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What to know about Paxlovid, the COVID-19 therapy that Biden is taking
Paxlovid is given as three pills twice daily over the course of five days.
July 21, 2022CDC drops quarantine, distancing recommendations for COVID
The nation’s top public health agency is relaxing its COVID-19 guidelines and dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person
August 11, 2022US declares public health emergency over monkeypox outbreak
The U.S. has declared a public health emergency to bolster the federal response to the outbreak of monkeypox that already has infected more than 7,100 Americans
August 04, 2022
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Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has 'mild' symptoms
First lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing “mild symptoms.”
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South Carolina lawmakers consider near total abortion ban
A small group of South Carolina lawmakers have given their approval to a near total abortion ban that does not include exceptions for pregnancies’ caused by rape or incest
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UK authorizes variant-specific vaccine in fight against COVID-19
ABC News medical contributor Dr. Darien Sutton breaks down the impact the new vaccine could have, and the latest on monkeypox in the U.S.
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Over-the-counter hearing aids expected this fall in US
U.S. regulators have finalized a long-awaited rule that's expected to allow millions of Americans to buy hearing aids without a prescription
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New Scottish law makes period products free for all
A law has taken effect in Scotland to ensure period products are available free of charge to anyone who needs them
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Honor or cultural appropriation? Hospital name spurs debate
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August 16
Indonesian leader calls for unity, braces for global crises
Indonesia’s president has called on all citizens to remain united, vigilant and alert as they face crises caused by the war in Ukraine and coronavirus pandemic
August 16
August 16
Gates eyes partnership with South Korea over global health
Bill Gates is calling for South Korea to become more involved in international efforts to prevent infectious diseases like COVID-19 and is stressing the need for the world to be better prepared for the next pandemic
August 16
August 16
Gunmen kill 2 policemen escorting polio workers in Pakistan
Pakistani officials say that gunmen riding on motorcycles opened fire on police escorting a team of polio workers in the country's northwestern Pakistan, killing two policemen
August 16
August 15
By the Numbers: COVID-19 vaccines and variants
A look at the numbers behind the fall outlook on COVID-19 vaccines, boosters and variants.
August 15
August 15
Abortion foes tap credit cards to get partial Kansas recount
Kansas plans to do a partial hand recount of this month’s decisive vote in favor of abortion rights that won’t change the outcome
August 15
August 15
This state has 7th monkeypox case in child in US
An additional pediatric monkeypox case has been confirmed in Florida.
August 15
August 15
Abortion ruling prompts variety of reactions from states
When the U.S. Supreme Court in June overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 ruling that established a right to abortion, it sparked legal changes and court challenges in states nationwide
August 15
August 15
US offers more monkeypox vaccine to states and cities
U.S. officials said they are able to ship out more monkeypox vaccine doses than previously planned
August 15
August 15
WVa governor: Voters shouldn't decide abortion access issue
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has rejected a suggestion by Democrats to let voters decide whether abortion should continue to be allowed in the state
August 15
August 15
Judge refuses to immediately block Georgia abortion ban
A state judge has refused to immediately stop enforcement of Georgia’s restrictive abortion law
August 15
August 15
Nation's largest city hosts monkeypox town hall as outbreak keeps growing
More than 2,300 monkeypox cases have been reported in New York City.
August 15
August 15
‘Don’t Say Gay’ law confuses some Florida schools
Some Florida schools have moved library books and debated changing textbooks in response to a law critics call “Don’t Say Gay.”
August 15
August 15
New York officials assessing potential spread after polio found in wastewater
Dr. John Brownstein, epidemiologist and Chief Innovation Officer at Boston Children’s Hospital, discusses the Rockland County, New York, polio case and whether the virus could be spreading.
August 15
August 15
British regulator 1st to OK Moderna's updated COVID booster
The new vaccine protects against the original virus and the omicron variant.
August 15
August 15
Britain says monkeypox outbreak 'shows signs of slowing'
British health officials say the monkeypox outbreak across the country “shows signs of slowing” but that it’s still too soon to know if the decline will be maintained
August 15
August 14
Activist offers to pay for Kansas' recount of abortion vote
An anti-abortion activist who heads a small hard-right Republican group said he’s offered to pay the expected $229,000 cost of a hand recount of votes from every Kansas county after a decisive statewide vote affirming abortion rights
August 14
August 13
WHO plans to rename monkeypox over stigmatization concerns
The World Health Organization is holding an open forum to rename the disease monkeypox, after some critics raised concerns the name could be derogatory or have racist connotations
August 13
August 13
Monkeypox? Climate? Deciding what's a national emergency
Climate activists are pressuring President Joe Biden to declare a national climate emergency, something the White House hasn't done yet
August 13
August 13
Ukrainian minister says Russia blocking access to medicines
Ukraine’s health minister has accused Russian authorities of committing a crime against humanity by blocking access to affordable medicines in areas its forces have occupied since invading the country 5 1/2 months ago
August 13
August 12
Idaho Supreme Court won't block strict abortion bans
The Idaho Supreme Court says Idaho’s strict abortion bans will be allowed to take effect while legal challenges play out in court
August 12
August 12
Congress OKs Dems' climate, health bill, a Biden triumph
Democrats have pushed their landmark climate and health care bill through Congress, handing an election-year victory to President Joe Biden
August 12
August 12
Dems push climate, health, tax bill through Congress, a landmark election-year Biden win that once seemed out of reach
Dems push climate, health, tax bill through Congress, a landmark election-year Biden win that once seemed out of reach
August 12
August 12
Why most Americans are unlikely to be infected with polio
The CDC says 99% of fully vaccinated children are protected from polio.
