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Opinion: The judge who tossed mask mandate misunderstood public health law, legal experts say

Wed, 2022-04-20 09:03 — mike kraft

The judge who tossed mask mandate misunderstood public health law, legal experts say Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle's decision hinged on a definition of the word 'sanitation' that public health experts and legal scholars say missed the mark. NPR.org

When U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle tossed out the federal government's transportation mask mandate on Monday, she relied in part on her interpretation of the term "sanitation."

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Guidance on whether to still wear masks while traveling

Wed, 2022-04-20 08:56 — mike kraft

Do I still need to wear a mask? A guide to help you decide. Here’s what we know about the science of masking to help you make decisions about if, when and where to cover your face. Washington Post

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U.S. Justice Dept. to appeal decision lifting mask mandate on planes, trains if CDC deems rule necessary

Wed, 2022-04-20 08:45 — mike kraft

Justice Dept. to appeal decision lifting mask mandate on planes, trains if CDC deems rule necessary The Justice Department is not asking for a stay of the lower court decision, meaning passengers will continue to be able to fly without face coverings. NBC News

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CDC shakes up COVID travel advisory system, removes every country from its 'Do Not Travel' list

Tue, 2022-04-19 10:22 — FNUOvviyaa

CDC shakes up COVID travel advisory system, removes every country from its 'Do Not Travel' list The CDC on Monday removed all 89 countries from its "Do Not Travel" list. The Level 4 designation will now be reserved for "special circumstances." YahooNews

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White House announces global COVID-19 summit in May

Mon, 2022-04-18 13:07 — FNUOvviyaa

White House announces global COVID-19 summit in May The White House on Monday announced it would co-host a global COVID-19 summit in May, in a bid to boost efforts to vaccinate the world. The announcement comes as efforts to fight the virus g… psullivan The Hill

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The summit, scheduled to be held virtually on May 12, will be co-hosted by the United States; Belize, chair of the Caribbean Community; Germany, the G-7 president; Indonesia, the G-20 president; and Senegal, chair of the African Union...

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Shanghai reports first deaths in current COVID-19 outbreak

Mon, 2022-04-18 12:49 — FNUOvviyaa

Shanghai reports first deaths in current COVID-19 outbreak BEIJING (AP) — Shanghai authorities on Monday reported the first COVID-19 deaths in the latest outbreak in China’s most populous and wealthiest city. All three people who died were elderly, had underlying diseases such as diabetes and hypertension and had not been vaccinated against the coronavirus, city Health Commission inspector Wu Ganyu told journalists. AP NEWS

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China's Xian imposes temporary, partial lockdown to fight Omicron flare-up

Fri, 2022-04-15 14:44 — FNUOvviyaa

China's Xian imposes temporary, partial lockdown to fight Omicron flare-up The northwestern Chinese city of Xian said on Friday it will temporarily impose a partial lockdown to reduce its 13 million residents' movement, after reporting dozens of COVID-19 infections this month, as China fights a record wave of cases. Reuters Reuters

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FDA authorizes first Covid-19 breath test

Fri, 2022-04-15 14:37 — FNUOvviyaa

FDA authorizes first Covid-19 breath test | CNN The US Food and Drug Administration has granted emergency use authorization to the first Covid-19 test that spots chemical compounds associated with the coronavirus in breath, the agency said Thursday. Katherine Dillinger CNN

The FDA said the InspectIR Covid-19 Breathalyzer, which is about the size of a piece of carry-on luggage, can be used in medical offices and mobile testing sites. It can give results in less than three minutes...

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CDC extends travel mask requirement to May 3 as COVID rises

Thu, 2022-04-14 15:09 — FNUOvviyaa

CDC extends travel mask requirement to May 3 as COVID rises WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it is extending the nationwide mask requirement for airplanes and public transit for 15 days as it monitors an uptick in COVID-19 cases. AP NEWS

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“In order to assess the potential impact the rise of cases has on severe disease, including hospitalizations and deaths, and health care system capacity, the CDC order will remain in place at this time,” the agency said in a statement...

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