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Washington Mask Mandate Lifted by Gov. Jay Inslee Effective March 21

Washington Mask Mandate Lifted by Gov. Jay Inslee Effective March 21 With Some Exceptions | Find Out Which Places Still Require Wearing Masks

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced on Thursday that the mask mandate will be lifted starting March 21 in the state of Washington. However, it will still be required in some areas.
California Installs Mask Mandate During Super Bowl LVI | Did Super Bowl Fans Follow the Requirements?

California Installs Mask Mandate During Super Bowl LVI | Did Super Bowl Fans Follow the Requirements?

By Paola Hernández
Super Bowl LVI marks the second big game that is happening amid the COVID pandemic, prompting California state officials and the National Football League to impose rules such as mask mandate to keep the audience and players safe.
Pfizer COVID Vaccine Authorization for Children Under 5 Delayed as FDA Seeks More Data; CDC Says Booster Shots' Efficacy Wanes

Pfizer COVID Vaccine Authorization for Children Under 5 Delayed as FDA Seeks More Data; CDC Says Booster Shots' Efficacy Wanes

By Paola Hernández
The approval of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines for children under five years old hits another delay as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) needed more data.
Bob Saget’s Death Due to Head Trauma Sparks Warning From Experts

Bob Saget's Death Due to Head Trauma Sparks Warning From Experts: "Get It Checked"

By Paola Hernández
Bob Saget's death prompted experts to warn on head traumas. Here's what experts are trying to say.
Mexico City Officials in Hot Water for Giving Anti-Parasitic Drug to Thousands of COVID-19 Patients

Mexico City Officials in Hot Water for Giving Anti-Parasitic Drug to Thousands of COVID-19 Patients

By Paola Hernández
A U.S. academic site blasted Mexico City officials for giving an anti-parasitic drug to thousands of people who tested positive for COVID-19.
Latina Scientist Who Co-Created New Patent-Free COVID-19 Vaccine Among Nobel Peace Prize Nominees

Latina Scientist Who Co-Created New Patent-Free COVID-19 Vaccine Among Nobel Peace Prize Nominees

By Paola Hernández
Latina scientist Maria Elena Bottazzi has co-created a new COVID-19 vaccine with Dr. Peter Hotez, and they became among the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize nominees for their work.
Free COVID-19 Testing Kits in Los Angeles: Date, Time, Availability for Angeleno

Free COVID-19 Testing Kits in Los Angeles: Date, Time, Availability for Angeleno

By Paola Hernández
Earlier in January, California Gov. Gavin Newsom had deployed more than 200 members of the National Guard to help ramp up the state's effort in COVID-19 testing amid the spread of the Omicron variant.
COVID-19 Warning: Americans Traveling to Mexico, Brazil, More Warned of 'Very High Risk'

COVID-19 Warning: Americans Traveling to Mexico, Brazil, More Warned of 'Very High Risk'

By Paola Hernández
Americans will have to reconsider traveling to Mexico after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) placed a new COVID-19 warning, labeling the said country as a "very high" risk.
4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits California | Here's How to Stay Safe Before and During an Earthquake

4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits California | Here's How to Stay Safe Before and During an Earthquake

By Paola Hernández
A 4.1-magnitude earthquake has shaken parts of Southern California, including San Diego and Riverside counties, on Sunday.
Dr. Anthony Fauci Says Upper Midwest, Chicago COVID-19 Cases Are Declining, But Omicron Will Soon Peak in Other States

Dr. Anthony Fauci Says Upper Midwest, Chicago COVID-19 Cases Are Declining, But Omicron Will Soon Peak in Other States

By Paola Hernández
Dr. Anthony Fauci said some areas in the country, such as the Upper Northeast and the Upper Midwest, where COVID-19 cases have peaked, are declining sharply.
Pres. Joe Biden Reveals Free COVID-19 Test Kits: How California, Florida, Texas Residents Can Get It Delivered at Home

Pres. Joe Biden Reveals Free COVID-19 Test Kits: How California, Florida, Texas Residents Can Get It Delivered at Home

By Paola Hernández
The administration of President Joe Biden has ramped up access to testing by launching a website where you can order free COVID-19 test kits.
Americans in Mexico Warned About Los Cabos Hospital That Overcharges, Harasses U.S. Patients

Americans in Mexico Warned About Los Cabos Hospital That Overcharges, Harasses U.S. Patients

By Paola Hernández
The U.S. consulate has warned Americans to avoid a Los Cabos hospital in Mexico, following years of complaints that the facility preyed on Americans.
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy

Biden's Vaccine Mandate Battle: Alaska Joins Texas in Lawsuit Against the Administration After Requiring National Guard's Vaccination

By Paola Hernández
Alaska joins Texas in a lawsuit against the Biden administration over its vaccine mandates on National guards.
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New COVID Variant: WHO Warns of the Omicron Sub Variant 'BA.2'

By Paola Hernández
WHO warns the public about the new COVID variant emerging globally. The World Health Organization (WHO) warned the public about the new COVID variant, also known as "BA.
WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Says It’s Dangerous to Suspect That COVID Variant Is the Pandemic’s Endgame

WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Says It's Dangerous to Suspect That COVID Variant Is the Pandemic's Endgame

By Paola Hernández
The World Health Organization warned the public to not be complacent with hopes that the COVID variant Omicron could be the final phase of the pandemic, with WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus saying that the virus can mutate again.
Thousands of Protesters Gather in Washington D.C. To Rally Against Pres. Joe Biden's Vaccine Mandate

Thousands of Protesters Gather in Washington D.C. To Rally Against Pres. Joe Biden's Vaccine Mandate

By Paola Hernández
Thousands of protesters gathered in Washington D.C. on Sunday to rally against President Joe Biden's vaccine mandate
World-Famous Rio De Janeiro, Sao Paulo Carnival Street Parades Postponed as COVID Cases Spike in Brazil

World-Famous Rio De Janeiro, Sao Paulo Carnival Street Parades Postponed as COVID Cases Spike in Brazil

By Paola Hernández
Rio de Janeiro Carnival street parades in Brazil will not happen as planned due to a surge in COVID-19 cases.
CIA: Mysterious Havana Syndrome Unlikely Caused by Russia or Any Other Foreign Power

CIA: Mysterious Havana Syndrome Unlikely Caused by Russia or Any Other Foreign Power

By Paola Hernández
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) ruled out Russia or any other foreign power's involvement in causing the mysterious illness known as Havana Syndrome.
New Mexico Asks National Guard to Be Substitute Teachers Amid COVID-19 Surge; Around 800 School Staff Needed

New Mexico Asks National Guard to Be Substitute Teachers Amid COVID-19 Surge; Around 800 School Staff Needed

By Paola Hernández
New Mexico's government is calling out the National Guard to help keep classrooms open by serving as substitute teachers amid surging COVID-19 cases.
Dr. Anthony Fauci Warns How Unvaccinated People Could Delay the End of COVID Pandemic in 2022

Dr. Anthony Fauci Warns How Unvaccinated People Could Delay the End of COVID Pandemic in 2022

By Paola Hernández
White House's top medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci cautioned that the unvaccinated population could affect the progress of the COVID pandemic.
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