Spain surpassed others in Europe by avoiding politicized debate about Covid shots. Citizens also largely heeded the health guidance from their leaders.
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Surgeon Was First Omicron Case in Israel. Only One Contact Is Sick.
In the days leading up to his positive test, Elad Maor interacted with about 100 people. So far, only one contact has tested positive.
Federal Judge Blocks Vaccine Mandate for Health Workers
The ruling is a setback for the administration’s effort to require vaccination for hospital and nursing home workers, which had been set to start next week.
Federal Judge Blocks Vaccine Mandate for Health Workers
The sweeping ruling is a setback for the administration’s effort to require vaccination for hospital and nursing home workers, which had been set to start next week.
Britain to Ban Flights From Six African Nations as Variant Identified
The British health secretary said the ban takes effect on Friday. Earlier on Thursday, South African scientists said they had identified a new variant.
South Africa Identifies New Variant of Coronavirus
Within hours of the announcement, Britain, Israel and Singapore had restricted travel from South Africa and some nearby countries.
U.S. Has Lost More Lives to Covid This Year Than Last
The higher death toll is attributed to lower-than-needed vaccination rates and the relaxation of everyday precautions amid a rise of the highly contagious Delta variant.
U.S. Has Lost More Lives to Covid This Year Than Last
The higher death toll is attributed to lower-than-needed vaccination rates and the relaxation of everyday precautions amid a rise of the highly contagious Delta variant.
Judge Dismisses Criminal Charges in Holyoke Soldiers’ Home Outbreak
The judge wrote that administrators could not be held legally responsible because the veterans in the case had been exposed before two units at the home were merged.
More Than 40 Nations Pledge to Cut Emissions From Their Health Industries
The plans, while short on specifics, represent a notable step toward cutting greenhouse gas emissions from hospitals and the health care industry, a sizable emitter globally.