Health

Two New Studies Show That the U.K. COVID-19 Virus Variant Is Not Linked to Severe Disease-But Questions Remain

5 hours ago | Time | 2 articles

In two studies published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases and in The Lancet Public Health , respectively, scientists provide comforting news about a new strain of the COVID-19...
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Want to know about the future of the pandemic? Join us at Brainstorm Health 2021

5 hours ago | Fortune

Fortune's virtual Brainstorm Health 2021 will feature CEOs and executives on the frontlines of fighting the COVID pandemic.
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UofL Health marks 'Black Maternal Health Week' with series of events

5 hours ago | WLKY

This week is Black Maternal Health Week, and UofL Health is taking the opportunity to educate women and families about disparities in health care.
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New York allows commencement ceremonies, prom with restrictions

5 hours ago | Times Union

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Monday announced that the state would allow commencement events and prom for the Class of 2021. While virtual and drive-thru ceremonies are encouraged...
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Cincinnati delivers 40,000th shot: Health officials stress reasons to celebrate and worry

5 hours ago | WLWT

There are reasons to worry and to celebrate at the same time. That's the rather curious state of Ohio's pandemic situation at the moment.
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Buttigieg: 'Any state stands to benefit in a big way' from infrastructure bill

5 hours ago | Times Union | 3 articles

The White House graded New York's infrastructure as a C-minus on a report card it issued to help make the case for President Joe Biden's proposed $2 trillion infrastructure...
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55,366 more coronavirus vaccine shots given in Massachusetts; 1,376 new virus cases

6 hours ago | Boston Herald | 2 articles

More than 55,000 coronavirus vaccine doses were given during the most recent day of data, according to Massachusetts health officials who also reported 19 new virus deaths and...
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Cook County Health releasing 35,000 vaccine appointments Tuesday

6 hours ago | WGN TV

COOK COUNTY, Ill. - Cook County Health will release approximately 35,000 single and first-dose vaccine appointments, their largest to date, Tuesday afternoon. The appointments...
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Poll Finds Republicans Particularly Opposed To 'Vaccine Passport' Messaging

6 hours ago | NPR

Messaging is important in public health. People who voted for Trump were especially hesitant about a "vaccine passport." But call it a "verification," and more people support it.
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Veterans face uphill battle to receive treatment for 'burn pit' exposure

6 hours ago | NBC News

A growing number of U.S. veterans say they have developed serious health ailments after facing prolonged exposure to flaming trash piles at overseas bases.
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Hagel's OT goal lifts Blackhawks over Blue Jackets 4-3

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Brandon Hagel scored 1:25 into overtime, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat Columbus 4-3 on Monday night for their fifth consecutive win over the Blue Jackets. Read more ...

Attorney for Ariel Young's family speaks out after Britt Reid charged

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Protesters and cops clash in Minnesota after Daunte Wright killing

Tensions ran high Monday night as hundreds of people gathered outside the Brooklyn Center, Minnesota police precinct - flouting a 7 p.m. curfew to protest the cop-killing of... Read more ...

Death of Daunte Wright ruled homicide

Police are calling it a tragic mistake, as they say the officer who fatally shot the 20-year-old Black man meant to use her Taser. Read more ...

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Officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright identified as Kimberly Potter

The Minnesota police officer who fatally shot a black man during a Sunday traffic stop has reportedly been identified as 25-year veteran Kimberly Potter. The 48-year-old... Read more ...

JJ Redick makes Dallas debut against former team in 76ers

DALLAS - JJ Redick made his Dallas debut Monday night after being sidelined by a sore right heel since being acquired from New Orleans at the trade deadline. Read more ...

Tom Brady, current Patriots react to Julian Edelman's retirement

Julian Edelman's retirement sent current and former Patriots racing to social media Monday to express congratulations and appreciation for their time together in New... Read more ...

Will Smith pulls 'Emancipation' out of Georgia after new voting law passes

Emancipation will no longer be filmed in Georgia. What you need to know Will Smith and Antoine Fuqua have pulled production of Emancipation from the state of Georgia. The move... Read more ...

Democrats dare GOP to filibuster Asian American hate crimes bill

Despite the political wrangling over the future of the filibuster, Senate Republicans have yet to officially use one to block a bill. This week may change that. GOP senators... Read more ...