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CDC May Tweak Mask Recommendation
In Europe, a Jarring
Omicron Forecast
the rundown
Jan 11, 2022 12:32 PM CST

In Europe, a Jarring Omicron Forecast

WHO expects 50% of the population will be infected with COVID over next 2 months

(Newser) - With omicron surging, the CDC may soon revamp its mask guidelines to encourage people to use N95 or KN95 masks instead of cloth ones, reports the Washington Post . However, the guidance is also expected to say that the best mask is any kind that can be worn correctly for as...

Judge Makes Decision in Novak Djokovic Case
Novak Djokovic Runs
Into Another Problem
UPDATED
Jan 11, 2022 11:21 AM CST

Novak Djokovic Runs Into Another Problem

Tennis star may have submitted false information on travel declaration before entering Australia

(Newser) - Update: The Novak Djokovic saga continues. Australian officials are now investigating whether the tennis star submitted a bogus travel declaration before entering the country. Djokovic declared he hadn't traveled in the 14 days prior to arriving in Australia, but social media posts suggest he was in Spain and Serbia...

'Furious Backlash' in UK After New COVID Commotion

PM Johnson allegedly attended Downing Street BYOB garden party in May 2020 amid lockdowns

(Newser) - Boris Johnson and his staff just can't seem to avoid lockdown controversies. Last month, accusations (and evidence) surfaced of two 2020 gatherings at 10 Downing Street—an alleged springtime social event and a Christmas party —that appeared to be in violation of the UK's strict rules at...

Yet Another Grim COVID Record Is Here

Hospitalizations in US break record set almost a year ago

(Newser) - The US just set a record for COVID-19 hospitalizations—and it might not be much longer before that record is doubled, or more. As of Sunday, 142,388 people in US hospitals had COVID, breaking the previous record of 142,315 set on Jan. 14, 2021, the New York Times...

Starting Saturday, Insurers Must Cover 8 Home COVID Tests per Month

If you can find them

(Newser) - Starting Saturday, private health insurers will be required to cover up to eight home COVID-19 tests per month for people on their plans, the AP reports. The Biden administration announced the change Monday as it looks to lower costs and make testing for the virus more convenient amid rising frustrations....

Some States Taking 'Extraordinary Step' on Nurses With COVID

They and other health care workers are being allowed to stay on the job

(Newser) - Health authorities around the US are increasingly taking the extraordinary step of allowing nurses and other workers infected with the coronavirus to stay on the job if they have mild symptoms or none at all, the AP reports. The move is a reaction to the severe hospital staffing shortages and...

Promising News on Common Cold and COVID, but With Caveats

Scientists: Catching a cold may offer some COVID protection, but vaccination is still best defense

(Newser) - Could catching a cold in the age of the novel coronavirus actually be a good thing? Scientists out of Imperial College London say maybe, with new research suggesting that those who've had a common cold may be offered some protection against a future bout of COVID. Researchers have long...

A Week After Vacation, AOC Positive for COVID

NY rep was spotted maskless at crowded Florida bar

(Newser) - Add Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to the long list of lawmakers hit by COVID-19 infections in recent weeks. The New York congresswoman, who is fully vaccinated and got her booster shot in the fall, is currently experiencing mild symptoms related to a breakthrough case of COVID, her office announced Sunday. Three other...

Candles and COVID: There's an Odd Correlation

Negative reviews of scented ones have risen amid the pandemic

(Newser) - It might be the weirdest red flag for a public health crisis ever: It seems that negative reviews for scented candles correlate with a spike in COVID cases, notes IFLScience.com . The apparent reason is that COVID sometimes causes people to lose their sense of smell, meaning that a person...

Study On COVID Shot, Menstruation is 'Reassuring'

Vaccines may cause irregular periods, but only temporarily

(Newser) - A new study appears to validate reports from women who experience changes to their menstrual cycles after receiving COVID vaccinations, but researchers are saying not to panic. Per the New York Times , some women experienced later periods than usual, while others said bleeding became heavier or was accompanied by pain....

