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‘A silent surge’: While the newest omicron subvariant drives up COVID cases in Florida, effects are mild

Tribune News Service · May 13, 2022

‘A silent surge’: While the newest omicron subvariant drives up COVID cases in Florida, effects are mild

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A subvariant of omicron is spreading rapidly in Florida, and health experts say it will likely become the dominant strain of the virus in the state before the summer.

Tribune News Service · May 12, 2022

The New York Times Uses a CDC Report on Homicides As an Excuse To Attack Private Gun Ownership

The paper blames a "gun-buying spree" during the pandemic for the 2020 jump in murders.

Reason · May 11, 2022

CDC head plans to review agency after COVID response criticism

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention plans to conduct a review after facing a wave of criticism for its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2022

CDC recommends second booster shot for Americans over 50

The plan is an effort to protect older Americans if there is another surge in infections.

Axios · Mar 29, 2022

Omicron subvariant BA.2 spreading rapidly in LA and across the nation

LOS ANGELES — The percentage of omicron subvariant BA.2 cases is rising in Los Angeles County, a trend seen elsewhere nationwide as officials sound the alarm about Congress’s failure to provide critical funding for vaccinations, tests and anti-COVID-19 drugs.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 27, 2022

Omicron subvariant BA.2 spreading rapidly in L.A. and across the nation

LOS ANGELES — The percentage of omicron subvariant BA.2 cases is rising in Los Angeles County, a trend seen elsewhere nationwide as officials sound the alarm about Congress’ failure to provide critical funding for vaccinations, tests and anti-COVID drugs.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 25, 2022

COVID-19 rates plunge as decision nears on US asylum limits

COVID-19 rates are plunging among migrants crossing the border from Mexico as the Biden administration faces a decision to end or extend sweeping restrictions on asylum that are aimed at limiting the virus’ spread

The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2022

CDC head rips Ron DeSantis over masks

"Those students should have been comfortable wearing a mask," the CDC head said. "It is absolutely their choice"

Salon · Mar 4, 2022

The CDC's Explanation for Its Reversal on School Mask Mandates Is Transparently Dishonest

The agency emphasizes that children face a very low risk from COVID-19, which it has known all along.

Reason · Feb 28, 2022