Preventing COVID deaths: ‘How we feel about each other matters’
In a comparison that controlled for demographic differences between states, Arizona’s COVID-19 mortality rate was almost four times higher than Hawaii’s rate. Read more
In a comparison that controlled for demographic differences between states, Arizona’s COVID-19 mortality rate was almost four times higher than Hawaii’s rate. Read more
Walgreens said today the number of vaccines it administered in the quarter tumbled 80% to 2.4 million compared to last year’s quarter. Read more
The ruling from the full appeals court reversed an earlier ruling by a three-judge 5th Circuit panel that had upheld the vaccination requirement. Read more
GameStop ended Wednesday up 35% but most of the other meme stocks could not hold on to their early gains and finished the day in the red. Read more
The fungus commonly strikes older patients, particularly those who have many visits or prolonged visits to health care facilities, where it can be hard to clean or eradicate. Read more
COVID-19 can be particularly dangerous to pregnant women, and experts believe it was the main reason for the 2021 spike. Read more
Despite the fears of law enforcement and child welfare officials, an increase in child abuse during the pandemic did not appear to take place. Read more
A total of 60 people have now been charged in the conspiracy, in which authorities say a group of people took advantage of rules that were relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic and falsely claimed they were providing food to children. Read more
In a story last month that began “COVID has come to E Street,” the Asbury Park Press reported E Street Band members Little Steven Van Zandt and Soozie Tyrell missed a Feb. 10 show in Dallas. Read more
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During the lockdowns of spring 2020, men took on much more of the work of raising children and running households than they had before. Read more
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo last year released guidance recommending against COVID-19 vaccinations for healthy children. Read more
U.S. officials said student-reported assaults at the Army, Navy and Air Force academies jumped 18% overall compared with the previous year. Read more
The 419-0 vote was the final approval of the bill, sending it to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law. Read more
Women are disproportionately affected by lingering effects from a COVID-19 infection. Read more
The plaintiffs said Tyson’s negligence and disregard for its workers led to emotional distress, illness and death. Read more
Danielle Miller, 32, of Miami, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, according to a statement from the U.S. attorney’s office in Boston. Read more
Former Controller Pearline Kirk was tried on one count of obtaining a signature by deception, and two counts each of paying or receiving Navajo Nation funds for services not rendered and falsification. Read more
Paul Vallas, a moderate Democrat endorsed by the police union, is promising what many voters want to hear, including plans to hire hundreds more police. Read more
It happened again this week after the Energy Department confirmed that a classified report determined, with low confidence, that the virus escaped from a lab. Read more
A look at why so many people may no longer qualify for the Medicaid program over the next year and what you need to know if you’re one of those people who relies on the program. Read more
The Lucira COVID-19 & Flu Home test can be purchased without a prescription and delivers results in about 30 minutes. Read more