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New COVID Variant of ‘Concern’ Drives U.S. Travel Bans
The World Health Organization on Friday classified a new COVID-19 variant from South Africa as a “variant of concern,” which means it could be more contagious, cause more severe disease and reduce the efficacy of vaccines and treatments.
Vaccinations Voluntary for UAW Members
The Big Three automakers and the United Auto Workers say unionized workers will not be required to have COVID-19 vaccinations.
CVS Health, Walmart and Walgreens Played Role in Opioid Crisis
The Ohio case is the first time the retail side of the drug industry has been held accountable in the U.S. opioid crisis
Poll: 49% of Parents of Kids 5-11 Reject COVID Shot for Them
Among people overall in the WebMD poll, 56% said they were confident or somewhat confident that the vaccine is safe for that age group.
WHO Warns of 700,000 More COVID-19 Deaths in Europe by March
More than 1.5 million people have already died from COVID-19 in the 53 countries that make up the World Health Organization’s European region. That means the death toll could top 2.2 million by early 2022.