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August 16, 2023

Connecticut residents die after shellfish bacteria infection

Connecticut health officials said two residents have died this summer following infections linked to Vibrio vulnificus bacteria, which is found in raw shellfish or seawater.

August 16, 2023

6.5 million students chronically absent after the pandemic, new study shows

A Stanford study reveals record-high chronic absenteeism after COVID lockdowns with over 25% of students missing 10% of their classes during the 2021-22 school year.

August 15, 2023

COVID victims’ families sue EcoHealth Alliance for 'creating' the virus and 'releasing it'

The families of four people who died from COVID-19 are suing EcoHealth Alliance, the nonprofit group that funded research in Wuhan, China, for 'creating' and 'releasing' the virus.

August 15, 2023

New report reveals how CDC can be ready for the next pandemic

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a new director.

August 14, 2023

Utah man accused of selling unproven COVID-19 treatment in 2020, behind bars after 3-year fugitive hunt

A Utah man who allegedly claimed to be a doctor and sold an unproven product to treat coronavirus fled after his 2020 indictment and was arrested and put behind bars.

August 14, 2023

New COVID subvariant, Eris, is now most common and fastest-spreading in US: 'Never going away'

A new variant called Eris has entered the COVID scene, but experts don’t expect it to have a substantial impact on health protocols just yet. Here's what you need to know.

August 14, 2023

New Zealand scraps last remaining coronavirus restrictions

By midnight, New Zealand will no longer enforce its COVID restrictions. The country, which was closely watched for its pandemic response, had about one-fifth of the U.S. mortality rate.

August 13, 2023

Far-right activist Ammon Bundy arrested in Idaho on outstanding warrant, could remain jailed all weekend

Far-right activist Ammon Bundy was arrested on an outstanding warrant for allegedly harassing witnesses from the resolved St. Luke's Health System suit.

August 12, 2023

COVID vaccines and boosters shown to protect pregnant women and newborns: ‘Transferred protection’

Getting a COVID vaccine or booster while pregnant can benefit both the mother and the baby, a new study has found. Dr. Marc Siegel shared his views with Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital.

August 11, 2023

San Francisco has the worst pandemic recovery in the nation as city is mired in crime, homelessness: study

San Francisco is showing the slowest post-COVID pandemic recovery of any major U.S. or Canadian city, according to newly published data.