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At Risk Of Extinction, Black-Footed Ferrets Get Experimental Vaccine
Nearly 120 ferrets get coronavirus injection aimed at saving nearly extinct group.
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Coronavirus Vaccines Appear Safe And Effective, But Key Questions Remain
The recent rollout of two newly authorized vaccines is a bright ray of hope at the pandemic’s darkest hour.
Across California, CA|News|
California’s Coronavirus Enforcement Strategy: Education Over Citations
Instead of strictly penalizing businesses for violations, educating owners about infectious disease mandates has been top priority.
Across America|News|
Inside The First Chaotic Days Of The Effort To Vaccinate America
The first push of the nation’s mass coronavirus vaccination effort has been crazy to say the least.
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Congress Takes Steps To Curb Unexpected Medical Bills
Most Americans tell pollsters they’re worried about being able to afford an unexpected medical bill.
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Health Officials Fear Pandemic-Related Suicide Spike Among Native Youth
Experts worry that the isolation and shutdowns caused by the pandemic could make numbers rise.
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Too Much, Too Little, Too Late
Many U.S. health experts underestimated the coronavirus … until it was too late.
San Francisco, CA|News|
Running On Fumes
‘Nine months into it, the adrenaline is gone and it’s just exhausting’.
White House, US|News|
As Biden Gets Sworn In, White House Will Get Scrubbed Down
It was a down-in-the-mud presidential campaign, but the dirtiest part comes on Inauguration Day.
Across California, CA|News|
No More ICU Beds At The Hospital In The Nation’s Largest County
As COVID patients have flooded into LAC+USC in recent weeks, they’ve put an immense strain on its ICU capacity and staff.
Across America|News|
More Americans — Of All Political Persuasions — Are Donning Masks
As apprehension about the pandemic intensifies, more Americans are saying they wear masks every time they leave the house.
Los Angeles, CA|News|
No Vacancy
No more ICU beds remain at the main public hospital in the nation’s largest county as virus surges.
Across Colorado, CO|News|
Ski Resorts Work To Stay Open As Coronavirus Cases Snowball
How to stay open amid the pandemic is an issue resorts across the U.S. are facing.
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Trusted Messengers May Help Communities Overcome Vaccine Hesitancy
Building trust among less fortunate can help with future of coronavirus vaccination.
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With Vaccine Delivery Imminent, Nursing Homes Must Make A Strong Pitch To Residents
Conflicts are likely to arise as vaccines are rolled out to long-term care facilities across the country.
Across California, CA|News|
How To Pull Off A Coronavirus-Era Music Festival
Although the pandemic has dealt a blow to entertainment events worldwide, it also gave birth to new channels of entertainment.
Across California, CA|News|
High-Poverty Neighborhoods Bear The Brunt Of Coronavirus Scourge
Pandemic has battered high-poverty neighborhoods in California.
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Pediatricians Want Kids To Be Part Of Vaccine Trials
Vaccine makers are only in the early stages of testing their products on children.
Across Virginia, VA|News|
Hospitals Scramble To Prioritize Which Workers Are First For Coronavirus Shots
If there’s such a thing as a date with destiny, it’s marked on Dr. Taison Bell’s calendar.
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Farmworkers, Firefighters And Flight Attendants Jockey For Vaccine Priority
Healthcare workers, nursing home residents and staff expected to get the initial doses.
