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New Episodes of ‘This Is Us' Delayed Amid COVID-19 Surge in Los Angeles
“This Is Us” fans won’t be able to catch up with the Pearson family this week.
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Pharmacist Charged in Attempt to Ruin COVID-19 Vaccine
A Wisconsin pharmacist accused of trying to spoil dozens of vials of COVID-19 vaccine has been charged with attempted misdemeanor property damage.
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Could the COVID-19 Memorial on the National Mall Become Permanent?
As the nation mourns the loss of more than 400,000 Americans — as of Tuesday — to the coronavirus pandemic, people began calling for a temporary memorial in honor of the deceased to stay permanent.
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Virus Updates: New Clinics for COVID ‘Long-Haulers'; Mutations Rise Along With Cases
As the United States struggles with its coronavirus vaccine rollout, President-elect Joe Biden’s top health officials are confident there will be enough coronavirus vaccine doses to meet the incoming administration’s goal of inoculating 100 million people in 100 days. The country desperately needs the vaccines as the virus continues to spread across much of the country. On Monday, California became...
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15+ Family Members Sickened With COVID-19 After Birthday Party for Grandfather Who Later Died
A party to celebrate a San Diego grandfather’s 75th birthday turned into a nightmare when more than 15 relatives tested positive for COVID-19, including the grandfather who died from the disease.
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Biden on 400K COVID-19 Victims: ‘To Heal, We Must Remember'
At a national memorial for the more than 400,000 Americans who have died from COVID-19, President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris paid their respects to the victims. “To heal, we must remember,” Biden said. “It’s hard sometimes to remember, but that’s how we heal.”
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The UK COVID Variant Has Arrived in Massachusetts. Here's What to Know
Massachusetts health officials early this week announced its first confirmed case of the new, more contagious COVID variant amid concerns that mutations to the virus could worsen the pandemic. While the state had only confirmed one case of the new variant, initially detected in the United Kingdom, health experts say it has likely been circulating in the state for weeks….
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New COVID Strain Confirmed in Mass.
While Massachusetts health officials say only one case of the new COVID variant has been detected in the state so far, it has likely been circulating for weeks.
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3 More COVID-19 Cases Reported in Outbreak at Australian Open
Two players are among the three latest COVID-19 cases that have emerged from testing conducted on passengers who arrived on charter flights bringing people to Melbourne for the Australian Open
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Grim Milestone: 400K COVID Deaths in U.S.
According to NBC News, there have now been more than 400,000 coronavirus deaths in the United States since the start of the pandemic
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First Time Buyers for Disney World Annual Passes Out of Luck
Looking to buy an annual pass at Walt Disney World? You’re out of luck unless you’re a current passholder.
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Virus Updates: Biden CDC Pick Says US Can Meet Goal of 100M Vaccines in 100 Days
As the United States struggles with its coronavirus vaccine rollout, President-elect Joe Biden pledged Friday to maximize the available supply of vaccines and materials needed to administer them when he takes office on Wednesday. He also unveiled a $1.9 trillion “American Rescue Plan” to confront the virus and provide temporary support for a shaky economy. So far, more than 11…
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Masked Mandalorian Rides LA Streets, Spreading Happiness During Pandemic
Those who have spotted him can’t wait for him to zoom by again. This masked Mandalorian, like the Star Wars character, is on a mission of sorts, only this “man child,” as he calls himself, is armed with his sense of humor.
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Gillette Stadium Vaccinating at Full Capacity Monday
The site plans to begin with 300 vaccinations a day and build up to 5,000 vaccinations a day as more people become eligible.
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Why Are New Coronavirus Variants Emerging in the US?
Nearly one year into the pandemic, COVID-19 is spreading at record high rates in the United States, and with it, new variants of the virus are emerging. Last week, researchers in Ohio said they identified two unique variants in Columbus, NBC News reports.
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72 Tennis Players in Lockdown After Virus Cases on Flights
A further 25 players have been forced into hard quarantine in Australia ahead of the season’s first tennis major after a fifth positive coronavirus test emerged from the charter flights, taking the total number of competitors in lockdown to 72
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UK Aims to Give 1st COVID-19 Shot to All Adults by September
The U.K. government says it plans to offer a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine to every adult by September as the nation’s health service battles the worst crisis in its 72-year-history.
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Federal Report Says COVID Pandemic Hit Seafood Industry Hard
The coronavirus pandemic has taken away about a third of the commercial fishing industry’s revenue, according to a federal report released on Friday. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said revenues from catch brought to the docks by commercial fishermen fell 29% over the course of the first seven months of the year. Revenues declined every month from March to…
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Virus Updates: Biden's Vaccine Plan; US Deaths Reach 390K
President-elect Joe Biden outlined his administration’s vaccination plan on Friday as the U.S. has seen more than 23 million confirmed coronavirus cases and over 392,000 deaths, according to NBC News. So far, more than 11 million Americans, or 3% of the total U.S. population, have received their first shot. But rapid expansion of COVID-19 vaccinations to senior citizens across the…
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More NBA Games Off, as League Continues Struggles With Virus
Another three NBA games were postponed Friday, including one in Minnesota only a couple hours before game time, as the league’s struggle with increasing coronavirus numbers continued