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An Idaho health department isn't allowed to give COVID-19 vaccines anymore. Experts say it's a first
Read full article: An Idaho health department isn't allowed to give COVID-19 vaccines anymore. Experts say it's a firstA regional public health department in Idaho is no longer providing COVID-19 vaccines to residents in six counties after a narrow decision by its board.
Wholesale inflation remained cool last month in latest sign that price pressures are slowing
Read full article: Wholesale inflation remained cool last month in latest sign that price pressures are slowingWholesale prices in the United States were unchanged last month in another sign that inflation is returning to something close to normal after years of pressuring America’s households in the wake of COVID-19.
Check your COVID test expiration to avoid false negatives, microbiologist says
Read full article: Check your COVID test expiration to avoid false negatives, microbiologist saysThe government is once again offering free at-home COVID tests. If you saved some from the last time they were issued, now would be a good time to double-check their expiration dates.
Remember the shortage of medical gowns during COVID? Feds spending $350 million for stockpile
Read full article: Remember the shortage of medical gowns during COVID? Feds spending $350 million for stockpileSix U.S. companies will spend at least $350 million to manufacture medical gowns to store in the Strategic National Stockpile.
Austrian woman is found guilty of fatally infecting her neighbor with COVID-19
Read full article: Austrian woman is found guilty of fatally infecting her neighbor with COVID-19A woman in Austria has been found guilty of fatally infecting her neighbor with COVID-19 in 2021, her second pandemic-related conviction in a year, according to local media.
Did Taylor Swift create a new era for food bank donations?
Read full article: Did Taylor Swift create a new era for food bank donations?Since last March, Taylor Swift has donated the equivalent of hundreds of thousands of meals to help feed the growing number of Americans grappling with rising food and housing costs.
Government announces more COVID-19 tests can be ordered through mail for no cost
Read full article: Government announces more COVID-19 tests can be ordered through mail for no costAmericans will be able to order up to four COVID-19 nasal swab tests delivered to their home free of charge starting in late September.
Like Noah Lyles, Olympians with COVID are competing in Paris. Restrictions are a thing of the past
Read full article: Like Noah Lyles, Olympians with COVID are competing in Paris. Restrictions are a thing of the pastParis Olympics organizers have issued health recommendations, but no restrictions, for dozens of athletes who tested positive for COVID-19 during the Games.
94 people in Florida accused of defrauding the government during COVID-19 pandemic, so far
Read full article: 94 people in Florida accused of defrauding the government during COVID-19 pandemic, so farDozens in Florida, including several people in Jacksonville, are paying the price after they were accused of misusing COVID-19 loans.
Biden continues to recover from COVID-19, stays out of public view after ending his 2024 campaign
Read full article: Biden continues to recover from COVID-19, stays out of public view after ending his 2024 campaignWhite House physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor says President Joe Biden’s “symptoms have almost resolved completely” from COVID-19.
Inquiry finds Britain was ill-prepared for COVID-19 pandemic and failed its citizens
Read full article: Inquiry finds Britain was ill-prepared for COVID-19 pandemic and failed its citizensAn inquiry into the U.K. government's response to COVID-19 found it was ill-prepared for a pandemic and serious errors in planning failed its citizens.
President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19 while campaigning in Las Vegas, has 'mild symptoms'
Read full article: President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19 while campaigning in Las Vegas, has 'mild symptoms'President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 while traveling in Las Vegas and is experiencing “mild symptoms” from the infection.
As COVID-19 ticks up in some places, US health officials recommend a fall vaccination campaign
Read full article: As COVID-19 ticks up in some places, US health officials recommend a fall vaccination campaignAs COVID-19 bubbles up in some parts of the country, health officials are setting course for a fall vaccination campaign.
Past COVID infections may help protect against certain colds. Could it lead to better vaccines?
Read full article: Past COVID infections may help protect against certain colds. Could it lead to better vaccines?If you’ve been sick with COVID-19, you may have some protection against certain versions of the common cold.
LIVE: House subcommittee holds hearing with Dr. Fauci on origins of COVID-19
Read full article: LIVE: House subcommittee holds hearing with Dr. Fauci on origins of COVID-19The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic on Monday is set to hold a hearing with Dr. Anthony Fauci, former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, over the origins of COVID-19, federal COVID-19 records and the NIH grant processes.
Fauci testifies publicly before House panel on COVID origins, controversies
Read full article: Fauci testifies publicly before House panel on COVID origins, controversiesThe House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic on Monday is set to hold a hearing with Dr. Anthony Fauci, former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, over the origins of COVID-19, federal COVID-19 records and the NIH grant processes.
Jacksonville research group seeks participants for new COVID-19 vaccine trial
Read full article: Jacksonville research group seeks participants for new COVID-19 vaccine trialResearchers at the Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research (JCCR) are recruiting people to participate in an upcoming trial for a new COVID-19 vaccine.
