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Fauci calls loosening Covid-19 restrictions inexplicable as variants threaten another surge
While tens of thousands of Americans are infected with the coronavirus each day and more research suggests variants threaten another surge, some state leaders are loosening Covid-19 restrictions against the recommendations of health experts.
[ cnn.com ]These Texas chains will still require masks once the state's mandate is lifted
The end of mask mandates in Texas and Mississippi has created a dilemma for businesses: Keep such safety rules in place to protect against Covid-19 spread, as leading health officials advise, or follow the two states' decisions and loosen restrictions.
[ cnn.com ]Solange Knowles says she was 'literally fighting for my life' while making her last album
Solange Knowles is opening up about her health while making her last album.
[ cnn.com ]Experts are warning of a potential Covid-19 surge
For weeks, public health leaders across the US have stressed that now is not the time to ease Covid-19 restrictions and let up on safety measures, warning that another potentially dangerous surge, fueled by variants, could come soon.
[ cnn.com ]More Americans are dying 'in the prime of their lives,' report finds
Younger and middle-age Americans have been dying at higher rates over the past three decades, marking what is becoming a public health crisis across the US workforce.
[ cnn.com ]Texas governor lifts mask mandate despite warnings
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday he's lifting the mask mandate in Texas, even as health officials warn not to ease safety restrictions.
[ cnn.com ]The pandemic is taking an alarming toll on children
Almost a year into the pandemic, what began as a public health emergency is turning into a mental health crisis among our nation's children and adolescents as they struggle with social isolation, grief, and the switch to remote learning. It is becoming increasingly clear that this crisis will endure well beyond the pandemic.
[ cnn.com ]Whole towns are refusing Covid-19 vaccines in Mexico
For Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, vaccinating all Mexicans is a matter of responsible national health policy as well as social justice.
[ cnn.com ]It's the US' deadliest avalanche season in years. Experts say Covid is partially to blame
The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on the US economy, health care system and schools.
[ cnn.com ]100-year-old UK fundraising hero Captain Tom Moore honored at funeral
Captain Tom Moore, who raised millions for a British charity supporting the National Health Service by walking laps of his garden ahead of his 100th birthday, was honored at a funeral on Saturday.
[ cnn.com ]The new vaccine is a valuable weapon in the battle against Covid-19 and its roll out will be quick, officials say
Officials plan to act quickly after a third vaccine -- from Johnson & Johnson -- is poised to join the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, with 3.9 million doses expected to be available right away, a health official said Friday.
[ cnn.com ]Covid-19 vaccines allegedly stolen, expired and inappropriately administered in Tennessee county, state investigation finds
The health director in Tennessee's largest county resigned Friday after the state health department found that 2,500 Covid-19 vaccine were either wasted or expired and two children were "inappropriately vaccinated" at a county vaccination site.
[ cnn.com ]'Why should I trust you now?' Flint residents grapple with vaccine hesitancy
In 2014, Flint, Michigan switched its water source, causing a crisis that resulted in several deaths and myriad health problems. Now, a strong sense of distrust in government and public health officials is prevalent in residents, the majority of whom are Black and Brown. With the coronavirus vaccine currently rolling out across the country, scarred Flint residents are still wondering whether or not it's safe to take. CNN's Omar Jimenez reports.
[ cnn.com ]Several Republicans tell House they can't attend votes due to 'public health emergency.' They're slated to be at CPAC
Several of former President Donald Trump's closest Republican allies in the House have skipped Friday's votes and enlisted their colleagues to vote on their behalf, signing letters saying they can't attend "due to the ongoing public health emergency."
[ cnn.com ]See Prince Harry and James Corden tour LA on open-air bus
In a rare one-on-one interview with "The Late Late Show" host, the Duke of Sussex said he stepped back from royal duties last year because the British press was "destroying" his mental health.
[ cnn.com ]Rand Paul slammed for grilling Biden's transgender health nominee
Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) questioned Dr. Rachel Levine, Biden's first transgender Cabinet nominee pick over puberty suppression for minors during a confirmation hearing.
[ cnn.com ]Prince Harry says he left royal life because UK press was 'destroying' his mental health
Prince Harry has said he stepped back from the royal family last year because the British press was "destroying" his mental health.
[ cnn.com ]I'm pregnant... should I get the Covid-19 vaccine?
There's enough to worry about during a pregnancy, even without a pandemic. As the vaccine rollout continues, there's still concern over its impact on pregnancy. Covid-19 has added an entirely new layer of health anxiety for anyone expecting a child. That's why one of the biggest questions on many pregnant women's minds is if the Covid-19 vaccine is safe for them.
[ cnn.com ]Senate panel to consider Rachel Levine's historic nomination for HHS assistant secretary
A Senate confirmation hearing will take place on Thursday for President Joe Biden's pick to serve as assistant health secretary, Dr. Rachel Levine, who would make history as the first out transgender federal official to be confirmed by the Senate.
[ cnn.com ]What Covid can teach us about cancer
Over the last year, people have made so many sacrifices to protect their health, from taking care of kids amid school closures to staying isolated from our elderly loved ones. Concerns about family health have driven many of us to great lengths to ensure we stay safe during this public health crisis.
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