Winter’s wisdom: In the heart of darkness, there is a light
By David G. Allan, CNN Let us beat a hasty retreat. Jump into a hole, down to a cozy warren, deep below the surface. That’s where the wisdom of…
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Idaho files emergency motion asking SCOTUS to reinstate stay on OSHA vaccine mandate
Governor Brad Little announced on Monday that Idaho, joined by 26 other states, filed an emergency motion to reinstate the stay in the U.S. Supreme…
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Idaho deactivates crisis standards of care in northern Idaho, continues to monitor Omicron
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has deactivated Crisis Standards of Care (CSC) in the Panhandle Health District in accordance…
Continue Reading FDA approves first injectable PrEP medication to lower HIV risk
By Katherine Dillinger, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first injectable medication for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to…
Continue Reading 1 in 5 parents admit their stress level ruins the holidays for their children, according to a new poll
You’re racing around town, trying to purchase a present for everyone on your…
Continue Reading CDC moves 8 places, including the world’s No. 2 destination, to its highest travel risk level
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention added eight destinations to its highest-risk category for travel on Monday, including the world’s…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 680 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 680 new COVID-19 cases and 0 new deaths over the…
Continue Reading 1 in 5 parents admit their stress level ruins the holidays for their children, according to a new poll
By Megan Marples, CNN You’re racing around town, trying to purchase a present for everyone on your list. The past week has been filled with…
Continue Reading Queen Elizabeth II will not travel to Sandringham for Christmas, palace source says
By Rob Picheta, Lauren Kent and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II will not travel to Sandringham for Christmas and will…
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Wyoming joins states asking Supreme Court to block OSHA vaccine mandate rule
Wyoming has asked the Supreme Court to halt implementation of the emergency temporary standard issued by the Occupational Safety and Health…
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Final deadline to enroll for Your Health Idaho insurance approaches
Idahoans looking to find 2022 health insurance coverage still have a few days left to enroll through the state health insurance exchange, Your Health…
Continue Reading NBA to allow teams with COVID-19 issues to sign replacement players, memo says
The National Basketball Association (NBA) will allow teams dealing with COVID-19 issues to add replacement players due to the rising number of cases,…
Continue Reading As Omicron looms, here are 5 ways to ease anxiety
Just when we thought we could exhale and enjoy the holidays, the newest coronavirus variant Omicron has given us another gut punch. With this renewed…
Continue Reading This 10-year-old boy asked Santa last year for a cure for COVID-19. This year he has a new request
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Continue Reading Omicron ‘is going to take over’ this winter, and Fauci says Americans should brace for a ‘tough few weeks to months’
The United States is likely in for a hard winter as the Omicron variant of COVID-19 spreads rapidly, Dr. Anthony Fauci says, straining a health care…
Continue Reading US could be in store for a ‘grim beginning’ to the new year, experts warn, as dual variants of COVID-19 spread
With the Delta and Omicron coronavirus variants spreading across the nation as the new year approaches, health experts are urging Americans to get…
Continue Reading Why changing the definition of ‘fully vaccinated’ could be difficult
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention might consider redefining what it means to be “fully vaccinated” against COVID-19 to include a…
Continue Reading Moderna booster shot increases antibody levels against Omicron, company says
Biotechnology company Moderna announced Monday that preliminary data suggests its half-dose booster shot increased antibody levels against Omicron…
Continue Reading How Omicron is hitting travel to Europe
Several European countries have been forced into lockdown over the past few days as the highly-contagious Omicron variant continues to spread at an…
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Holiday season lights a bright spot amid pandemic resurgence
By DAVID SHARP Associated Press CUMBERLAND, Maine (AP) — The holiday season is shining brightly despite COVID-19. From Maine to California, more…
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Virus fears widen as omicron variant takes hold across US
By PHILIP MARCELO and JILL LAWLESS Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — The nation’s second-largest city has called off its New Year’s Eve…
