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Here's why the US government is changing rent relief distribution
There is still emergency rental assistance available for those struggling to cover their rent because of the pandemic. But some of that aid will soon be shifted to places that have run out of funds and still have people in need of help.
[ cnn.com ]Travel doors slam shut as new Covid variant triggers alarm
The European Union and other major destinations have moved to block flights from African countries following the discovery of an aggressive mutation of the Covid-19 virus, echoing previous emergency responses that triggered a global freeze on travel.
[ cnn.com ]This is why you can't find rapid at-home Covid tests in America
While developing a rapid test that detects the coronavirus in someone's saliva, Blink Science, a Florida-based startup, heard something startling: The Food and Drug Administration had more than 3,000 emergency use authorization applications and didn't have the resources to get through them.
[ cnn.com ]San Francisco declares a water shortage emergency and urges residents to cut usage
San Francisco declared a water shortage emergency and is calling for a 10% reduction across its regional system, Mayor London Breed announced Tuesday.
[ cnn.com ]The 'Biden 2024' debate is a straight-up loser for Dems
• WH: Biden intends to run for reelection • Analysis: There's a major problem with the narrative on inflation • CNN Exclusive: Dems call for Biden to ban oil exports and tap emergency reserves
[ cnn.com ]Space junk is a massive problem. Russia's anti-satellite missile test just made it worse
Days after world powers wrapped up a monumental climate summit in Glasgow, another environmental emergency was unfolding -- this time in space.
[ cnn.com ]Rescuing our kids from Covid trauma is vital for healing America
Now that the Pfizer vaccines have been authorized for emergency use in children ages 5 to 11, I, like so many parents across the US, am breathing a sigh of relief that my little ones can finally be protected against Covid-19. We still have a lot of work to do to ensure we emerge from this pandemic as soon as possible, but as a pediatrician and the Surgeon General of California, I recognize that reining in the virus can't be the end of the story.
[ cnn.com ]New Delhi braces for emergency measures as toxic smog worsens
India's federal pollution control board on Friday ordered states and local bodies to be in "complete readiness" to tackle New Delhi's worsening smog conditions due to a drop in temperature and wind speeds.
[ cnn.com ]Minnesota Vikings vaccinated player was rushed to ER with Covid-19 symptoms, coach says
A Minnesota Vikings player was rushed to an emergency room after experiencing shortness of breath from Covid-19, according to Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer.
[ cnn.com ]Pfizer expected to seek booster authorization for all adults
Pfizer is expected to seek US Food and Drug Administration emergency use authorization for a coronavirus vaccine booster shot for people 18 and older, a Biden administration official said Monday. The request could come as soon as this week, although the date could shift.
[ cnn.com ]Ethiopia appears to be detaining people 'based on ethnicity,' human rights commission warns
Authorities in Ethiopia appear to be detaining people "based on ethnicity" under the state of emergency declared last week, the country's human rights commission warned Monday.
[ cnn.com ]Spanish police search for passengers who fled plane after emergency landing
Spanish authorities have arrested 12 people who were part of a group of 21 passengers that fled a plane after it was forced to make an emergency landing at Palma airport on the Balearic island of Mallorca, Spain, state news agency EFE reports.
[ cnn.com ]Pediatrician or pharmacy? Expert weighs in on how to get a Covid vaccine appointment for your child
Now that health officials in the US have issued emergency use authorization for a vaccine for younger children, the next step in vaccinating children is families finding the nearest dose.
[ cnn.com ]Indian homegrown Covid-19 shot wins WHO emergency use approval
The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday that it has granted approval for Indian drugmaker Bharat Biotech's home-grown Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use listing, paving the way for it to be accepted as a valid vaccine in many poor countries.
[ cnn.com ]Rebels threaten Ethiopian capital as UN slams atrocities committed in Tigray conflict
Troops allied against Ethiopia's central government are on the outskirts of Addis Ababa, a diplomatic source told CNN Wednesday, a day after authorities announced a nationwide state of emergency and called on citizens to take up arms to defend the capital.
[ cnn.com ]If a child has a history of allergies, should they skip the Covid vaccine? An expert weighs in
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended the Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, and CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky officially gave the green light on that guidance Tuesday. This development follows the US Food and Drug Administration approval last Friday of emergency use authorization for Pfizer-BioNTech's vaccine for that age group. This cohort of younger children can begin receiving these shots as early as this week.
[ cnn.com ]Nigeria races to find survivors as 22 die in building collapse
Rescuers in Nigeria on Wednesday raced to find survivors, two days after a high-rise building under construction collapsed and trapped scores of people in the commercial capital Lagos, as the death toll rose to 22, an emergency official said.
[ cnn.com ]Emergency vaccine rule for large employers will be issued 'in the coming days'
• Infertility is not a risk with vaccines for kids • 2,300 NYC firefighters call out sick as vaccine mandate begins
[ cnn.com ]Opinion: Why you should vaccinate your 5-to-11-year-old
On Friday, the US Food and Drug Administration authorized Pfizer-BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use in children 5-11. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is expected to make final clinical recommendations soon. This represents an important milestone in this pandemic, as, up to now, children under 12 have not had the protections that vaccines offer. Parents of children 5-11 years should take advantage of this opportunity to both protect them and take us one step closer to ending this pandemic.
[ cnn.com ]Once kids are vaccinated, can they stop wearing masks? An expert weighs in
A US Food and Drug Administration advisory committee recommended Tuesday that the agency grant emergency use authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. Next, the FDA decides whether to authorize the vaccine, and then the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory committee will meet to consider whether it should be recommended for that age group. If CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky signs off on that recommendation, younger children could be getting vaccinated next week.
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