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U.S. to end vaccination requirements for international travelers
Beginning on May 12, international travelers entering the country via air, land, or water will no longer be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination
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Infectious disease expert at Fauci's NIAID undercuts the boss by challenging school mask mandates
Scientist Margery Smelkinson discloses her NIAID affiliation on Twitter but not her writing. Continued masking is "unnecessary, even in schools and among the unvaccinated" in Maryland where NIH is based, she says
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Trucker convoy protests Canada-U.S.vaccine mandate, grabs international attention
The “Freedom Convoy” departed from Vancouver on Sunday, with some estimates at 50,000 truck drivers heading for the Canadian capital
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World health officials monitoring new “stealth omicron” variant
The new variant has been detected in over 20 U.S. states
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CDC study suggests unboosted vaccines become worse than nothing against Omicron
Agency confirms "protection against infection wanes to something undetectable," while maintaining that "we do not see that the risk of infection is increased" after lapse of protective window
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U.S. diplomats faced COVID 'anal swabs' in China: Judicial Watch report
At least one American "was given an anal COVID swab at his apartment"
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Boston father denied heart transplant due to COVID vaccine status
"I think my boy is fighting pretty damn courageously and he has integrity and principles he really believes in and that makes me respect him all the more," Ferguson's father said
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The CDC says not to travel to these 4 Latin American countries
"As the COVID-19 situation around the world changes, CDC is monitoring COVID-19 risk in destinations around the world and making travel recommendations," the agency wrote in a statement
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Judge strikes down New York’s mask mandate as illegal
Court rules that Gov. Hochul could not impose the mandate without approval from the legislature
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Restaurateurs ask Congress for additional COVID-19 money as Omicron surge batters industry
Close to 90% of restaurants say they have seen indoor dining numbers go down during Omicron
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Bill Maher praises Florida, says blue states fared worst against COVID
"I’ve been to Florida, the atmosphere was just night and day from California, which was gloomy," Maher said