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COVID-19 subvariant estimated to account for nearly 30% of new cases: CDC

Boston Children’s Hospital Chief Innovation Officer Dr. John Brownstein discusses the new omicron subvariant and if it is more contagious. WATCH the ABC News Live…

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Moderna seeks FDA authorization for its vaccine for kids under 6 | ABCNL

ABC News speaks with Dr. John Brownstein about Moderna requesting FDA authorization for its coronavirus vaccine for children under 6 and the mysterious strain of…

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Another COVID-19 surge is ‘extremely unlikely’: White House COVID coordinator | ABC News

George Stephanopoulos interviews Dr. Ashish Jha on “This Week.” #ABCNews #ThisWeek #COVID19 #AshishJha source

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Masks no longer required on planes and public transit despite an uptick in COVID-19 cases nationwide

Masks are no longer required on planes and public transit despite an uptick in COVID-19 cases nationwide. Plus, over 130,000 people are without power as…

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Breaking down removal of mask mandates

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks to Dr. Alok Patel of Stanford Children’s Health about a judge’s ruling overturning the extension of the federal mask mandate…

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CDC recommends masks during travel as confusion grows over mask rules

Federal mask mandates were set to expire in May after the White House’s extension and before a judge’s ruling to end the mandates sooner. WATCH…

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New mask guidance leaves millions navigating changed rules l WNT

A day after the federal mask mandate was dropped on planes and public transportation, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are advising people to…

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CDC concludes that requiring masks for travel remains necessary for public health

ABC News medical contributor Dr. Alok Patel has more on the mask confusion as COVID cases rise in some parts of the country and subvariants…

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DOJ to appeal judge’s mask ruling l WNT

The Department of Justice announced it is appealing a Florida judge’s ruling that overturned its travel mask mandate at the request of the CDC. WATCH…

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Uptick in COVID cases was ‘expected’ after mitigation policies were lifted: Fauci | ABC News

Jonathan Karl interviews Dr. Anthony Fauci on “This Week.” #ABCNews #ThisWeek #COVID19 #DrAnthonyFauci source

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Stocks Surge Following Positive Vaccine News | NBC News NOW

Stocks are surging to record highs following reports that Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine is 90 percent effective. NBC News’ Stephanie Ruhle explains what this means for…

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CDC extends public transit mask mandate l WNT

The mask mandate is extended through at least May 3 while COVID-19 cases rise, frustrating some air travelers. WATCH FULL EPISODES OF WORLD NEWS TONIGHT:…

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World Health Organization Chief Welcomes Biden Win | NBC News NOW

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urged the world to build leadership based on ‘mutual trust and mutual understanding’ to end the Covid-19 pandemic. » Subscribe…

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Joe Biden Announces ‘Transition Advisory Board’ For Coronavirus | NBC News

President-elect Joe Biden named his coronavirus “transition advisory board” during a press conference and discussed what they hoped to accomplish to combat the pandemic. »…

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Funerals In The COVID-19 Area Face Immense And Emotional Hurdles | NBC News NOW

The death toll from COVID-19 is putting considerable pressure on funeral directors in hard-hit regions, while grieving loved ones face a whole new set of…

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Holt Reflects On Sacrifice And Resolve As U.S. Surpasses 250,000 Covid Deaths | NBC Nightly News

As the U.S. surpasses 250,000 deaths from Covid-19, Lester Holt urges Americans to focus on our collective strength, sacrifices and resolve so that we may…

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U.S. Surpasses 250,000 Covid Deaths With Record Hospitalizations | NBC Nightly News

Experts like Dr. Anthony Fauci urge a uniform approach to combating the coronavirus as more than half the nation implements a mix of new restrictions….

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Pfizer Says Covid-19 Vaccine Is 95 Percent Effective | NBC Nightly News

The company’s data is just days away from being submitted to the FDA, where a vaccine advisory committee will decide whether it deserves emergency use…

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Inside Iowa’s Growing Coronavirus Crisis | NBC Nightly News

The state reported more than 3,800 cases and 40 more deaths in just 24 hours. NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez gives us an inside look at a…

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Pennsylvania Nurses Go On Strike As Covid Cases Surge | NBC News NOW

NBC News’ Maura Barrett speaks to nurses in Pennsylvania who are on strike to bring awareness to low staffing levels in their hospitals amid a…

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