Continue Reading Moderna booster shot increases antibody levels against Omicron, company says
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Biotechnology company Moderna announced Monday that preliminary data suggests its half-dose booster shot increased antibody…
Continue Reading Why changing the definition of ‘fully vaccinated’ could be difficult
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention might consider redefining what it means to be “fully…
Continue Reading Omicron is now the dominant strain of coronavirus in the US, according to the CDC
By Travis Caldwell and Claire Colbert, CNN The Omicron Covid-19 variant is now the most dominant strain in the US, accounting for over 73% of new…
Continue Reading Omicron now accounts for 73% of coronavirus cases in the US, according to the CDC
By Travis Caldwell, CNN [Breaking news update at 6:03 p.m.] The omicron variant now accounts for over 73% of new coronavirus cases in the US,…
Continue Reading These are the latest Covid-19 postponements and cancellations in professional and college sports
By Steve Almasy and Homero De la Fuente, CNN Covid-19 has become the main opponent of several professional leagues and university sports programs as…
Continue Reading Covid-19 was third leading cause of death in 2020, driving record rise in death rate and nearly two-year drop in life expectancy
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Covid-19 claimed hundreds of thousands of lives in the United States in 2020, driving a record increase in the death rate…
Continue Reading Science reporters say new Covid-19 surge is a ‘collective issue’
By Brian Stelter, CNN Business A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free…
Continue Reading Outgoing NIH director says Trump and other Republicans pressured him to endorse unproven Covid-19 remedies and to fire Fauci
By Deidre McPhillips and Devan Cole, CNN The outgoing director of the National Institutes of Health said Sunday that he faced political pressure from…
Continue Reading TSA screens more than 2M passengers for third straight day, despite rise in COVID-19 cases
Despite a rise in COVID-19 cases and new restrictions emerging across the country, travelers at US airports do not appear to be deterred from…
Continue Reading As Omicron looms, here are 5 ways to ease anxiety
By Jelena Kecmanovic, CNN Just when we thought we could exhale and enjoy the holidays, the newest coronavirus variant Omicron has given us another…
Continue Reading Budget Christmas 101: Pandemic hardships don’t mean the holidays are canceled
By Kristen Rogers, CNN The holidays are often a time when financial goals are in opposition with showing people love in the grandest of ways. Reining…
Continue Reading Budget Christmas 101: Pandemic hardships don’t mean the holidays are canceled
By Kristen Rogers, CNN The holidays are often a time when financial goals are in opposition with showing people love in the grandest of ways. Reining…
Continue Reading Why the mask mandate on planes is good for business
By Chris Isidore, CNN Business Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly stirred up some controversy Wednesday when he suggested that wearing masks on planes…
Continue Reading Medical marijuana and autism: ‘I’m getting my boy back,’ mom says
By Natalie Angley, CNN At first, Joann Fouquette’s son, Ezra, was hitting all the milestones. It’s what every new mom hopes for: a happy,…
Continue Reading Medical marijuana and autism: ‘I’m getting my boy back,’ mom says
By Natalie Angley, CNN At first, Joann Fouquette’s son, Ezra, was hitting all the milestones. It’s what every new mom hopes for: a happy,…
Continue Reading As Omicron looms, here are 5 ways to ease anxiety
By Jelena Kecmanovic, CNN Just when we thought we could exhale and enjoy the holidays, the newest coronavirus variant Omicron has given us another…
Continue Reading Omicron ‘is going to take over’ this winter, and Fauci says Americans should brace for a ‘tough few weeks to months’
By Dakin Andone and Susannah Cullinane, CNN The United States is likely in for a hard winter as the Omicron variant of Covid-19 spreads rapidly, Dr.…
Continue Reading Omicron ‘is going to take over’ this winter, and Fauci says Americans should brace for a ‘tough few weeks to months’
By Dakin Andone and Susannah Cullinane, CNN The United States is likely in for a hard winter as the Omicron variant of Covid-19 spreads rapidly, Dr.…
Continue Reading California school system is sending every student and staff member home with a Covid-19 antigen test for the holidays
By Lauren M. Johnson, CNN With the Omicron variant spreading quickly across the US, several school districts are sending Covid-19 antigen tests home…
Continue Reading Long lines for Covid-19 testing as Omicron variant looms
By Jen Christensen and Tara Subramaniam, CNN The lines for Covid-19 testing are long from New York to Miami-Dade County again, and good luck finding…
Continue Reading Long lines for Covid-19 testing as Omicron variant looms
