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10 new COVID-19 deaths, 377 new COVID cases in New Hampshire

On Wednesday, February 16, 2022, DHHS announced 224 new positive test results for COVID-19 for Tuesday, February 15. Today’s results include 133 people who tested positive by PCR test and 91 who tested positive by antigen test. DHHS also announced an additional 21 new cases from Thursday, ...

AP sources: White House seeks another $30B for COVID battle

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is telling Congress that it needs an additional $30 billion to press ahead with the fight against COVID-19, officials said Tuesday. Two people familiar with the administration's plan confirmed key details: $17.9 billion for vaccines and treatments, ...

UMass Lowell seeks volunteers for COVID-19 research

LOWELL, Mass. – UMass Lowell is looking for individuals who think they may have COVID-19 to participate in clinical trials that will advance research about the disease. Staff and students in the university’s Solomont School of Nursing are testing volunteers for COVID-19 and will ask to ...

S. Korea to give out rapid tests as omicron shatters record

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea will distribute free coronavirus rapid test kits at elementary schools and nursing homes starting next week as it weathers an unprecedented wave of infections driven by the fast-moving omicron variant. Health officials on Wednesday reported its highest ...

Companies revert to more normal operations as COVID wanes

NEW YORK (AP) — For the first time in two years for many people, the American workplace is transforming into something that resembles pre-pandemic days. Tyson Foods said Tuesday it was ending mask requirements for its vaccinated workers in some facilities. Walmart and Amazon — the ...

Disney World: No more masks indoors for vaccinated visitors

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Starting this week, the masks are coming off for vaccinated visitors to Walt Disney World in Florida. The theme park resort announced Tuesday that face coverings will be optional for fully-vaccinated visitors in all indoor and outdoor locations, with one exception. Face ...