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CNN)As Covid-19 cases rise again in nursing homes, a few states have begun requiring visitors to present proof that they're not infected before entering facilities, stoking frustration and dismay among family members.

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Free U.S. COVID-19 tests: What you need to know to order tests or get reimbursed

Wed, 2022-01-19 12:22 — mike kraft

Free COVID-19 tests: What you need to know to order tests or get reimbursed The Biden administration launched a new test-ordering website, COVIDTests.gov. Insurers also must reimburse consumers for home tests YahooNews

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U.S. -- Biden administration to distribute 400 million free N95 masks to American public

Wed, 2022-01-19 09:04 — mike kraft

Biden administration to distribute 400 million free N95 masks to the public The Biden administration will make 400 million N95 masks available to Americans for free starting next week, a White House official told CNN, the latest federal step aimed at reining in the US' Covid-19 surge. By <a href="/profiles/aditi-sandal">Aditi Sangal</a> and <a href="/profiles/adrienne-vogt">Adrienne Vogt</a>, CNN CNN

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U.S. CDC warns against travel to 22 destinations over COVID-19

Tue, 2022-01-18 19:05 — mike kraft

U.S. CDC warns against travel to 22 destinations over COVID-19 The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday advised against travel to 22 nations and territories because of a rising number of COVID-19 cases, including for Israel, Australia, Egypt, Albania, Argentina and Uruguay. David Shepardson Reuters

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New Virginia governor’s order on masks prompts confusion, law suits

Tue, 2022-01-18 17:56 — mike kraft

Confusion, lawsuit follow Virginia governor's order on masks | AP News RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia's new Republican governor was facing pushback from Democratic lawmakers, school districts and a group of parents who sued him Tuesday over an executive order that aims to create an opt-out for classroom mask mandates. AP NEWS

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Free COVID-19 test rollout begins early online in Beta version

Tue, 2022-01-18 17:41 — mike kraft

(CNN) The federal government has quietly launched its website to sign up for free Covid-19 tests, allowing people to order a maximum of four tests shipped directly to their household.

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Supreme Court rejects bid to block mask mandate on airplanes

Tue, 2022-01-18 10:20 — mike kraft

Supreme Court rejects bid to block mask mandate on airplanes The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a request to block a federal mask mandate for air travel. John Kruzel TheHill

The emergency application was filed by a father on behalf of himself and his 4-year-old autistic son, both of whom claim to be medically incapable of wearing masks for extended periods.

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U.S. would seek global approach to updating Covid-19 vaccines, official says

Tue, 2022-01-18 10:14 — mike kraft

U.S. would seek global approach to updating Covid-19 vaccines, official says If the Food and Drug Administration decides to update Covid-19 vaccines to take better aim at Omicron or other variants, it is unlikely to go it alone. Helen Branswell STAT

IF the Food and Drug Administration decides to update Covid-19 vaccines to take better aim at Omicron or other variants, it is unlikely to go it alone.

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Overview: International developments-_Australia, Asia, Europe

Tue, 2022-01-18 09:44 — mike kraft

What you need to know about the coronavirus right now Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: Reuters Reuters

-- Australia suffered its deadliest day of the pandemic on Tuesday as a fast-moving Omicron outbreak continued to push up hospitalisation rates to record levels, even as daily infections eased slightly.

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