covid 19 vaccination in the united states
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Anti-Vaxxers Spread Lies Online About Betty White’s Death
Anti-vaccine activists have spent the past few days spreading lies about Betty White, the beloved actress who passed away at 99 years old on Dec. 31. But contrary to internet rumours, Betty White didn’t die after getting a COVID-19 booster shot.
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Intel Is Putting Unvaccinated Employees on Unpaid Leave Until Conditions Improve
Intel is the latest company to bench its unvaccinated employees amid a sudden surge in cases of Covid-19, reportedly issuing a warning to workers in a December 7th memo that anyone who doesn’t have the shot or have an exemption submitted by January 4th will be put on unpaid leave.
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Emerging Omicron Coronavirus Variant Has Officials Worldwide on the Defensive
Authorities worldwide have started taking steps to contain the spread of the new coronavirus variant Omicron as the holiday season enters full swing. On Friday, the World Health Organisation recognised the heavily mutated coronavirus variant, which was first identified in South Africa, as a “variant of concern” due to preliminary evidence that it may be…
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U.S. Lifts Restrictions on Vaccinated Travellers From Mexico and Canada Today
The U.S. formally lifted travel restrictions on Mexico and Canada on Monday almost 20 months after covid-19 pandemic rules were first put in place. It’s just the latest sign that life might be getting back to a pre-pandemic normal for those who are full vaccinated.