Efforts to draft a pandemic treaty falter as countries disagree on how to respond to next emergency
Read full article: Efforts to draft a pandemic treaty falter as countries disagree on how to respond to next emergencyA global treaty to fight pandemics like COVID is going to have to wait: After more than two years of negotiations, rich and poor countries have failed to come up with a plan for how the world might respond to the next pandemic.
‘The Blue Angels,’ filmed for IMAX, puts viewers in the ‘box’ with the elite flying squad
Read full article: ‘The Blue Angels,’ filmed for IMAX, puts viewers in the ‘box’ with the elite flying squadIf you’re looking for a little bit of that “Top Gun: Maverick” spectacle and thrill at the movie theater this summer, you’re in luck.
15 people injured when tram collides with guardrail at Universal Studios theme park near Los Angeles
Read full article: 15 people injured when tram collides with guardrail at Universal Studios theme park near Los AngelesAuthorities say more than a dozen people suffered mostly minor injuries when a tram used for tours crashed into a railing at Universal Studios Hollywood near Los Angeles.
Police arrest 22 in EU raids linked to suspected theft of Italy's pandemic funds worth $650 million
Read full article: Police arrest 22 in EU raids linked to suspected theft of Italy's pandemic funds worth $650 millionPolice in Italy, Austria, Romania and Slovakia have arrested 22 people as part of an investigation into the suspected theft of hundreds millions of euros in post-pandemic relief funds from the European Union.
City of Palatka launches program to help residents who struggled with utility bills during pandemic
Read full article: City of Palatka launches program to help residents who struggled with utility bills during pandemicThe City of Palatka launched a new program that will help residents who struggled with utility bills during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The CDC has relaxed COVID guidelines. Will schools and day cares follow suit?
Read full article: The CDC has relaxed COVID guidelines. Will schools and day cares follow suit?Four years after the COVID-19 pandemic closed schools, the CDC says parents can start treating the virus like other respiratory illnesses.
‘Everything has a potential risk’: Largest COVID-19 study finds link between vaccine & heart, brain disorders
Read full article: ‘Everything has a potential risk’: Largest COVID-19 study finds link between vaccine & heart, brain disordersThe latest COVID-19 vaccine study is providing answers to one of the most asked questions since the vaccines were introduced: How will this impact my health?
Puerto Rico is entangled in a heated public health debate over vaccines and masks
Read full article: Puerto Rico is entangled in a heated public health debate over vaccines and masksA fiery debate over public health and personal rights has gripped Puerto Rico as legislators clash with medical experts.
City of Jacksonville review finds $314K in unreported fraud involving money for emergency rental grants
Read full article: City of Jacksonville review finds $314K in unreported fraud involving money for emergency rental grantsDuring a review of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), Jacksonville’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) reported that it uncovered five previously unreported cases of fraud involving more than $314,000. The OIG has referred those five cases to state and federal prosecutors for criminal prosecution.
Pakistani leader calls for global unity to fight diseases and emergencies caused by climate change
Read full article: Pakistani leader calls for global unity to fight diseases and emergencies caused by climate changePakistan’s prime minister has called for unified efforts to tackle global infectious diseases like COVID-19 and emergencies caused by climate change, nearly 1 1/2-year after devastating floods killed 1,700 people in his nation.
Flu and COVID infections got worse over the holidays, with more misery expected, CDC says
Read full article: Flu and COVID infections got worse over the holidays, with more misery expected, CDC saysThe flu season in the U.S. is getting worse with 38 states reporting high or very high levels for respiratory illnesses.
Florida Surgeon General calls for end of COVID-19 vaccines based on mRNA
Read full article: Florida Surgeon General calls for end of COVID-19 vaccines based on mRNAFlorida Surgeon General Joseph Ladopo called for a halt to the use of COVID-19 vaccines based on mRNA and said the vaccines could result in an illness.
CDC data shows spike in respiratory illnesses during holiday season and its burden on the healthcare system
Read full article: CDC data shows spike in respiratory illnesses during holiday season and its burden on the healthcare systemThe latest data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) revealed tens of thousands of people are being admitted to hospitals each week for one of three sicknesses, the flu, COVID-19, or RSV.
RSV, COVID, Flu: Avoiding the triple whammy this winter
Read full article: RSV, COVID, Flu: Avoiding the triple whammy this winterWinter is here and with the cooler weather come viruses, such as the flu, COVID, and RSV. Last year we experienced a rise in all three during December, January, and February.
Jacksonville attorney convicted for illegally obtaining funds from federal COVID-19 relief program
Read full article: Jacksonville attorney convicted for illegally obtaining funds from federal COVID-19 relief programA Jacksonville attorney was convicted for illegally obtaining funds from a federal COVID-19 relief program, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Georgia.