CDC: Don&#39;t Take a Cruise Right Now
CDC: Don't Take
a Cruise Right Now
Jan 8, 2022 6:30 AM CST

CDC: Don't Take a Cruise Right Now

Royal Caribbean, Norwegian cancel sailings among new COVID surge

(Newser) - If you've got tickets for an upcoming cruise, better check with your cruise line. This week, two major operators canceled near-future sailings amid the latest COVID surge, starting with Norwegian on Wednesday, reports USA Today . "Our first priority is the health and safety of our guests, crew, and...

New Details Emerge in Djokovic's Detention Case

Serbian tennis star, facing deportation in Australia, had COVID last month, lawyers say in court filing

(Newser) - The mystery of whether or not Novak Djokovic has actually received the coronavirus vaccine has now been cleared up, and we now also know more about his experiences with COVID. On Saturday, his lawyers submitted court documents that revealed the 34-year-old Serbian tennis star had had COVID in December and...

More Children Are in Hospital With COVID Than Ever

Walensky urges surrounding young children with people who are vaccinated

(Newser) - It's not clear whether more children are being hospitalized with COVID-19 because they aren't vaccinated or because they're dealing with more spread in their communities, the CDC director said Friday. Either way, the Hill reports, the hospitalization rates for child COVID patients is higher than it's...

Amid Aussie Mess, Djokovic Has a Message for Fans

Serbian tennis star is feeling the love as he tries to clear up visa/vaccine hubbub before Australian Open

(Newser) - Novak Djokovic still isn't revealing whether he's been vaccinated, but he's now speaking out to family and fans supporting him as he's caught up in a visa commotion Down Under. The Serbian tennis star, who was denied entry to Australia this week ahead of the Australian...

Seth Meyers Cancels Shows After Testing Positive
3rd Late-Night
Host Tests
Positive
UPDATED
Jan 7, 2022 9:20 AM CST

3rd Late-Night Host Tests Positive

James Corden has COVID, after Seth Meyers and Jimmy Fallon

(Newser) - Update: Another late-night host has tested positive for COVID: This time it's James Corden, who, like Seth Meyers and Jimmy Fallon before him, is doing well. "I'm fully vaccinated, boosted, and because of this, am fortunate enough to say I feel completely fine," the 43-year-old wrote...

WHO: Don&#39;t Call Omicron &#39;Mild&#39;
WHO: Don't Call Omicron 'Mild'
Jan 7, 2022 7:35 AM CST

WHO: Don't Call Omicron 'Mild'

World passes 300M COVID cases

(Newser) - When describing a viral strain spreading around the world with astonishing speed, words matter, and "mild" is not the correct word for omicron, the chief of the World Health Organization warned Thursday. "While omicron does appear to be less severe compared to delta, especially in those vaccinated, it...

Free COVID Tests Could Start Shipping Next Week

White House is working with the USPS on the plan

(Newser) - The seasonal workers brought in by the US Postal Service to deal with the onslaught of holiday mail might be sticking around to help send out hundreds of millions of COVID test kits. Sources tell the Washington Post that President Biden's administration is pushing forward with plans to send...

School's Out in Nation's 3rd-Largest District—Again

Chicago Public Schools fails to reach agreement with teachers union

(Newser) - Update: Chicago Public Schools has canceled Thursday classes, the second day in a row, after failing to reach an agreement with the teachers union over virtual learning and other COVID-19 protocols amid the latest surge in cases. The closure will affect 350,000 students, the AP reports. Our original story ...

Canada Investigating Reports of Raucous Party on Flight

A group headed from Montreal to Cancun chartered the Sunwing Airline flight

(Newser) - There have been plenty of reports of atypical flights lately, but nothing quite like what allegedly happened on a Dec. 30 private charter flight from Montreal to Cancun. "I am aware of the reports of unacceptable behavior on a Sunwing flight," says Canada's Transport Minister, who says...

Stores Now Able to Up Prices of at-Home COVID Tests

3-month White House agreement with Walgreens, Kroger, Amazon has expired

(Newser) - It's pretty impossible to find an at-home COVID test in many places. More expensive, too. A three-month agreement the Biden administration made with Walmart, Amazon, and Kroger to sell at-home COVID tests at cost—$14, reports the Wall Street Journal —expired last month. "This is ... up to...

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