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Coronavirus September 16, 2022

WHO 'strongly advises against' use of antibody therapies as COVID treatment

The World Health Organization (WHO) has flipped its position on antibody therapies to treat COVID as they believe the Omicron variant's latest offshoots have rendered them obsolete.

Army September 15, 2022

Lee, Roy lead GOP letter to Army demanding answers on unvaccinated soldier restrictions

Congressman Chip Roy and Sen. Mike Lee lead a GOP effort to demand the U.S. Army rescind a measure preventing troops from official travel without a COVID-19 vaccination.

POLITICS September 15, 2022

CDC opens applications for monkeypox vaccine equity program

The CDC said Thursday that it would open applications for its monkeypox vaccine equity program to state and local health departments and tribal governments.

Navy September 13, 2022

Navy quietly rolled back punishments for SEALs seeking religious exemptions to the COVID vaccine

The U.S. Navy quietly rolled back an order from September 2021 that punished Navy SEALs seeking religious exemptions to the vaccine mandate.

Montana September 9, 2022

Lawsuit seeks to block enforcement of vaccine mandate bans on tribal land in Montana

A federal lawsuit is contesting that Montana cannot enforce COVID-19 vaccine mandate bans on tribal land. Attorneys argue that the state lacks jurisdiction.

New York September 9, 2022

New York Gov. Hochul declares emergency over polio virus spread

In a Friday executive order, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state disaster emergency after polio virus samples were detected in Nassau County wastewater.

Monkeypox September 8, 2022

Monkeypox cases decline, despite growing racial disparities

Monkeypox cases in the U.S. are declining as vaccinations increase, but there has been a growing racial disparity in cases, according to data from the CDC.

New York September 7, 2022

New York Gov. Hochul lifts mask mandate for mass transit

Wearing a mask on public transportation is now optional in the state of New York, as omicron-specific COVID boosters become available at pharmacies and cases fall.

Monkeypox September 6, 2022

Biden administration expanding monkeypox vaccine distribution with $20 million AmerisourceBergen contract

The Department of Health and Human Services announced a $20 million contract with AmerisourceBergen to speed up delivery of monkeypox vaccines nationwide.

US September 6, 2022

White House wants simultaneous COVID, flu shots: ‘This is why God gave us two arms’

Dr. Ashish Jha made the remark as he implored Americans to get both shots at the same time this winter. New boosters tailored to the Omicron variant are now out

Vaccine September 6, 2022

White House hints Americans will need annual COVID boosters

The Biden administration signaled Tuesday that the COVID-19 vaccine booster could be viewed similar to an annual flu shot.