CDC warns against cruises, regardless of vaccination status
MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned people on Thursday not to g…
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Revelers await return to NYC's Times Square to usher in 2022
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City readied to embrace the new year — and bid good riddance to another pa…
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Fed’s Moves in 2022 Could End the Stock Market’s Pandemic Run
Shares soared as interest rates stayed low and stimulus programs helped the economy. But expected c…
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New virus infections driven by omicron soar in Australia
SYDNEY (AP) — New coronavirus infections soared again in Australia on Friday to a record of more th…
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The Plane is Boarding, Where Are Your Test Results?
International travelers in search of Covid-19 tests are scrambling to find sites that can get them …
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Commenters Tell the Story of 2021
In a reflective mood, The Times’s Community desk sifted through some of their favorite comments of …
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Meisha Porter Had 3 Goals as N.Y.C. Schools Chief: ‘Open. Open. Open.’
The departing New York City schools chancellor pulled off a big task in a short period of time: reo…
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The Elizabeth Holmes Trial Meanders to a Finish
Other high-profile trials around the country have started and ended while Ms. Holmes’s case has str…
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Propósitos para una mejor vida en pareja en 2022
Algunos expertos en relaciones comparten cuatro sugerencias para mejorar la intimidad y el romance …
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Omicron Strains France’s Social Contract on Covid
President Emmanuel Macron won people over by promising normalcy if they followed Covid advice. Now …
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What precautions you should take to keep yourself safe from omicron
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) - As more and more people continue to test positive COVID-19, what pre…
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Johnson & Johnson booster offers strong protection against omicron, study finds | The Hill: Healthcare Policy
People who receive a second dose of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccination are shown to be …
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Fauci defends CDC guidelines, says ‘We’re still in the middle of a pandemic’
CHICAGO ( NewsNation Now ) — Dr. Anthony Fauci joins “Morning in America” on Thursday to discuss th…
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ATCEMS faces 'crippling shortage' as COVID-19 cases spike among medics
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A spike in positive COVID-19 cases among the city's medics could put even more …
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China Keeps 13 Million in Xi’an Under Strict Lockdown
The severe measures in Xi’an have prompted concern, as residents complain on social media of having…
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California 1st state to top 5M cases amid omicron surge
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California became the first state to record more than 5 million known cor…
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Disney World water park reopens after almost two-year coronavirus closure
( The Hill ) -- Walt Disney World's theme park resort on Tuesday announced that it will reopen …
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Think you might have COVID-19? Use this self-check tool from the CDC
AUSTIN (KXAN) — As cedar fever, cold and flu season and a spike in COVID-19 cases converge during t…
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Austin-Travis County moves to Stage 4 COVID-19 risk-based guidelines
AUSTIN (KXAN) — As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to climb in Austin-Travis County, h…
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More Than 750 U.S. Flights Canceled on Wednesday
Problems peaked on Sunday as carriers dealt with staffing shortages and bad weather. source https…
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NFL, players union agrees to cut COVID-19 isolation time to 5 days | The Hill: Healthcare Policy
The NFL and the NFL Players Association have agreed that players who test positive for COVID-19 but…
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U.S. Coronavirus Cases Set New Records
As a third year of the pandemic loomed, the seven-day average of U.S. cases topped 267,000 on Tuesd…
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WHO: COVID-19 cases up 11 percent worldwide, omicron risk 'remains very high' | The Hill: Healthcare Policy
The World Health Organization (WHO) said COVID-19 cases increased by 11 percent globally last week …
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WHO: COVID cases up 11% globally last week, omicron risk high
BERLIN (AP) — The World Health Organization says the number of COVID-19 cases recorded worldwide in…
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WHO: COVID cases up 11% globally last week, omicron risk high
BERLIN (AP) — The World Health Organization says the number of COVID-19 cases recorded worldwide in…
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¿La vida es mejor cuando estamos juntos?
