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As California coronavirus cases rise, Bay Area divided about imposing new mask rules

SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco and the greater Bay Area were pioneers in imposing the nation's first regional stay-at-home order in early 2020 when the coronavirus first hit. And the region takes pride in the relatively low cumulative death rate throughout the pandemic.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 9, 2022

US Schedules Covid-19 Vaccines For Children Below Five Years

The U.S. government is preparing to launch vaccines for children below five in conjunction with educational and outreach efforts, pending approval by federal regulators, the Wall Street Journal reports. The government looks to provide ten million initial doses as the virus spreads nationwide, leaving the parents anxious. The vaccinations could begin…

Benzinga · Jun 9, 2022

Officials: Millions of COVID-19 shots ordered for youngest

White House officials say orders have been coming in for COVID-19 vaccine doses for small children

The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2022

An Easy Fix: Don’t Let 18-Year-Olds Buy Assault Rifles

Federal law requires handgun owners to be at least 21 years old. That's not the case for AR-15s.

Texas Observer · Jun 8, 2022

Monkeypox designated a 'notifiable disease' as UK ramps up response

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said laboratories must also tell it if the virus is identified in a sample.

Daily Record · Jun 8, 2022

COVID-19 still surging in California’s capital region. Will subvariants lead to even more?

A major Sacramento K-12 district has returned to indoor masking, a Bay Area county of more than 1.6 million people has reverted to a countywide mask mandate, and transmission and hospitalization rates for COVID-19 continue to swell throughout California as a new pair of omicron subvariants make up a growing…

Tribune News Service · Jun 7, 2022

Tick that makes you allergic to meat is spreading across US

Disease ecologist points to warmer climate as cause of Lone Star tick’s eastward expansion

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2022

Cashless Debit Card trial to end with auditor-general's report the final nail in its coffin

A damning auditor-general's report into the Cashless Debit Card has been released, along with confirmation it will cease in Hinkler and across Australia, giving this parent back her financial freedom.

ABC News · Jun 7, 2022

Why are boosted Americans testing positive for COVID-19 more often than those without extra shot?

Since late February, Americans who have gotten a booster shot appear to be testing positive for COVID-19 more often than those vaccinated without the extra shot, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Jun 7, 2022

The 5 best disinfectant wipes for travel

The best disinfectant wipes for travel are highly portable and contain proven antibacterial ingredients — here are five options to take on your next trip.

Mic · Jun 7, 2022