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Nov 01 2023
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Hundreds of foreign passport holders leave Gaza, but Plymouth family remains stuck
Hani Shafai said that his extended family and his brother’s family left all their belongings behind, including livestock, to travel to Gaza’s southern border to try to cross into Egypt nearly a week later. They’ve been turned away several times since Gaza’s borders were closed and Israel has since declared war on the Gaza strip. Hazem Shafai, 47, Sanaa Shafai, 36, and their children, Seera, 13
The Boston GlobeMar 25 2024
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Coordinated effort of educators and healthcare providers urges veto of school vaccination exemption bill
A coalition of education and healthcare organizations has been coordinating to encourage Gov. Jim Justice to veto a bill that would loosen some vaccination standards in West Virginia schools. “We previously joined other healthcare providers across the state to express our opposition to HB 5105 and continue to work with them to encourage the Governor to veto the bill,” a WVU Medicine spokesman
WV Metro NewsMar 25 2024
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Healthcare workers continue legal battle against Maine's COVID-19 vaccine mandate
A group of Maine healthcare workers is appealing the dismissal of their lawsuit against the state’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, which they believe violated their religious freedom rights. The Liberty Counsel, a conservative Christian legal group, filed a notice of appeal with the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit last Friday in the case of Alicia Lowe et al v. Janet Mills. The
The Christian PostMay 29 2021
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Ron DeSantis Vows to Stand Against Vaccine Passports: ‘You Don’t Pass Laws’ and ‘Not Enforce Them Against Giant Corporations’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) vowed to enforce the law on vaccine passports in the wake of Celebrity Cruises, which will set sail from Port Everglades next month after gaining approval from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), requiring guests to show proof of vaccination prior to boarding.
“We are going to enforce Florida law,” DeSantis said Friday, days after
Breitbart NewsMar 11 2024
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Child flu vaccinations are at 19 percent in Michigan, say medical officials
Last week state officials confirmed the first influenza-related pediatric death in Michigan for the 2023-2024 flu season. "That brings the total to the season per the CDC of pediatric deaths due to influenza up to 103 nationally," said Dr. Kira Sieplinga of Corewell Health. Officials say it’s time for families, communities, and healthcare professionals to work together - meaning getting the
FOX 2 DetroitMar 04 2024
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Health officials urge vaccination as Michigan measles cases rise
BIRMINGHAM (WXYZ) — There are now three confirmed cases of the measles in Michigan, and all three are in metro Detroit. Oakland County was the first to report their case on Feb. 23. Over the weekend, Washtenaw County and Wayne County also reported cases. “It's happened a few times before and it's always a little bit distressing,” parent Evita Singh said. Health officials say they are isolated
ABC 7 WXYZMar 27 2024
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Moderna moves three vaccines into final stage trials as it works to rebound from Covid slump
Moderna has more to offer beyond its Covid vaccine.
The biotech company Wednesday announced positive clinical trial data on three experimental vaccines against other viruses. The company is moving those shots to final stage studies, it said.
The update brings Moderna a step closer to having multiple products on the market, which it badly needs amid plunging demand for Covid
CNBCNov 02 2023
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Egypt says some 7,000 foreign passport holders to be allowed to leave Gaza
Egypt will help evacuate “about 7,000” foreigners and dual nationals from the Gaza Strip, the foreign ministry says.
In a meeting with foreign diplomats, Assistant Foreign Minister Ismail Khairat says Egypt was preparing “to facilitate the reception and evacuation of foreign citizens from Gaza through the Rafah crossing,” adding they “number at about 7,000” representing “more than 60”
The Times of IsraelFeb 23 2024
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Measles in Canada: Check vaccines, health officials say
The Public Health Agency of Canada is strongly advising everyone in Canada to check that they’re fully immunized against measles, especially before travelling. Amid a global rise in measles, the agency says it’s concerned the upcoming March break travel season could lead to more cases of the highly contagious disease coming into this country. To be fully protected, both adults and children
Todays ChronicMar 09 2024
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Child dies of flu in Michigan; state's first as vaccine coverage dips
The first child to die from influenza in Michigan was confirmed by the health department. The child contracted influenza A(H1N1), the health department said in a statement this week. It's one of 93 influenza-associated pediatric deaths reported in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates there have been between 20,000-57,000 deaths associated with the flu this season.
FOX 2 Detroit