to the number of cases, deaths, and other social consequences.
Silverado Fire In Orange Country, California Forces Evacuations

California Governor Newsom Discloses $536M Fire Prevention Plan, Prepares State For Catastrophic Year

California Governor Gavin Newsom struck a deal with lawmakers Thursday to free up $536 million, hoisting the wildfire prevention capabilities of the state.
New Shipment of CoronaVac Vaccine Arrives In Mexico

Mexican Foreign Minister Arranges U.S. Visit for Additional Vaccine Supply Security

In order to get through the next critical months, a top official revealed Wednesday that Mexican Foreign Minister will soon fly to the United States to request for additional vaccine supply from its neighbor due to shortage.
Puerto Rico Prepares For Leadership Change As Embattled Gov. Rossello Resigns

Puerto Rican Governor Opens Vaccination to 16 and Older, Extends Age Restriction

As the spike in COVID-19 cases in the United States territory continues, the governor of Puerto Rico declared Wednesday that public health officials will start vaccinating all individuals ages 16 and up starting on Monday.
Agriculture Workers In California Receive COVID-19 Vaccination

Vaccines Work Against COVID-19 California Variant, Duke Researchers Says

As the affected areas of the California strain of coronavirus continue to expand, researchers assured the people of the Golden State that several vaccines act as effective protection against the new variant based on their new research.
104-Year-Old Colombian Woman Contracts and Beats COVID Twice

104-Year-Old Colombian Woman Contracts, Beats COVID-19 Twice

A 104-year-old Colombian woman received a standing ovation from hospital staff after defeating COVID-19 for a second time.
Bolsonaro Rejects National Lockdown Calls in Brazil Amid Case Rise

Bolsonaro Rejects National Lockdown Calls in Brazil Amid Case Rise

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro is snubbing new calls of COVID restrictions amid the rising cases in the country, saying that there would be "no national lockdown."
Raw Sewage From Mexico Continues To Pollute Southern California Beaches

Raw Sewage From Mexico Continues To Pollute Southern California Beaches

Raw sewage from Mexico has been an issue not only for the city of Tijuana, as it also continues to contaminate Southern California beaches.
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Governor Abbott Prioritizes Personal Freedom Over Vaccination Proof, Bans Vaccine Passports

Prioritizing personal freedom and the private choices of his people, Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered on Tuesday to ban the state government and private entities from imposing COVID-19 vaccine passports in accessing services.
New COVID Surge More Troublesome for Younger People. Here's Why

Infections in Younger People Are Rising in New COVID Surge

COVID-19 cases are rising once again across the United States including hospitalizations, particularly in younger people. Health experts call this the fourth COVID surge.
Community Health Care Center Offers Free Covid-19 Vaccines To Eligible South LA Residents

Working-Age Latinos Face COVID-19 Death 11 Times Higher Based on USC Study

Compared to the United States-born men and women who do not have Hispanic blood, Latinos of working ages 20 to 54 are 11 times more prone to die of COVID-19 based on a recent study.

Mexico President Contradicts His Decision to Get COVID Vaccine Following Advice From His Doctors

Mexico president decided not to take the COVID vaccine following the advice of his doctors, despite his announcement to take it in the previous week.
First Confirmed Indian COVID Variant Discovered in California

First Confirmed Indian COVID Variant Discovered in California

At least one case of the new Indian COVID variant was detected in Northern California, according to researchers at Stanford University.
$500,000 Face Mask Innovation Challenge Launched by the Biden Admin

$500,000 Face Mask Innovation Challenge Launched by the Biden Admin

The Biden administration has launched a $500,000 contest to find the next generation of a protective face mask.