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As COVID-19 cases rise again in nursing homes, a few states have begun requiring visitors to present proof that they’re not infected before entering facilities, stoking frustration and dismay among family members. -
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In-demand and unregulated, these sidewalk pop-ups are raising concerns about late results and even fraud.
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The high-quality masks will go to pharmacies and community health centers starting this week in an effort to control the spread of COVID-19.
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For weeks the omicron surge has jammed hospital emergency rooms with patients. Many of them arrive by ambulance, creating long wait times.
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The website launched today, one day ahead of schedule.
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The proposal, though subject to negotiation, is a sign of increased concern amid rising opioid overdoses nationwide.
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The number of California children diagnosed with COVID-19 during the omicron variant surge has “skyrocketed,” challenging earlier notions that the coronavirus largely bypassed children. Child vaccination rates are relatively low, and children who contract COVID-19 could be at increased risk for rare conditions and diabetes.
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The sites will focus on the needs of those ages 12-25, as experts say those are the years when initial mental health concerns often arise.
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It turns out, it's not that hard to find a good mask that's comfortable to wear for hours.
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Although state and federal rules require COVID tests to be free or covered by insurance, people often have to pay hundreds of dollars upfront.
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Updated COVID workplace rules go into effect Friday. Several of the changes increase protections for vaccinated workers.
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Nurses across the state held rallies Thursday to demand safe staffing levels and stronger workplace protections.