Esta solía ser una pregunta que solo los ermitaños se planteaban. Ahora es una preocupación apremia…
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He Went to Jail on Minor Charges. He Left in a Coma.
Jayshawn Boyd, 22, was attacked inside a New Jersey jail in a beating caught on video. Then another…
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DC, Maryland, Virginia report record number of COVID-19 cases Christmas weekend | The Hill: Healthcare Policy
D.C., Maryland and Virgina all reported record-breaking numbers of coronavirus cases over Christmas…
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Experts say COVID-19 cases don't tell whole story
( The Hill ) – For nearly two years, Americans have looked carefully at coronavirus case numbers in…
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NYC Traffic: How Neighborhoods Outside of Manhattan Are Feeling the Pain
With transit use lagging and truck deliveries and car ownership rising, congestion across New York …
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More than 7,000 flights delayed, canceled Sunday amid omicron surge
( The Hill ) -- More than 7,300 flights were canceled or delayed in the U.S. on Sunday due to spike…
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Pfizer antiviral pill could be risky with other widely used medications
( The Hill ) -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently authorized two antiviral pills, one…
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Pfizer antiviral pill could be risky with other widely used medications
( The Hill ) -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently authorized two antiviral pills, one…
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Israel Study Will Test Effectiveness of 4th Vaccine Dose
A decision on whether to offer the additional shot, and for whom, is expected within days. source…
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Stories From the Great American Labor Shortage: An Update
We speak to businesses scrambling to find workers — and the former employees unwilling to return to…
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Get tested for COVID-19 for free Monday, Tuesday at Long Center
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Free COVID-19 antigen tests are available without an appointment Monday and Tuesday…
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Australia Covid Lab Mistakenly Tells Hundreds They Tested Negative
Human error is blamed for the mix-up, which so far has affected 400 people at a clinic in Sydney. …
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Australia Covid Lab Mistakenly Tells Hundreds They Tested Negative
Human error is blamed for the mix-up, which so far has affected 400 people at a clinic in Sydney. …
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Thousands of flights are canceled as Omicron thins crews.
On Sunday alone, more than 1,300 U.S. flights and more than 3,000 international ones were dropped. …
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Think you have allergies? So do many people testing positive for COVID-19 in Texas
AUSTIN ( KXAN ) – Texas health leaders say many of the people testing positive for COVID-19 right n…
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USC will begin next semester remotely, require booster shots amid COVID surge
LOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- The University of Southern California is requiring all students and staff to …
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Holiday Retail Sales Soared, Mastercard Reports
Mastercard SpendingPulse data showed an 8.5 percent jump in total sales, with online ordering up 11…
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Hundreds more flights canceled because of staff shortages
Airlines canceled hundreds more flights Sunday, citing staffing problems tied to COVID-19 , as the…
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Airlines Cancel Hundreds More Flights as Virus Scrambles Air Travel
The virus, and winter weather, are making flights trickier during a busy season. source https://w…
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Pfizer antiviral pill could be risky with other widely used medications | The Hill: Healthcare Policy
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently authorized two antiviral pills, one from Pfizer and…
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Two More Members of the K-Pop Band, BTS, Test Positive for Coronavirus
RM and Jin discovered they were infected a day after Suga got his diagnosis. All tested positive af…
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First They Fought About Masks. Then Over the Soul of the City.
