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Los Angeles County Facing Increase in COVID-19 Cases, With Low Hospitalizations

Los Angeles County has recently reported an uptick in its COVID-19 cases, with new infections totaling 241, according to new figures.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Bans Late-Term Abortion in the State

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Bans Late-Term Abortion in the State

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a measure banning late-term abortions into law on Thursday. The law prohibits abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Texas Judge Drops Murder Charge Against Woman in 'Self-Induced' Abortion Case; District Attorney Cites Insufficient Evidence

Texas Judge Drops Murder Charge Against Woman in 'Self-Induced' Abortion Case; District Attorney Cites Insufficient Evidence

A Texas judge has ruled to drop a murder charge against a woman who was arrested in connection with a "self-induced abortion."
COVID-19 Lockdowns the Worst in California, New York, New Jersey: Study

COVID-19 Lockdowns, Worst in California, New York, New Jersey: Study

A new study has found that COVID-19 lockdowns in California, New York, and New Jersey have failed in their handling with its strict lockdowns and policies.
Unsafe Levels of Uranium Found in U.S. Drinking Water With Those in Midwest, South Most at-Risk

Unsafe Levels of Uranium Found in U.S. Drinking Water With Those in Midwest, South Most at-Risk

Data from the EPA shows that drinking water in some parts of the U.S., particularly in the south and Midwest, had elevated levels of uranium.
COVID-19 Vaccine: FDA Sets Deadline to Redesign COVID Shots for Use This Fall

COVID-19 Vaccine: FDA Sets Deadline to Redesign COVID Shots for Use This Fall

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the U.S. has until June to decide whether the public needs new COVID-19 shots to target different virus variants.
Hair Transplant Turkey Before and After: What you need to know

Hair Transplant Turkey Before and After: What you need to know

Hair transplant Turkey before and after images show just how effective hair transplant treatment is at helping people restore their hair growth.
Woman Determined to Raise Latino Vaccination Rate in Colorado Partners With Local Health Agencies

Woman Determined to Raise Latino Vaccination Rate in Colorado Partners With Local Health Agencies

Colorado is struggling to vaccinate more of its Hispanic population, and a woman, who is a Latino community leader, is trying to change that.
CDC Clears Second Booster Shot of Pfizer, Moderna for People 50 and Older

CDC Clears Second Booster Shot of Pfizer, Moderna for People 50 and Older

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, has approved the use of Pfizer and Moderna second booster shot for people 50 and older.
Long COVID-19 Symptoms Depend on COVID-19 Variant Contracted by an Infected Person - Study

Long COVID-19 Symptoms Depend on COVID-19 Variant Contracted by an Infected Person - Study

Long coronavirus symptoms may be experienced depending on the COVID-19 variant that a person has contracted, according to a study that is set for presentation at the European Congress of Microbiology & Infectious Disease.
Omicron Variant BA.2 Is Now the Dominant COVID-19 Variant Across the World, Causing Uptick in COVID-19 Cases

Omicron Variant BA.2 Is Now the Dominant COVID-19 Variant Across the World, Causing Uptick in COVID-19 Cases

Omicron variant BA.2 is now considered to be the most dominant COVID-19 variant, not just in the U.S., but also around the world, according to the World Health Organization.
Dr. Anthony Fauci Denies Retirement Rumors, Says Will Wait for U.S. To Be 'Really Out' of COVID Pandemic Before Leaving Post

Dr. Anthony Fauci Denies Retirement Rumors, Says Will Wait for U.S. To Be 'Really Out' of COVID Pandemic Before Leaving Post

Dr. Anthony Fauci has denied the retirement rumors surrounding him, saying he wanted to see the U.S. out of the COVID pandemic first before leaving his post.
U.S. Senate Passes Resolution To Overturn Mask Mandate for Public Transportation

U.S. Senate Passes Resolution To Overturn Mask Mandate for Public Transportation

The Senate passed a resolution that would overturn the extended federal mask mandate for public transportation such as planes, trains, and subways, among others.
San Diego School Board Under Fire for Reinstating Mask Mandate | Angry Parents Gunning for Board Positions

California Mask Mandate Officially Ends, But Several Students Are Still Wearing Masks: Reactions and More

The California mask mandate removal has not been imposed in some parts of the state, with Willow Glen Middle School still imposing a mask requirement in its premise.
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla Says Fourth Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine ‘Necessary’; Plans to Send Fourth Dose Data to FDA

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla Says Fourth Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine 'Necessary'; Plans to Send Data to FDA

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla noted during a CBS' "Face the Nation" interview on Sunday that it will be necessary to receive the fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Suicide Rate Among Latino Men Is Rising Despite Drops in National Average, Here's Why

Suicide Rate Among Latino Men Is Rising Despite Drops in National Average, Here's Why

A recent CDC study showed that overall suicide rates in the United States declined in 2019 and 2020, but suicides among Latino men have increased.
United Airlines to Welcome Back Unvaccinated Employees to Their Jobs Starting March 28

United Airlines to Welcome Back Unvaccinated Employees to Their Jobs Starting March 28

United Airlines has announced a new change within their company, with a memo allowing unvaccinated workers to return to their jobs starting March 28.
Nicaragua Travel Guide: Tourist Attractions and Safety Tips to Know Before Your Trip

Nicaragua Travel Guide: Tourist Attractions and Safety Tips to Know Before Your Trip

If you decide to travel to Nicaragua, here are some travel safety tips for avoiding trouble on your trip.
Free COVID-19 Test Kits Can Be Ordered Online for the Second Time Around: Here's How to Get Yours

Free COVID-19 Test Kits Can Be Ordered Online for the Second Time Around: Here's How to Get Yours

Free COVID-19 tests are once again available for online order and can be shipped straight to the residence of those people who availed of the tests.
CDC New COVID-19 Guidance Drops Mask Recommendation for More Than 90 Percent of American Population

CDC New COVID-19 Guidance Drops Mask Recommendation for More Than 90 Percent of American Population

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new COVID-19 guidance that could help the public in determining whether to ditch their masks