
New COVID strain in Los Angeles could be driving virus surge
The study, which has not been peer-reviewed, found that more than a third of recent COVID-19 patients at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles were infected with the new strain.
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The study, which has not been peer-reviewed, found that more than a third of recent COVID-19 patients at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles were infected with the new strain.
Health officials are trying to stay ahead of the virus by vaccinating as many people as possible — but it hasn't been easy.
The city's vaccination rate has outpaced the supply provided by the federal government.
The locks on Heights Hospital were changed overnight. A notice from a lawyer cited more than $1 million in back rent.
"We need as many of our recovered COVID-19 patients as possible to roll up their sleeves," American Red Cross warns.
Just over a month has passed since America's death toll hit 300,000, and health experts expect COVID-19 to kill half a million people in the U.S. by sometime in February.
"We have a lot more work to do to get health care workers to take the vaccine," one expert said of worker resistance to shots.
Biden spokeswoman Jen Psaki tweeted Monday that the new administration does not intend to lift the travel conditions on January 26.
Dr. Levine is currently leading Pennsylvania's public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The grim news comes as Los Angeles is battling a more contagious variant of the virus. California leads the world in coronavirus cases, with over 3 million residents infected.
The New York governor has pushed for the federal government to make more doses of the vaccine available.
In speeches, interviews, and in at least 49 published plans released during his presidential campaign, Biden talked about the actions he'd take in the earliest days of his administration.
Public health experts are urging ICE to implement a vaccination plan for its detention system, which is currently holding more than 15,000 immigrants.
"The virus doesn't treat you specially, so neither do we," said Daniel Andrews, Victoria's state premier.
More than 2,700 bodies are stored at both hospitals and the coroner's office, according to the emergency order.
Biden left his home state of Delaware after an emotional farewell to friends and supporters.
"We are not taking any chances," said Jonathan Hoffman, a Pentagon spokesperson. "If there is any reason that somebody's name is brought to the attention of the command, they are being removed from the line."
The amended criminal complaint cites a video in which Williams allegedly instructs a man to put on gloves before he touched Pelosi's laptop.
After an assault on the Capitol and a second impeachment, President Trump tried to remind Americans of his agenda.
Senate financial disclosure records reveal Burr and his wife made at least 30 stock sales from January 31 to February 13, 2020 ranging from $600,000 to $1.7 million.
McConnell said that the rioters who overran the Capitol were "provoked by the president and other powerful people."
The locks on Heights Hospital were changed overnight. A notice from a lawyer cited more than $1 million in back rent.
The president's neighbors recently sent a letter to town leaders, citing a 1993 agreement they say prohibits anyone from living permanently on the property because it is a social club.
Biden's inauguration comes amid a months-long pandemic and massive security in response to threats of violence from extremists.
The "cotton candy" planet is challenging everything astronomers thought about the formation of gas giants.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made the determination just 24 hours before President-elect Joe Biden takes office.
The 22 miners stuck 2,000 feet underground have been sent medicine and other basics, and now their requests are getting more specific as the rescue drags on.
Biden spokeswoman Jen Psaki tweeted Monday that the new administration does not intend to lift the travel conditions on January 26.
Burial shafts containing dozens of coffins, games to keep the dead busy and a giant papyrus scroll bearing chapter of the Book of the Dead have all been unearthed at Saqqara.
The amended criminal complaint cites a video in which Williams allegedly instructs a man to put on gloves before he touched Pelosi's laptop.
The $865 million jackpot would be Mega Millions' largest in two years after a $1.54 billion bonanza payout in 2018.
Biden left his home state of Delaware after an emotional farewell to friends and supporters.
Sutton was a four-time All-Star and pitched for the Dodgers, Houston Astros, Milwaukee Brewers, Oakland Athletics, California Angels and the Dodgers again in 1988, his final season.
Senate financial disclosure records reveal Burr and his wife made at least 30 stock sales from January 31 to February 13, 2020 ranging from $600,000 to $1.7 million.
Biden left his home state of Delaware after an emotional farewell to friends and supporters.
Senate financial disclosure records reveal Burr and his wife made at least 30 stock sales from January 31 to February 13, 2020 ranging from $600,000 to $1.7 million.
