NYC schools face stark drops in math proficiency in wake of COVID-19 pandemic
New York City schools faced stark drops in math in the first release of state test scores since the COVID-19...
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Arizona weekly COVID-19 update adds 3,402 cases, 44 deaths
Reported COVID-19 cases in Arizona last week dropped again from the week prior to mark the lowest report since April, according to...
COVID-19 vaccines protect against severe outcomes but less so over time
A pair of studies published yesterday in JAMA show that COVID-19 vaccines offer good protection against severe illness and death,...
The pandemic’s not over, but Colorado and the feds are winding down the public health response. So who fills in the gaps?
Starting next year, the federal government and the state of Colorado plan to play much smaller roles in managing COVID-19,...
Will Long COVID Exacerbate Existing Disparities in Health and Employment?
Early data show that as of August 8, 2022, rates of self-reported long COVID are one quarter to one third...
DeSantis risks voter backlash in Florida with migrant flights
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is facing mounting scrutiny in his home state over his controversial decision last week to...
DeVos: Republicans Must Seize ‘Window of Opportunity’ on School Choice
Former secretary of education Betsy DeVos on Wednesday said blowback against COVID-era school closures and "woke" teachers has given Republicans...
COVID in California: Japan to open borders to travelers next month
End of pandemic “still a long way off,” says WHO Officials from the World Health Organization said the COVID-19 pandemic...
Kamala Harris visits Milwaukee as midterm elections heat up
With less than seven weeks to go before the midterm elections, Vice President Kamala Harris swept into Milwaukee Thursday for...
People of Color with Long COVID Face Uphill Battle to Be Heard
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