As five respiratory illnesses spread, local doctors encourage vaccines and handwashing
With many of those pesky, annual bugs going around, local doctors are encouraging folks to wash their hands — and get vaccinated!
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States trashing troves of masks and pandemic gear as huge, costly stockpiles linger and expire
When the coronavirus pandemic took hold in an unprepared U.S., states scrambled for masks and other protective gear.
More free COVID-19 tests from the government are available for home delivery through the mail
Americans can order more free COVID-19 tests online for home delivery.
First Lady tests positive for COVID-19 as cases rise across the U.S.
In Health news, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden has tested positive for covid-19. This comes as as cases in the U.S. appear to be increasing.
ABC’s of Education: Data on how COVID has lead to decline in Math, Reading grades
(ABC News) — In tonight’s ABC’s of Education we take a look at the decline of national test scores due to the pandemic. New data released by the National Assessment of Educational Progress shows some disheartening numbers. According to the Nation’s report card that Math and Reading exams scores have seen constant declines when compared to students pre pandemic 2019-2020…
COVID could create crisis in Alex Murdaugh murder trial
Two jurors in the double murder trial of disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh have COVID, leaving the future of the proceedings in some doubt as they enter their 16th day Monday.
Two jurors in the double murder trial of disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh have COVID, leaving the future of the proceedings in some doubt as they enter their 16th day Monday.
Data: Record number of sick Americans missed work in 2022
Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows a record number of Americans missed work last year because of illnesses.
Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows a record number of Americans missed work last year because of illnesses.
FDA authorizes Covid-19 booster for children six-months-old and up
Last week, the Food and Drug Administration authorized the bivalent Covid-19 booster shot for children ages six months to five-years-old.
Health officials expecting surge in Covid, flu, and RSV cases
Health officials are calling a "tripledemic."
Health officials are calling a “tripledemic.”
Funding for free at home COVID tests set to end Friday
With COVID-19 funding drying up and no fresh cash infusion from Congress, the Biden administration says it will suspend its offer of free at-home rapid tests through COVID.gov. The program will be put on pause later this week.
