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Jan 14 2021
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Biden Proposes $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Plan, $1400 Checks For Americans
On Thursday, President-elect Joe Biden called for swift action on his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 economic relief proposal. Biden's proposal, called the American Rescue Plan, would allot $400 billion for COVID-19 tests and vaccines, $400 billion in aid to businesses and $1 trillion in direct relief to Americans in the form of $1,400 one-time payments. It would also include $400 a week in extended
Vox The Hill Washington ExaminerSep 01 2023
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As COVID-19 Cases Rise, Experts Advise Some to Mask Up Again
A moderate rise in COVID-19 cases has some experts advising a return to facemasks in certain situations.
Rising Cases: Cases including two new variants — EG.5 and BA.2.86 — spurred over 15,000 hospitalizations in the week ending on August 19, up 18.8% from the previous week but still far below pandemic highs. Citing high levels of immunity, Dr. Anthony Fauci told BBC News (Center bias
CNBC CNN (Online News) The Daily SignalJul 20 2020
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Health Experts, Public Officials Weigh In On Reopening Schools
Many schools transitioned to online schoolrooms after the coronavirus outbreak in mid-March; now, as back-to-school season approaches, public officials, health experts and educators weigh in on the debate surrounding in-person classrooms. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and other health organizations released a statement July 10 advocating for the safe reopening of schools. The
CNN (Online News) The Daily Caller USA TODAYAug 11 2020
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Russia Announces World’s First COVID-19 Vaccine
On Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia had granted regulatory approval for the world’s first coronavirus vaccine, developed by the Moscow-based Gamaleya Institute. Putin claimed that the vaccine, named “Sputnik V,” was safe and effective, and that it had already been given to his daughter. The vaccine has garnered scientific skepticism since it was hinted at last
New York Times (News) BBC News MarketWatchNov 27 2021
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South Africa Feels 'Punished' For Detecting Omicron Variant
South Africa said in a statement Saturday that "excellent science should be applauded and not punished" in response to the several nations across the globe swiftly authorizing temporary travel bans against the region after they detected the new Omicron coronavirus variant.
The Omicron variant has now been detected in Hong Kong, Israel and Botswana — yet many South Africans are "feeling
Axios New York Times (News) Daily MailDec 27 2021
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Paxlovid, Pfizer's COVID-19 Pill, May Mix Poorly With Other Common Medications
According to a report from NBC News, experts are warning that new antiviral pills to treat COVID-19 may not be safe for everyone.
Pfizer's Paxlovid pills were authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week for high-risk individuals, but there are concerns about how the medication will mix with treatments for other ailments. A pharmaceutical scientist told NBC News that
Newsmax (News) NBC News (Online) The HillDec 04 2020
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House Approves Federal Decriminalization of Marijuana
The House of Representatives voted 228-164 Friday to federally decriminalize marijuana, the first time Congress has acted on the matter. Legislators voted mostly along party lines; five Republicans and the House's one independent member voted yes, and six Democrats voted no. The Republican-controlled Senate is expected to reject the bill. Following the November elections, 15 states have now
NPR (Online News) CNN (Online News) Fox News (Online News)Mar 18 2023
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New Analysis Suggests Wuhan Raccoon Dogs As Possible Origin Of COVID-19
A new analysis by an international group of researchers found evidence that COVID-19 originated from infected animals sold at a market in Wuhan, China.
The Details: A French scientist uncovered genetic data uploaded by Chinese researchers to the global virology database GISAID. The data suggested raccoon dogs sold at the market could have been carrying the virus; it disappeared from the
The Atlantic The Hill Washington ExaminerOct 01 2021
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Merck Says It Has First Effective Antiviral Pill To Treat COVID-19
American drugmaker Merck announced Friday that it will seek emergency authorization of an experimental antiviral pill known as molnupiravir after it significantly reduced the worst effects of COVID-19 in clinical trials. The company said that in the trials, the treatment cut the risk of hospitalization or death in half when given to high-risk patients within the first five days of COVID-19
Politico Washington Times Associated PressSep 08 2020
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U.S Senate to Vote on Slimmed Down COVID-19 Relief Bill
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the Senate plans to vote on a "targeted" coronavirus stimulus bill as soon as this week. The legislation will reportedly focus on healthcare, education and the economy.
The two parties remain divided over how best to provide aid during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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