By Jen Christensen and Tara Subramaniam, CNN The lines for Covid-19 testing are long from New York to Miami-Dade County again, and good luck finding…
Continue Reading ‘SNL’ goes without an audience and airs pre-taped sketches due to rising Covid-19 cases
By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business “Saturday Night Live” wasn’t exactly live from New York on Saturday night. The NBC variety show…
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OSHA vaccine mandate penalties to start Jan. 10
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration says it will not issue citations tied to its coronavirus vaccination mandate before Jan.…
Continue Reading The Radio City Rockettes’ ‘Christmas Spectacular’ shows are canceled due to Covid-19
By Dakin Andone, CNN The Covid-19 surge has prompted yet another cancellation, this time for the Radio City Music Hall’s Rockettes, who…
Continue Reading What we can learn from Ben Affleck’s comments about his marriage and addiction
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN For as much controversy as actor Ben Affleck stirred when talking about his marriage and addiction, he also shined a light…
Continue Reading What we can learn from Ben Affleck’s comments about his marriage and addiction
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN For as much controversy as actor Ben Affleck stirred when talking about his marriage and addiction, he also shined a light…
Continue Reading For the second Christmas in a row, hospital workers will face the trauma of Covid-19 patient deaths
By Travis Caldwell, Sara Sidner, Stephanie Becker and Dan Przygoda, CNN For the second year in a row, weary doctors and nurses on the front lines of…
Continue Reading It’s not clear yet if Omicron is a milder variant. But its rapid spread is certain to overwhelm hospitals, experts say
By Aya Elamroussi and Dakin Andone, CNN The research is still early on the virulence of the Omicron coronavirus variant — but what’s…
Continue Reading Going somewhere? Here’s how to test yourself for COVID-19 before you do
If you need to know whether you have coronavirus but don’t want to deal with appointment scheduling and clinic wait times, a self-test can be a…
Continue Reading California school system is sending every student and staff member home with a Covid-19 antigen test for the holidays
By Lauren M. Johnson, CNN With the Omicron variant spreading quickly across the US, several school districts are sending Covid-19 antigen tests home…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 389 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 389 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths…
Continue Reading What you should know about taking an at-home Covid-19 test
By Kristen Rogers, CNN If you need to know whether you have coronavirus but don’t want to deal with appointment scheduling and clinic wait…
Continue Reading ‘Test-to-stay’ works to keep students in school safely, CDC director says
New evidence shows that a practice known as test-to-stay works to keep children in classrooms safely, even if they’ve been exposed to the virus that…
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Omicron variant presence confirmed in Wyoming
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, at least one case involving the newer omicron variant has been confirmed within the state, according to the…
Continue Reading Pfizer’s child-sized vaccine fails to produce expected immunity in younger kids; company adds third dose to trials
Vaccine maker Pfizer said Friday that trials of its vaccine in children ages 2 to 5 show it did not provide the expected immunity in kids this age…
Continue Reading Pfizer’s child-sized vaccine fails to produce expected immunity in younger kids; company adds third dose to trials
By Maggie Fox and Virginia Langmaid, CNN Vaccine maker Pfizer said Friday that trials of its vaccine in children ages 2 to 5 show that it did not…
Continue Reading Covid leads to NFL, NHL postponements, NCAA delays and cancellations
By Steve Almasy and Homero De la Fuente, CNN Covid-19 is causing headaches for professional leagues and university sports programs, who find…
Continue Reading Going somewhere? Here’s how to test yourself for Covid-19 before you do
By Kristen Rogers, CNN If you need to know whether you have coronavirus but don’t want to deal with appointment scheduling and clinic wait…
Continue Reading ‘Test-to-stay’ works to keep students in school safely, CDC director says
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN New evidence shows that a practice known as test-to-stay works to keep children in classrooms safely, even if they’ve…
Continue Reading London bars and restaurants are shutting themselves down as Omicron rips through UK
As the Omicron variant sweeps through the United Kingdom, pushing daily coronavirus infections to their highest level on record, British businesses…
Continue Reading What can the world learn from countries where Omicron is surging?