Biden's inauguration comes amid a months-long pandemic and massive security in response to threats of violence from extremists.
Incoming Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden said he hopes the full Senate can vote on Yellen's confirmation on Thursday.
Morgan Marsh McGlone, 8, of Wisconsin will deliver a virtual speech Wednesday night during President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.
Sutton was a four-time All-Star and pitched for the Dodgers, Houston Astros, Milwaukee Brewers, Oakland Athletics, California Angels and the Dodgers again in 1988, his final season.
A potential deal comes on the same day Loeffler is finishing out her term as senator.
Morgan Marsh McGlone, 8, of Wisconsin will deliver a virtual speech Wednesday night during President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.
"Feeling blessed and excited for the next chapter!" she wrote on Instagram.
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Virgin Orbit asserts its method offers maximum flexibility since the launching Boeing 747s could take off from airports anywhere.
Republican Congresswoman from Georgia condemned big tech companies for "silencing" conservative views.
Social media – hailed as an organizing tool for pro-democracy rallies – has also become a forum for conspiracy theories, racism and disinformation. What are the implications of tech companies "de-platforming" users (even a president) for speech that enflames?
It was not immediately clear what went wrong or what will be needed to fix it.
Your smartwatch may know you have the coronavirus before you do, according to a growing body of research.
Health officials are trying to stay ahead of the virus by vaccinating as many people as possible — but it hasn't been easy.
The "cotton candy" planet is challenging everything astronomers thought about the formation of gas giants.
Engineers are debating whether to carry out another test firing before pressing ahead toward launch
Burial shafts containing dozens of coffins, games to keep the dead busy and a giant papyrus scroll bearing chapter of the Book of the Dead have all been unearthed at Saqqara.
In speeches, interviews, and in at least 49 published plans released during his presidential campaign, Biden talked about the actions he'd take in the earliest days of his administration.
The study, which has not been peer-reviewed, found that more than a third of recent COVID-19 patients at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles were infected with the new strain.
Health officials are trying to stay ahead of the virus by vaccinating as many people as possible — but it hasn't been easy.
The city's vaccination rate has outpaced the supply provided by the federal government.
The locks on Heights Hospital were changed overnight. A notice from a lawyer cited more than $1 million in back rent.
"We need as many of our recovered COVID-19 patients as possible to roll up their sleeves," American Red Cross warns.
"We have a lot more work to do to get health care workers to take the vaccine," one expert said of worker resistance to shots.
Bed Bath & Beyond and Kohl's cite floundering sales of Mike Lindell's bedding brand in decision to discontinue product.
The $865 million jackpot would be Mega Millions' largest in two years after a $1.54 billion bonanza payout in 2018.
The locks on Heights Hospital were changed overnight. A notice from a lawyer cited more than $1 million in back rent.
Sharp employment cuts at the tax agency over the last decade have resulted in jammed phone lines and refund delays.
The amended criminal complaint cites a video in which Williams allegedly instructs a man to put on gloves before he touched Pelosi's laptop.
Shkreli claimed that mental health issues have weakened his immune system and made him more susceptible to contracting the coronavirus.
Three people face conspiracy charges as prosecutors investigate evidence they planned to obstruct the Electoral College vote.
A caller who identified themselves as the former partner of Riley Williams told authorities that she planned to give the device to a friend who would sell it to Russia's foreign intelligence service, a claim that authorities are investigating but have not yet confirmed.
"Insurrectionists planning attacks across the country this week and Florida is jailing scientists for the crimes of knowing and speaking," she tweeted.
The "cotton candy" planet is challenging everything astronomers thought about the formation of gas giants.
Engineers are debating whether to carry out another test firing before pressing ahead toward launch
Virgin Orbit asserts its method offers maximum flexibility since the launching Boeing 747s could take off from airports anywhere.
It was not immediately clear what went wrong or what will be needed to fix it.
Blue Origin says "we're getting very, very close" to launching passengers to space.
Thanks to the pandemic and worries over violence, the swearing-in of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris looks very different.
From the Marvel Cinematic Universe to the next "Fast and Furious" film, here's when to expect all the biggest flicks.
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