South Africa First Country To Use Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
As South Africa administers the J&J vaccine to health care workers, Newsy asked citizens if they are willing to get the unapproved shot.
China Eases Controls, Gives No Sign When 'Zero COVID' Ends
China is easing some of the world’s most stringent anti-COVID controls and authorities say new variants are weaker.
By Andy Wong / APChina Eases Virus Controls Amid Effort To Head Off Protests
In some areas, markets and bus service reopened, and a newspaper reported Beijing has begun allowing some people with the virus to isolate at home.
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The latest CDC data from November shows this year, the rate of hospitalization for seniors with RSV is already 10 times higher than average.
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By NewsyBlinken Vows U.S. Support For Israel Despite Unease Over Government
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. will remain a friend of Israel even as it pursues goals that Prime Minister Netanyahu has opposed.
By Carolyn Kaster / APChina Eases Controls, Gives No Sign When 'Zero COVID' Ends
China is easing some of the world’s most stringent anti-COVID controls and authorities say new variants are weaker.
By Andy Wong / AP