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New York City ends school mask rule for children aged 2 to 4

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City will end its school mask mandate for children aged 2 to 4 on Monday, citing the subsiding threat of COVID-19 infections. Mayor Eric Adams said masks would become optional at schools and daycare centers, but nevertheless suggested New Yorkers of all ages ...

Seven new COVID-19 deaths, 2,179 new cases in weekly report

On Thursday, June 9, 2022, the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced 2,179 new positive COVID-19 test results between Thursday, June 2 and Wednesday, June 8. For the previous week, DHHS announce 7 additional death(s) related to COVID-19. We offer our ...

Moderna says updated COVID shot boosts omicron protection

Moderna's experimental COVID-19 vaccine that combines its original shot with protection against the omicron variant appears to work, the company announced Wednesday. COVID-19 vaccine makers are studying updated boosters that might be offered in the fall to better protect people against future ...

WHO: COVID cases and deaths falling nearly everywhere

GENEVA (AP) — The number of new coronavirus cases and deaths reported globally fell everywhere last week except the Middle East and Southeast Asia, according to the World Health Organization. In its latest weekly update on the pandemic, the U.N. health agency said Wednesday that confirmed ...

US diverts COVID-19 funds to secure vaccines amid stalemate

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration said Wednesday that a funding crunch is forcing it to divert more than $10 billion in coronavirus relief from test procurement and other efforts as it tries to come up with money to secure the next generation of vaccines and treatments for some ...

New Mexico sees uptick in less severe COVID-19 infections

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Coronavirus cases are on the rise again in New Mexico, but top state health officials said Wednesday that a return to mask mandates or other widespread public health restrictions are unlikely because infections are becoming more mild. Health and Human Services ...