South Africa, the United Kingdom and Denmark are three of the countries where the Omicron variant is now surging, less than a month after it was…
Continue Reading A COVID-19 ‘viral blizzard’ is about to hit the US, expert says, with ‘millions’ to be infected soon
The coronavirus will hit millions of Americans in a “viral blizzard” within a few weeks as infections from the Omicron variant pile on top of Delta,…
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CDC endorses schools’ coronavirus ‘test-to-stay’ policies
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials are endorsing “test-to-stay” policies that allow close contacts of…
Continue Reading New York state sees record daily high of new Covid-19 cases
By Travis Caldwell, Artemis Moshtaghian and Maggie Fox, CNN New York state reported that Thursday had the highest single day count of new Covid-19…
Continue Reading New York state sees record daily high of new Covid-19 cases
By Travis Caldwell, Artemis Moshtaghian and Maggie Fox, CNN New York state reported that Thursday had the highest single day count of new Covid-19…
Continue Reading Miss World 2021 postponed hours before finale amid Covid-19 outbreak
Oscar Holland, CNN | Begona Blanco Munoz, CNN This year’s Miss World competition, scheduled to take place Thursday in Puerto Rico, has been…
Continue Reading What can the world learn from countries where Omicron is surging?
By Laura Smith-Spark, CNN South Africa, the United Kingdom and Denmark are three of the countries where the Omicron variant is now surging, less than…
Continue Reading What is medication abortion?
By Jen Christensen, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration relaxed certain federal regulations Thursday on medication abortion, a two-medication…
Continue Reading What is medication abortion?
By Jen Christensen, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration relaxed certain federal regulations Thursday on medication abortion, a two-medication…
Continue Reading CDC vaccine advisers vote to recommend Pfizer, Moderna vaccines over J&J’s
Vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted 15-0 Thursday to change recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines to make…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 382 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 382 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths…
Continue Reading CDC recommends Pfizer, Moderna vaccines over J&J’s
By Maggie Fox, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed its recommendations for Covid-19 vaccines Thursday to make clear that…
Continue Reading CDC recommends Pfizer, Moderna vaccines over J&J’s
By Maggie Fox, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed its recommendations for Covid-19 vaccines Thursday to make clear that…
Continue Reading Flu and COVID-19 cases rising in much of the US
US health officials are bracing for a trio of public health concerns this winter: more infections from the Omicron variant of the coronavirus,…
Continue Reading These are some of the Broadway performances canceled over COVID-19
Several Broadway shows were forced to cancel performances this week due to positive COVID-19 tests among the cast or crew, a setback for the industry…
Continue Reading COVID-19 is raging across the US, with a surge in cases and hospitalizations causing new disruptions
COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations are rising once again, prompting a new wave of cancellations and disruptions as the country prepares for…
Continue Reading Dutch princess’ 18th birthday party broke Covid-19 rules
By Amy Cassidy and Jack Guy, CNN The Dutch royal family threw an outdoor party for Princess Amalia’s 18th birthday at the weekend that fell…
Continue Reading Covid-19 is raging across the US, with a surge in cases and hospitalizations causing new disruptions
By Dakin Andone, CNN Covid-19 infections and hospitalizations are rising once again, prompting a new wave of cancellations and disruptions as the…
Continue Reading Finding a Covid-19 test is a struggle right now in the US as Omicron and holiday plans collide
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN With coronavirus cases surging once again, frustrated Americans are struggling to get tested days before Christmas as long…
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Germany getting more vaccines for ‘offensive’ booster drive
By GEIR MOULSON Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Germany is scrambling to procure more vaccines to fuel what the new health minister calls a “very…
Continue Reading Delta CEO: Masks are still important on planes
By Chris Isidore, CNN Business Delta CEO Ed Bastian thinks wearing masks on airplanes is a good idea. The day after Southwest CEO Gary Kelly…
Continue Reading Queen Elizabeth II cancels pre-Christmas family lunch
By Max Foster and Jack Guy, CNN Queen Elizabeth II has canceled a pre-Christmas family lunch as a precaution because of a surge in Covid-19 cases in…
Continue Reading Loosen up stiff winter posture with these 5 stretches
By Stephanie Mansour, CNN For many of us, the cold winter weather is something to dread. Winter means more layers, trying to stay warm when outside,…
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Can your pet get COVID-19?
