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States are turning away unemployment aid. Workers fear choice between health and a paycheck.
JACKSON, Miss. — For Kelvin Wade, 34, the pandemic is far from over. He recently marked the anniversary of his…
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Vaccine resistance may hobble Orange County’s July 4 herd immunity goal
Operation Independence — Orange County’s goal to reach herd immunity against the coronavirus by the Fourth of July holiday —…
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Retailers — and their customers — are divided over maskless shopping
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest guidance about masks has divided retailers — and their customers — with…
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L.A. County orders Trader Joe’s, Walmart and other chains not to relax mask rules
L.A. County’s director of public health Monday said officials have been contacting a number of retail chains to emphasize that…
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Ohio sees boost in shots after it announces $1 million vaccination lottery
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s $5 million lottery to encourage vaccinations appears to be an early win. State health officials said…
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CDC’s deputy director, Dr. Anne Schuchat, to retire from agency
Dr. Anne Schuchat, a top official at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, announced her retirement Monday. Another high-profile…
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Eric Clapton feared he would ‘never play again’ after ‘disastrous’ time with vaccine
The COVID-19 vaccines’ second dose can pack a heavy punch. But while most people experience flu-like symptoms and complain of…
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How do you persuade someone to get vaccinated? Tips for a productive conversation
These are frustrating times. In the span of about a month, American society seemingly went from “we must reserve our…
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California will wait until June 15 to adopt new CDC mask guidelines
Californians fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can go mask-free in most indoor settings starting June 15 — which also is the…
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L.A. Unified to roll out major COVID-19 vaccine effort at 250 schools
The Los Angeles school district is launching an ambitious campaign to vaccinate 12- to 15-year-old students before the end of…
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