Mayor Deegan and finance committee work to decide how to spend over $25M from remaining COVID-19 grants, city money
Read full article: Mayor Deegan and finance committee work to decide how to spend over $25M from remaining COVID-19 grants, city moneyMayor Donna Deegan's plan to spend $25 million on a variety of issues that came up during transition meetings with the public. Deegan is proposing using federal funds left over from COVID-19 and other city money to pay for programs ranging from housing, public safety, recreation and more.
The UK took action too late during COVID-19 pandemic's first wave, its top medical officer says
Read full article: The UK took action too late during COVID-19 pandemic's first wave, its top medical officer saysThe U.K.'s chief medical adviser has told a public inquiry that Britain’s government was too late in taking action against the coronavirus during the first wave of the pandemic in 2020.
The Great Grift: COVID-19 aid thieves bought fancy cars, a Pokemon card — even a private island
Read full article: The Great Grift: COVID-19 aid thieves bought fancy cars, a Pokemon card — even a private islandPatrick Parker Walsh is one of thousands of thieves who perpetrated the greatest grift in U.S. history — potentially plundering more than $280 billion in federal COVID-19 aid.
The Supreme Court allows the White House to continue work to combat controversial social media posts
Read full article: The Supreme Court allows the White House to continue work to combat controversial social media postsThe Supreme Court says it will indefinitely block a lower court order curbing Biden administration efforts to combat controversial social media posts on topics including COVID-19 and election security.
Pharmacist shortages and heavy workloads challenge drugstores heading into their busy season
Read full article: Pharmacist shortages and heavy workloads challenge drugstores heading into their busy seasonCustomers may need a dose of patience at U.S. pharmacy counters as those businesses start their busiest season.
Karikó and Weissman win Nobel Prize in medicine for work that enabled mRNA vaccines against COVID-19
Read full article: Karikó and Weissman win Nobel Prize in medicine for work that enabled mRNA vaccines against COVID-19Two scientists have won the Nobel Prize in medicine for discoveries that enabled the creation of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 and that could be used to develop other shots in the future.
Glynn County Health Department to offer updated COVID-19 vaccine starting next week
Read full article: Glynn County Health Department to offer updated COVID-19 vaccine starting next weekThe Glynn County Health Department will offer the updated Pfizer COVID vaccine starting Monday, Oct. 2 for everyone aged 6 months and older.
Biden has gotten the updated COVID-19 vaccine and the annual flu shot, the White House says
Read full article: Biden has gotten the updated COVID-19 vaccine and the annual flu shot, the White House saysThe White House says President Joe Biden has gotten the updated COVID-19 vaccine and the annual flu shot.
Biden administration announces $600M to produce COVID tests and will reopen website to order them
Read full article: Biden administration announces $600M to produce COVID tests and will reopen website to order themThe Biden administration has announced that it is providing $600 million in funding to produce new at-home COVID-19 tests and is restarting a website allowing Americans to again order up to four free tests per household.
Opponents of COVID restrictions took over a Michigan county. They want deep cuts to health funding
Read full article: Opponents of COVID restrictions took over a Michigan county. They want deep cuts to health fundingThe public health department in Ottawa County in Michigan is facing deep cuts to its funding.
There's no sign of widespread COVID-19 mandates in the US. Republicans are warning of them anyway
Read full article: There's no sign of widespread COVID-19 mandates in the US. Republicans are warning of them anywayRepublicans are responding to a late summer spike in COVID-19 by raising familiar fears that government-issued lockdowns and mask mandates are on the horizon.
Late wrestler’s family thanks Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson for groceries following his death
Read full article: Late wrestler’s family thanks Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson for groceries following his deathThe sister of late wrestler Wyndham Rotunda (better known as Bray Wyatt) took to X (Twitter) to thank Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson for groceries and keeping their houses filled following the death of her brother.
Updated COVID shots are coming. They're part of a trio of vaccines to block fall viruses
Read full article: Updated COVID shots are coming. They're part of a trio of vaccines to block fall virusesUpdated COVID-19 shots are coming soon, part of a trio of fall vaccines that doctors hope will help avoid another “tripledemic."
Gov. DeSantis doubles down on anti-mask, anti-COIVD-19 vaccine policies in Jacksonville news conference
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis doubles down on anti-mask, anti-COIVD-19 vaccine policies in Jacksonville news conferenceGov. Ron DeSantis visited Culhane’s Irish Pub in the Tinseltown area of Jacksonville’s Southside for a news conference on Thursday.
To mask or not to mask? Biden goes both ways after first lady tests positive for COVID-19
Read full article: To mask or not to mask? Biden goes both ways after first lady tests positive for COVID-19President Joe Biden turned up in a mask for the first time in months on Tuesday, a day after his wife tested positive for COVID-19.