August 12
August 12
Louisiana Supreme Court rejects appeal in abortion ban case
Louisiana’s Supreme Court has rejected an appeal filed by plaintiffs in the ongoing legal battle over the state’s abortion ban
August 12
August 12
Polio detected in NYC's sewage, suggesting virus circulating
This comes weeks after a case of polio was identified in nearby Rockland County.
August 12
August 12
WHO plans to rename monkeypox over stigmatization concerns
The World Health Organization is holding an open forum to rename the disease monkeypox, after some critics raised concerns the name could be derogatory or have racist connotations
August 12
August 12
EXPLAINER: What to know about polio spreading in New York
The polio virus has been found in New York sewage, but officials are stressing that the highest risk is for people who haven't been vaccinated
August 12
August 12
Polio discovered in New York City wastewater samples
It comes after a case was detected in a county just north of the city.
August 12
August 12
Health officials say polio has been found in New York City sewage, suggesting wider spread of virus among unvaccinated
Health officials say polio has been found in New York City sewage, suggesting wider spread of virus among unvaccinated
August 12
August 12
Germany: EU could OK combined COVID vaccines next month
Germany’s health minister says European Union drug regulators may authorize the use of vaccines that are effective against two variants of the coronavirus
August 12
August 11
New Zealand welcomes back first cruise ship since COVID hit
New Zealand has welcomed the first cruise ship to return since the coronavirus pandemic began, signaling a long-sought return to normalcy for the nation’s tourism industry
August 11
August 11
New Zealand welcomes back first cruise ship since COVID hit
New Zealand has welcomed the first cruise ship to return since the coronavirus pandemic began, signaling a long-sought return to normalcy for the nation’s tourism industry
August 11
August 11
Protester: San Francisco paramedic sedated her involuntarily
A protester is suing the city of San Francisco claiming that a San Francisco paramedic injected her with a sedative while she was handcuffed after being removed from a Golden State Warriors game for demonstrating in favor of abortion rights
August 11
August 11
Only half of eligible Americans have gotten their first COVID booster
Older Americans are being hospitalized at a higher rate than other age groups.
August 11
August 11
Iowa governor asks court to allow blocked 2018 abortion ban
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has asked the state courts to allow her to implement a 2018 law banning most abortions
August 11
August 11
CDC drops quarantine, distancing recommendations for COVID
The nation’s top public health agency is relaxing its COVID-19 guidelines and dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person
August 11
August 11
US surpasses 10,000 confirmed cases of monkeypox
Infectious disease specialist Dr. Simone Wildes discusses the importance of vaccines as U.S. monkeypox cases rise.
August 11
August 11
FDA: Take 3 home tests if exposed to COVID to boost accuracy
New U.S. recommendations call for three home tests for people exposed to COVID-19 to improve accuracy
August 11
August 11
J&J COVID vaccine factory forced to trash even more doses
Congressional panel leaders say an additional 135 million doses of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine from a troubled Baltimore factory will have to be destroyed due to quality problems
August 11
August 11
Abortion ruling prompts variety of reactions from states
When the U.S. Supreme Court in June overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 ruling that established a right to abortion, it sparked legal changes and court challenges in states nationwide
August 11
August 11
Abortion ruling prompts variety of reactions from states
When the U.S. Supreme Court in June overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 ruling that established a right to abortion, it sparked legal changes and court challenges in states nationwide
August 11
August 11
CDC no longer requires unvaccinated to quarantine after being exposed to COVID
The CDC also said it is ending test-to-stay in schools.
August 11
August 11
London rolls out polio vaccine boosters to kids as US-linked virus found
The virus has been found in 19 sewage samples across London.
August 11
August 11
EXPLAINER: Online privacy in a post-Roe world
With abortion now or soon to be illegal in over a dozen states and severely restricted in many more, Big Tech companies that collect personal details of their users are facing new calls to limit that tracking and surveillance
August 11