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China’s Worst Reported Month Of Covid Was Nothing Compared To The United States
In 79 different weeks, the U.S. has reported more Covid deaths than China has throughout the entire pandemic, if its figures are to be believed.
Covid Still Killed Over 9,000 Americans In November, As Attention To It (And Boosters) Declines
The number of people dying with Covid in November was similar to death rates from excessive alcohol consumption and around two to four times deaths from flu, firearms, motor traffic accidents and opioid overdoses.
Court Grants Health Officials Guardianship Of Baby After Parents Refuse Life-Saving Heart Surgery If Vaccinated Blood Is Used
There is no medical or scientific evidence suggesting Covid vaccines affect blood, and New Zealand’s health service asked courts for guardianship over the six-month old to okay the procedure.
Crowds Clash With Police In China As Beijing Cracks Down On Covid Protests
Officials in Beijing did not directly acknowledge the widespread civil unrest over its harsh Covid policies but vowed to “relentlessly crack down” and “maintain overall social stability.”
China’s Zero-Covid Strategy: What Is It, Why Did People Protest And What Comes Next?
China was one of the only countries in the world still pushing to eliminate Covid-19, an approach that relied on strict lockdowns and widespread testing and has sparked widespread protests across the country.
20,000 Died Amid Punishing Heatwaves And Record Temperatures Across Western Europe This Summer, Data Indicates
This summer was Europe’s hottest on record and experts warn climate change will continue to drive temperatures upwards.
Monkeypox In Women Frequently Misdiagnosed As Sexually Transmitted Infections, Study Finds
Nearly one-quarter of cisgender women studied are suspected to have contracted monkeypox without sexual contact, a stark contrast to men, whose transmission is almost 100% through sexual contact.
Dengue Fever: What You Need To Know About The Mosquito-Borne Virus Found In Arizona
Dengue, also known as breakbone fever, is spread through the bites of mosquitoes common throughout much of the United States.
Trans And Nonbinary Youth Far More Likely To Be Admitted For Suicide Attempt Or Self-Harm, Study Finds
Transgender and nonbinary youth with gender dysphoria were four to five times more likely to be hospitalized after a suicide attempt or self-harm than peers without gender dysphoria, researchers found.
Walmart Offers $3.1 Billion To Settle Opioid Lawsuits—Joining Rival Retailers Accused Of Fueling Drug Crisis
Walmart’s deal follows similar settlements from CVS and Walgreens, all of whom stand accused of driving the opioid crisis and deny wrongdoing.
