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U.S. Secures 171 Million Omicron Covid Shots Ahead of Fall
After a recent summer surge of Covid-19 cases prompted by new omicron BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants, the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) bought about 171 million doses of new COVID-19 vaccines that specifically target omicron variants.
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CDC Recommends Children Aged 5-11 Receive COVID-19 Vaccine Booster
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Thursday recommended children ages five through 11 receive COVID-19 vaccine booster shots.
Christmas Gets a Shot in the Arm
COVID vaccinations for younger children could bring holidays closer to normal.
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Coronavirus
Some Texas ICU Beds Remain Near Capacity
ICU beds in Texas hospitals remain near capacity despite declines since the peak of the summer surge attributed to the delta variant in August.
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Coronavirus
Pfizer Says Children’s Vaccine Nearly 91% Effective, CDC Approves Booster Shots
Last week, a study showed child-sized doses of the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine are 91% effective at preventing symptomatic infection in 5-to-11-year-olds, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) OK'd booster shots for more people.
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Camps
Want To Make a Difference? Consider a Summer of Service
I clearly remember that feeling of the last day of school and the summer before me -- one filled with swimming lessons, Girl Scout camp, and all kinds of fun activities that my mom would find for us.
Obituaries
Saying Goodbye at a Distance
Last responders balance ensuring safety with bringing closure
Coronavirus
The Great Mask Debate: Who Should Be Required to Wear Them?
State, county officials argue enforcement; restaurant worker sues her employer
AT&T Performing Arts Center Announces Rescheduled Performances
AT&T Performing Arts Center has rescheduled six upcoming performances to align with CDC recommendations during the Covid-19 outbreak, with three performance dates still to be announced.
