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June 28, 2021

Scientific American removes anti-Israel op-ed following criticism: 'Unsupported by the facts'

The Scientific American, a popular science magazine, removed an op-ed last week following criticism over its accusations that Israel was practicing "vaccine apartheid" and committing "war crimes" against the Palestinian people.

June 28, 2021

Which COVID-19 variants are circulating in US?

Public health officials are urging Americans who haven’t yet been vaccinated against the coronavirus to seek out a shot amid concern regarding the Delta variant which is spreading rapidly in some parts of the U.S.

June 28, 2021

CDC reports 4,115 breakthrough COVID-19 cases involving hospitalizations or deaths

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has received reports of 4,115 patients with COVID-19 vaccine breakthrough cases who were hospitalized or died.

June 27, 2021

As variant rises, vaccine plan targets ‘movable middle’

Thrown off-stride to reach its COVID-19 vaccination goal, the Biden administration is sending A-list officials across the country, devising ads for niche markets and enlisting community organizers to persuade unvaccinated people to get a shot.

June 27, 2021

WHO recommends masks -- even for vaccinated people -- because of delta variant

As the highly contagious delta variant of the coronavirus gained traction around the world, the World Health Organization urged vaccinated people to continue to wear masks and social distance, according to reports. 

June 27, 2021

'Springsteen on Broadway' reopens in NYC, faces protest over vaccine 'segregation'

Protesters demonstrated outside rocker Bruce Springsteen’s "Springsteen on Broadway" show in New York City on Saturday night, complaining that only vaccinated fans were being allowed inside the theater, according to reports. 

June 26, 2021

First post-pandemic cruise ship readies to sail

The first cruise ship to leave a U.S. port since the coronavirus pandemic brought the industry to a 15-month standstill is preparing to set sail with nearly all vaccinated passengers on board.

June 25, 2021

Biden criticized for using woke term 'Latinx' in comments about 'equity' in COVID-19 vaccinations

President Biden came under criticism this week for using the woke term "Latinx" in his comments about COVID-19 vaccination "equity."

June 25, 2021

CDC probing Michigan teen’s death after COVID-19 vaccination: county health officials

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating the death of a 13-year-old boy in Michigan that occurred several days after he received a COVID-19 vaccine, county health officials say.

June 25, 2021

New Jersey lung transplant recipient who was vaccinated dies of rare breakthrough coronavirus case

A New Jersey woman who received a lung transplant 11 years ago and was recently vaccinated against the coronavirus died last month from a rare breakthrough case, according to a report.