By EMMA H. TOBIN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Health officials say pets and another animals can get the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, but…
Continue Reading Flu and Covid-19 cases rising in much of the US
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN US health officials are bracing for a trio of public health concerns this winter: more infections from the Omicron variant…
Continue Reading Flu and Covid-19 cases rising in much of the US
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN US health officials are bracing for a trio of public health concerns this winter: more infections from the Omicron variant…
Continue Reading Substance use among teens dropped significantly in 2021, survey finds
Substance use among teens — including alcohol, marijuana, vaping and illicit drugs — dropped significantly in 2021, according to the National…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 450 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 450 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths…
Continue Reading Cornell University reports more than 900 COVID-19 cases this week. Many are Omicron variant cases in fully vaccinated students
Cornell University reported 903 cases of COVID-19 among students between December 7-13, and a “very high percentage” of them are Omicron variant…
Continue Reading We really did buy more alcohol during the early pandemic, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN The great Covid-19 lockdown of March to June 2020 created more than a run on toilet paper, masks and hand sanitizers. A new…
Continue Reading CDC vaccine advisers to revisit Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine recommendation
By Jamie Gumbrecht and Elizabeth Cohen, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisers will meet on Thursday to…
Continue Reading NFL players are four times more likely to die of ALS, study finds
By Nadia Kounang NFL players are about four times more likely to die of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s…
Continue Reading Is it worth gathering for the holidays if not everyone is vaccinated? Experts weigh in
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Even in pre-pandemic times, holiday gatherings with loved ones could be a careful dance of dodging landmines on the way to…
Continue Reading Omicron is spreading faster than any other coronavirus variant
The Omicron coronavirus variant is spreading at a rate not seen with previous variants, World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom…
Continue Reading Substance use among teens dropped significantly in 2021, survey finds
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Substance use among teens — including alcohol, marijuana, vaping and illicit drugs — dropped significantly in…
Continue Reading ‘Like drinking from a fire hose’: Health care workers traumatized by pandemic
By Maggie Fox, CNN Hospitals are struggling to hold on to nurses and other professionals, staff are traumatized and the influx of patients feels like…
Continue Reading ‘Like drinking from a fire hose’: Health care workers traumatized by pandemic
By Maggie Fox, CNN Hospitals are struggling to hold on to nurses and other professionals, staff are traumatized and the influx of patients feels like…
Continue Reading These are some of the players who will miss upcoming games due to Covid-19 protocols
By Steve Almasy, CNN Some big names joined the Covid-19 protocol lists in the NBA, NFL and NHL on Tuesday and Wednesday. Two of the leagues have been…
Continue Reading Delicious winter drinks to get you through the holidays and cold weather
The winter months are here, welcoming us with temperatures that can bring on the…
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