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Florida governor DeSantis seeks permanent ban on Florida mandates for masks, vaccine requirements

Wed, 2023-01-18 09:26 — mike kraft
DeSantis to push for permanent ban on Florida mandates for masks, vaccines Gov. Ron DeSantis will ask the Legislature to make permanent the state's prohibitions on masks at schools and businesses' vaccine requirements. John Kennedy Tallahassee Democrat
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U.S. extends public health emergency status for COVID

Wed, 2023-01-11 17:11 — mike kraft
U.S. extends public health emergency status for COVID The U.S. health department on Wednesday extended the COVID-19 pandemic's status as a public health emergency, allowing millions of Americans to continue receiving free tests, vaccines and treatments. Ahmed Aboulenein Reuters

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More US schools require mask as COVID cases rise

Tue, 2023-01-10 11:11 — mike kraft
More US schools institute mask mandates as COVID cases rise More schools -- including in Massachusetts and Michigan -- are implementing mask mandates as COVID-19 cases rise across the country. ABC News ABC News

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WHO backs mask wearing on long flights; Advice on avoiding infectionns whle flying

Tue, 2023-01-10 10:32 — mike kraft
WHO backs mask wearing on long flights as new Omicron variant spreads Countries should consider recommending passengers wear masks on long-haul flights to counter the latest Omicron subvariant of COVID-19 given its rapid spread in the United States, World Health Organization (WHO) officials said on Tuesday. Natalie Grover Reuters

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Some school districts bring back mask mandates to stem spread of COVID, flu and RSV

Thu, 2023-01-05 10:41 — mike kraft
Some school districts bring back mask mandates to stem spread of COVID, flu and RSV Some school districts have said indoor masking will return following winter break to prevent the spread of COVID-19, flu and RSV. ABC News ABC News

 

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EU recommends pre-flight testing of passengers from China, wastewater testing in airports

Wed, 2023-01-04 19:12 — mike kraft
EU recommends pre-flight testing of passengers from China, wastewater testing in airports European Union government officials recommended on Wednesday that passengers flying from China to the EU should have a negative COVID-19 test before they board, as Beijing plans to ease travel restrictions despite a wave of new COVID infections. Reuters Reuters

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Experts urge focus on domestic action against winter COVID surge instead of China

Wed, 2023-01-04 11:19 — mike kraft
Experts urge domestic action against winter COVID surge Much of the U.S. is in the throes of a winter COVID-19 surge with cases poised to eclipse last year’s summer peak, driven by new variants, waning immunity and holiday gatherings.   The co… tlejeune The Hill

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Germany’s governing coalition argues over COVID restrictions

Tue, 2022-12-27 20:59 — FNUOvviyaa
Germany's governing coalition argues over COVID restrictions BERLIN (AP) — Germany's governing coalition is arguing over whether remaining COVID-19 restrictions should be dropped after one of the country's top virologists was quoted as saying that the pandemic is over. AP NEWS

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Respiratory viruses could surge following the holidays, public health experts warn

Tue, 2022-12-27 20:41 — FNUOvviyaa
Respiratory viruses could surge following the holidays, public health experts warn | CNN There is growing concern among infectious disease and public health experts that the US could face even more respiratory infections in January. Jacqueline Howard CNN

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Michigan's mask critics lose appeal over powers of health officers

Fri, 2022-12-16 18:42 — mike kraft
Mask critics lose appeal over powers of health officers County health officers don't need approval from elected officials to issue orders, the Michigan Court of Appeals said in a precedent-setting decision related to protests over COVID-19 school mask mandates. AP NEWS

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