US prison population dropped early in pandemic, but not for Black inmates
A Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report study published today finds that one third of US households used free at-home COVID-19...
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Why the Covid-19 Death Toll in the U.S. Is Still Rising – The Wall Street Journal
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New Zealand’s Daily Blog denounces state surveillance of right-wingers, but demands it for the Socialist Equality Group
Martyn Bradbury, editor of the “left wing” Daily Blog in New Zealand, concluded his weekly “Working Group” podcast on December...
Paxlovid, a drug to treat COVID-19, has been free so far. Next year, patients will have to pay the cost.
Nearly 6 million Americans have taken Paxlovid for free, courtesy of the federal government. The Pfizer pill has helped prevent...
Researchers Find COVID-19 in NYC Sewer Rats
LEXINGTON, Ky. - This year marked the 51st anniversary of the University of Kentucky Pest Control Short Course. While originally...
Being Black & Surviving COVID-19
By Scott Blair Two and a half years ago, Heather Elizabeth-Brown tested positive for COVID-19, and since then, her life...
Georgia Senate runoff live updates, analysis after Warnock win
Today, Democrats and Republicans alike are looking for lessons in the win of Sen. Raphael G. Warnock (D-Ga.) over Republican...
Study spotlights disparities in COVID-19 clinical trials
A study yesterday in JAMA Internal Medicine shows women and racial minorities were underrepresented in both COVID-19 clinical treatment trials...
IDPH COVID numbers Chicago: 3,088 new COVID 19 cases in Illinois, 18 new deaths; experts encourage booster vaccine, flu shot
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois reported 3,088 new COVID cases and 18 new deaths Tuesday.The Illinois Dept. of Public Health says...
A closely divided N.H. House will kick off with votes on Speaker, Secretary of State
Lawmakers in the tightly-divided New Hampshire House will have their first full meeting this week, offering an early chance to...