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The 'vast majority' of U.S. COVID-19 deaths are still unvaccinated adults 65 and older

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The 'vast majority' of U.S. COVID-19 deaths are still unvaccinated adults 65 and older Peter Weber, Senior editor YahooNews
 
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The California and Florida Covid-19 experiences: Sharp contrasts in cases

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Florida is the only state where more people are dying of COVID now than ever before. What went wrong? Ron DeSantis is the first (and so far only) governor in the U.S.
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South Dakota Covid cases quintuple after Sturgis big motorcycle rally

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South Dakota Covid cases quintuple after Sturgis motorcycle rally Meade County, home to Sturgis, has had a more than 1,500 percent increase in cases in the past 14 days. NBC News

Two weeks after the annual motorcycle rally in Sturgis, South Dakota, reported Covid infections in the state have risen nearly sixfold.

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More colleges are requiring the COVID-19 vaccine. Some are starting to kick out unvaccinated students.

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More colleges are requiring the COVID-19 vaccine. Some are starting to kick out unvaccinated students. Students who don't get vaccinated against COVID-19 risk paying thousands for coronavirus testing, loss of WiFi on campus and even disenrollment. Lindsay Schnell USA TODAY
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Legal analysis: U.S. COVID-19 vaccine approval is 'seismic' shift for legality of mandates, experts say

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U.S. COVID-19 vaccine approval is 'seismic' shift for legality of mandates, experts say Formal U.S approval of the Pfizer Inc /BioNTech SE COVID-19 vaccine will make it nearly impossible to successfully challenge mandates by employers, legal experts said. Tom Hals Reuters
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The Italian experience: includes a health certificate showing vaccination status

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Italy – once overwhelmed by COVID-19 – turns to a health pass and stricter measures to contain virus Italians must now present a form of vaccine passport called a 'Green Pass' to enter many indoor establishments. Xinhua News Agency via Getty ImagesCases of COVID-19 are surging around the world, but the course of the pandemic varies widely from country to country.
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The Swedish experience: After deciding not to lock down, its COVID-19 death rate is up to 10 times higher than its neighbors

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A year and a half after Sweden decided not to lock down, its COVID-19 death rate is up to 10 times higher than its neighbors Sweden may have seen fewer people die of COVID-19 had it implemented tighter lockdown rules or mask mandates. Aria Bendix YahooNews

  • Sweden decided not to implement a full-scale lockdown during the pandemic.

  • It now has up to 10 times as many COVID-19 deaths per capita as its Nordic neighbors.

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U.S: Mask, vaccine conflicts descend into violence and harassment

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Mask, vaccine conflicts descend into violence and harassment PHOENIX (AP) — The Hawaii lieutenant governor watched in horror as protesters showed up outside his condo, yelled at him through bullhorns and beamed strobe lights into the building to harass him over vaccine requirements. AP NEWS

PHOENIX (AP) — The Hawaii lieutenant governor watched in horror as protesters showed up outside his condo, yelled at him through bullhorns and beamed strobe lights into the building to harass him over vaccine requirements.

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Some people in Mississippi are ingesting an unproven livestock dewormer to counter coronavirus

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As covid-19 surges in Mississippi, some people are ingesting an unproven livestock dewormer Mississippi State Epidemiologist Paul Byers warned that “at least 70 percent of the recent calls” to poison control have been related to the ingestion of ivermectin “purchased at livestock supply centers.” Timothy Bella Washington Post
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U.S. CDC urges travelers at high risk of severe COVID-19 to avoid cruises

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U.S. CDC asks travelers at high risk of severe COVID-19 to avoid cruises The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Friday people at an increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 should avoid travel on cruise ships, including river cruises, irrespective of their vaccination status. Reuters Reuters
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