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As Ukrainians contend with Russia’s unprovoked invasion, Covid-19 is complicating the picture
World
March 13, 2022
As Ukrainians contend with Russia’s unprovoked invasion, Covid-19 is complicating the picture
(CNN) – Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is causing a devastating humanitarian crisis in the country, with at least two million…
CDC adds former Covid success stories to its highest-risk category for travel
Travel
March 8, 2022
CDC adds former Covid success stories to its highest-risk category for travel
(CNN) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moved three high-profile destinations to its highest-risk Level 4 category…
Study links even mild Covid-19 to changes in the brain
World
March 8, 2022
Study links even mild Covid-19 to changes in the brain
(CNN) – People who have even a mild case of Covid-19 may have accelerated aging of the brain and other…
Face masks expired? How to tell, plus why you should hold onto them despite easing restrictions
World
March 7, 2022
Face masks expired? How to tell, plus why you should hold onto them despite easing restrictions
(CNN) -Mask mandates may be lifting in many parts of the United States, but don’t ditch your face coverings just…
China sets lowest economic growth target in decades as challenges mount
World
March 5, 2022
China sets lowest economic growth target in decades as challenges mount
Hong Kong (CNN Business) – China has set its lowest official target for economic growth in three decades. Speaking during…
Vaccine protection against Covid-19 fell substantially for children during Omicron surge
World
March 2, 2022
Vaccine protection against Covid-19 fell substantially for children during Omicron surge
(CNN) – Many vaccinated kids experienced breakthrough infections during the Omicron surge, though protection against hospitalization remained stronger, a large…
Demand for Covid-19 testing is falling, but experts caution it’s as important as ever
World
March 1, 2022
Demand for Covid-19 testing is falling, but experts caution it’s as important as ever
(CNN) – As the United States emerges from the Omicron wave, Covid-19 testing has slowed to a fraction of what…
Studies offer further evidence that the coronavirus pandemic began in animals in Wuhan market
World
February 27, 2022
Studies offer further evidence that the coronavirus pandemic began in animals in Wuhan market
(CNN) – Two preprint studies posted Saturday offer further evidence that the coronavirus originated in animals and spread to humans…
The pandemic has taken a toll on children’s mental health. An expert weighs in
Life & Style
February 26, 2022
The pandemic has taken a toll on children’s mental health. An expert weighs in
(CNN) – The Covid-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact around the world, causing millions of deaths and leading to…
Uganda’s proposed new law will see anti-vaxxers face fines or six months in jail
World
February 23, 2022
Uganda’s proposed new law will see anti-vaxxers face fines or six months in jail
(CNN) – Uganda has proposed steep penalties for anti-vaxxers in a new bill being studied by parliament, as the country…