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The Great Grift: How billions in COVID-19 relief aid was stolen or wasted
In seeking to quickly spend trillions in relief aid, the government conducted little oversight during the pandemic’s early stages, leading to he greatest grift in US history.
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US Study Finds 1 in 10 Get Long COVID After Omicron, Starts Identifying Key Symptoms
A U.S. study suggests 1 in 10 people are getting long COVID after an omicron infection.
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What the Future Looks Like Living With COVID-19
As another Bay Area county formally ends its pandemic public health emergency, it’s yet another reminder of what the future looks like living with COVID-19.
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What the Future Looks Like Living With COVID-19
As another Bay Area county formally ends its pandemic public health emergency, it’s yet another reminder of what the future looks like living with COVID-19. Kris Sanchez reports.
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Documentary Showcases Pandemic's Impact on Nurses
As the world celebrates International Nurses Day, Ginger Conejero Saab explains how nurses are still trying to bounce back following the pandemic.
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Lasting Effects From COVID-19 on Child Development
New information is putting a spotlight on how COVID-19 has impacted child development.
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How to Get COVID-19 Tests Now
NBC Bay Area Consumer Investigator Chris Chmura explains how to get COVID-19 tests now that the public health emergency is over.
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Federal COVID Emergency Ends: What to Know
Thursday marks the end of the federal COVID-19 public health emergency, and while infectious disease experts agree it’s the right time to end that declaration, they also warn that the virus remains a public health threat. Ginger Conejero Saab reports.
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Federal COVID Emergency Ends: What to Know
Thursday marks the end of the federal COVID-19 public health emergency, and while infectious disease experts agree it’s the right time to end that declaration, they also warn that the virus remains a public health threat.
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Coronavirus Dropped to 4th Leading Cause of Death in US Last Year, CDC Says
U.S. deaths fell last year, and COVID-19 dropped to the No. 4 cause. That’s according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday.
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Biden Sending Active-Duty Troops to the Southern Border as COVID Restrictions End
The Biden administration will send 1,500 troops to the U.S.-Mexico border amid an expected migrant surge following the end of coronavirus pandemic-era restrictions. The White House says the troops will be sent to focus on administrative tasks so that U.S. Customs and Border Protection can work in the field. The troops will not do law enforcement work. President Joe Biden’s...
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Loneliness Poses Risks as Deadly as Smoking: Surgeon General
The U.S. surgeon general says loneliness poses health risks as deadly as smoking up to 15 cigarettes daily, costing the health industry billions of dollars annually. Dr. Vivek Murthy’s report issued Tuesday says about half of U.S. adults say they’ve experienced loneliness. The surgeon general is calling on workplaces, schools, technology companies, community organizations, parents and other people to make...
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Pandemic Sent High School Sex to New Low, Survey Finds
The first years of the COVID-19 pandemic saw a huge decline in high school students having sex.
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New COVID Variant Arcturus Xbb.1.16 May Cause Unusual Symptoms in Kids, Docs Say
The XBB.1.16 Omicron subvariant is increasing, with anecdotal reports that it may be causing some unusual symptoms like pink eye. Here’s what you need to know.
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Lose Your Sense of Smell From COVID? New Brain Study Tackles Key Questions
The research shows it may be possible to retrain the brain to recover its sense of smell.
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FDA Clears Extra COVID Booster for Some High-Risk Americans
U.S. regulators on Tuesday cleared another booster dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for older Americans and people with weak immune systems.
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President Biden Signs Bill Ending COVID National Emergency After Three Years
The U.S. national emergency to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic has ended.
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UCSF Infectious Disease Specialist on New COVID Study
While rare, COVID infections can be transmitted from a mother to her baby, causing brain injuries to newborns, according to a new study. UCSF’s Dr. Peter Chin-Hong has some insight.
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South Korea Tests Sewage Samples Produced Nationwide to Track Spread of COVID-19
South Korea this month will begin weekly tests of sewage produced by its major cities and towns to track the spread of COVID-19 and identify future waves.
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California Ends Mask Requirement for Healthcare Workers
California lifted its COVID masking requirements in health care settings Monday but two Bay Area counties are keeping masking rules in place.