In Enid, Okla., pandemic politics prompted a fundamental question: What does it mean to be an Ameri…
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3 members of K-pop sensation BTS diagnosed with COVID-19
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Three members of the K-pop superstar group BTS have been infected with th…
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How America's ICUs Are Dealing with Another Christmas of Death and Distress
The toll on health care workers, many of whom are giving up their holiday to treat dangerously ill …
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Roche says FDA has authorized at-home rapid COVID-19 test | The Hill: Healthcare Policy
Roche announced Friday that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted its at-home COVID-19…
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Airlines cancel flights due to COVID staffing shortages
NEW YORK (AP) — Airlines canceled hundreds of flights as the omicron variant jumbled schedules and …
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On Christmas, pope prays for pandemic's end, peace dialogues
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis prayed Saturday for an end to the coronavirus pandemic, using his Christma…
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Flight cancellations drag on as airlines short-staffed
NEW YORK (AP) — Airlines continued to cancelhundreds of flights Saturday as staffing issues tied to…
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UK sets record for COVID-19 cases | The Hill: Healthcare Policy
The United Kingdom reported another record high number of COVID-19 cases Friday as the omicron vari…
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‘Christmas Can Be Hard’ Amid Loss, Queen Elizabeth Says in Annual Message
Her address, which was recorded last week, is the first since the death of her husband, Prince Phil…
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EXPLAINER: How will Biden's COVID-19 test giveaway work? | The Hill: Healthcare Policy
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden says the federal government will buy half a billion COVID-19 …
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COVID-19 makes Biden's 1st White House Christmas less merry | The Hill: Healthcare Policy
WASHINGTON (AP) — So long eggnog, shrimp cocktail and pet-shaped sugar cookies.It's been a less…
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As Covid Disrupts a 2nd Christmas, Pope Prays for Healing and Peace
In his Christmas message, Pope Francis called on world leaders to resolve persisting conflicts and …
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Sardi’s Is Back After 648 Days, Its Fortunes Tied to Broadway
The caricatures are back up. But many shows are canceling performances just as Sardi’s reopens, a h…
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Many African Countries Toughen Covid Restrictions as Fourth Wave Spreads
Infections have more than doubled or tripled in many countries, prompting the authorities to reimpo…
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Another Christmas of Death and Distress in America’s I.C.U.s
The toll on health care workers, many of whom are giving up their holiday to treat dangerously ill …
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In the Premier League, There’s No Looking Back
England’s clubs are plowing ahead with their holiday schedule. But amid questions about Omicron and…
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On Broadway, Newly Vital Understudies Step Into the Spotlight
As Omicron spreads, shows are relying on replacement actors more than ever. And productions without…
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Travel Between U.S. and Southern Africa Will Resume, White House Says
Biden will end the ban at midnight on Dec. 31, reversing restrictions imposed last month. South Afr…
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Royal Caribbean stops booking cruises through early January due to capacity limits | The Hill: Healthcare Policy
Royal Caribbean International announced this week that it will pause bookings for cruises through t…
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Japan approves Merck pill for COVID-19 treatment | The Hill: Healthcare Policy
A Japanese health panel on Friday recommended approval of Merck's COVID-19 antiviral pill, acco…
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More than 3,000 flights canceled worldwide as airlines cite COVID-19 staffing issues | The Hill: Healthcare Policy
More than 3,000 flights scheduled for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day have been canceled globally, …
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US to lift travel restrictions on eight African countries | The Hill: Healthcare Policy
The White House on Friday announced that it is lifting the travel restrictions it imposed on eight …
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Hawaii Bowl canceled after team pulls out citing COVID-19 issues | The Hill: Healthcare Policy
The Hawaii Bowl slated for Friday was canceled this week following one of the participant's ann…
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Despite Omicron Wave, Britons Are Set on Not Losing Another Christmas
For Christmas shoppers in central London this week, little seemed to dampen their spirits. But ther…
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Five areas where Biden faces pressure to do more on COVID-19 | The Hill: Healthcare Policy
Facing a renewed surge of COVID-19 cases from the highly transmissible omicron variant, President B…
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Tennessee raises COVID-19 death toll by thousands | The Hill: Healthcare Policy
Officials in Tennessee have increased the state's COVID-19 death toll by about 2,700 to 20,644 …
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U.S. authorizes Merck COVID-19 pill
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. health regulators on Thursday authorized the second pill against COVID-19, p…
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