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Bus drivers, teachers, and parents expressed their strong opposition to employer mandates for the COVID-19 vaccine during a hearing at the state Capitol, criticizing Gov. Ned Lamont's executive order requiring vaccines for school staff, child care workers, and state employees. They argued that the mandates infringe on their
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As the delta variant continues to fuel a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in several southern states, the Biden administration has taken steps to ensure fair distribution of monoclonal antibody treatments. These treatments, developed by medical science, are a lifesaving measure that can prevent hospitalization for those infected with the virus.
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Stock futures traded higher on Monday as recovery bets re-emerged following weeks of uncertainty linked to the ongoing rise in Delta-variant coronavirus infections and the timing of stimulus withdrawal from major central banks. Investors are now looking at an autumn glide path for stocks based on a similar move by
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Amazon's role in amplifying misinformation about coronavirus vaccines is under increasing scrutiny by congressional Democrats, who accuse the e-commerce giant of directly profiting from sensationalism of anti-vaccine misinformation. Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), who chairs the House Intelligence Committee, has written a letter to Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, pressing
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United Airlines employees who receive religious or medical exemptions from the company's coronavirus vaccine requirement will be required to take temporary leaves of absence starting next month, as the airline tightens its COVID-19 vaccine policy. The new policy aims to strike a balance between keeping employees and customers
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Hundreds of healthcare workers in Greece marched through Athens to protest regulations mandating coronavirus vaccines for those in the sector. The protesters are not against vaccinations, but object to making them compulsory, citing concerns about staff shortages. The government asserts that the measure, which applies to all healthcare workers and
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Researchers conducted a prospective vaccine monitoring study to assess the humoral responses to the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine in thoracic cancer patients. The study included 306 patients, with a median age of 67.0 years, who received two doses of the BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine. The results showed that 6.3% of patients
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As the US Food and Drug Administration grants full clearance to the coronavirus vaccine from Pfizer and partner BioNTech, cruise-ship operators are experiencing a surge in shares, with Carnival, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Royal Caribbean witnessing significant gains on Monday. The full authorization for the vaccine, which is now approved
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The U.S. stock market surged on Monday, reaching an all-time intraday high, after the FDA issued full approval for Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine and several major companies announced significant deals and milestones. Pfizer shares led the gainers, increasing 2.9% after the vaccine approval, while Trillium Therapeutics skyrocketed
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US Department of Agriculture (USDA) officials, alongside US Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, have announced that the department will provide substantial funding to support rural healthcare facilities, tribes, and communities in expanding access to coronavirus vaccines, health care services, and nutrition assistance. This initiative aims to strengthen access to
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U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) joined U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to announce significant funding for rural health care facilities, tribes, and communities to expand access to coronavirus vaccines, health care services, and nutrition assistance. This funding aims to strengthen access to quality health
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U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn) and Tina Smith (D-Minn) joined U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to announce that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide significant funding through Emergency Rural Health Care grants to help rural health care facilities, tribes, and communities expand access to coronavirus