Court revives doctors' lawsuit saying FDA overstepped its authority with anti-ivermectin campaign
Read full article: Court revives doctors' lawsuit saying FDA overstepped its authority with anti-ivermectin campaignA federal appeals court in New Orleans has revived a lawsuit by three doctors who say the Food and Drug Administration overstepped its authority in a campaign against the use of a drug that is not approved to treat COVID-19.
President Joe Biden says he will request more funding for a new coronavirus vaccine
Read full article: President Joe Biden says he will request more funding for a new coronavirus vaccinePresident Joe Biden said Friday that he is planning to request more money from Congress to develop another new coronavirus vaccine, as scientists track new waves and hospitalizations rise, though not like before.
Jacksonville has nearly $65 million in leftover COVID-19 relief money. Here’s where it’s going
Read full article: Jacksonville has nearly $65 million in leftover COVID-19 relief money. Here’s where it’s goingThe city has spent most of the COVID-19 relief money but now there is nearly $65 million left, and as the saying goes: it’s time to use it or lose it.
US intelligence report on COVID-19 origins rejects some points raised by lab leak theory proponents
Read full article: US intelligence report on COVID-19 origins rejects some points raised by lab leak theory proponentsA new U.S. intelligence report rejects several points raised by those who argue COVID-19 leaked from a Chinese lab.
Stock market today: Asian shares mostly slip after US markets were closed for a national holiday
Read full article: Stock market today: Asian shares mostly slip after US markets were closed for a national holidayAsian shares are mostly lower as some investors take a wait-and-see attitude after U.S. markets were closed for a national holiday.
A Lifetime of Long-COVID: Some people never got rid of the symptoms
Read full article: A Lifetime of Long-COVID: Some people never got rid of the symptomsAs the government prepares to declare the end of the public health emergency on May 11th, concerns are growing about people who got COVID-19 but never got rid of the symptoms – it’s called long-COVID, which means symptoms last for more than a month.
US study finds 1 in 10 get long COVID after omicron, starts identifying key symptoms
Read full article: US study finds 1 in 10 get long COVID after omicron, starts identifying key symptomsA U.S. study suggests 1 in 10 people are getting long COVID after an omicron infection, a lower estimate than earlier in the pandemic.
Now that the pandemic is ‘over,’ we want to know how it changed your life
Read full article: Now that the pandemic is ‘over,’ we want to know how it changed your lifeThe World Health organization declared earlier this month that the COVID-19 pandemic is no longer an emergency, putting a three-year end to the virus that killed at least 7 million people and turned the world upside down.
DeSantis signs bill that would fine schools, businesses for requiring masks, COVID-19 tests or vaccines
Read full article: DeSantis signs bill that would fine schools, businesses for requiring masks, COVID-19 tests or vaccinesStanding behind a podium with a sign that read “Prescribe Freedom,” Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke Thursday morning about his administration’s efforts during the pandemic, then he signed four health care-related bills from the recent legislative session.
Ex-Kansas legislator convicted of COVID relief fraud sentenced to more than 2 years in US prison
Read full article: Ex-Kansas legislator convicted of COVID relief fraud sentenced to more than 2 years in US prisonA former Kansas lawmaker who was convicted of 12 felonies for lying on applications for federal COVID-19 relief has been sentenced to more than two years and three months in prison.
Ukraine, Sudan conflicts fuel alarming surge in tuberculosis
Read full article: Ukraine, Sudan conflicts fuel alarming surge in tuberculosisTop U.N. officials and health industry leaders are demanding that the world invest more to develop new vaccines and tackle a surge in tuberculosis fueled by the impact of COVID-19 and conflicts including Ukraine and Sudan.
Wisconsin Supreme Court won't order ivermectin use for COVID
Read full article: Wisconsin Supreme Court won't order ivermectin use for COVIDWisconsin’s conservative-controlled Supreme Court ruled a hospital couldn't be forced to give a deworming drug to a patient with COVID-19, saying a county judge did not cite a legal basis for ordering the facility to administer ivermectin.
Jacksonville researchers start clinical trial for people who can’t receive the COVID vaccine
Read full article: Jacksonville researchers start clinical trial for people who can’t receive the COVID vaccineResearchers at the Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research announced that they are starting a new clinical trial for people who can’t receive the COVID vaccine because of a weakened immune system.
China health officials lash out at WHO, defend virus search
Read full article: China health officials lash out at WHO, defend virus searchChinese health officials have defended their search for the source of the COVID-19 virus and lashed out at the World Health Organization after its leader said Beijing should have shared genetic and other information earlier.
Biden signs bill on COVID origins declassification
Read full article: Biden signs bill on COVID origins declassificationPresident Joe Biden has signed a bipartisan bill that directs the federal government to declassify as much intelligence as possible about the origins of COVID-19 more than three years after the start of the pandemic.