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CDC shortens COVID isolation, quarantine recommendations

U.S. health officials on Monday cut isolation restrictions for Americans who catch the coronavirus from 10 to five days, and shortened the time that close contacts need to quarantine.

Omicron variant arises in more countries, raising world concern

In the U.S., Dr. Anthony Fauci, the government’s top infectious diseases expert, said he would not be surprised if the omicron variant was already in the United States, too.

FDA panel endorses COVID-19 vaccine for kids

The U.S. moved a step closer to expanding COVID-19 vaccinations for millions more children as a panel of government advisers on Tuesday endorsed kid-size doses of Pfizer’s shots for 5- to 11-year-olds.

R. Kelly, R&B superstar, convicted in sex trafficking trial

The charges were based on an argument that the entourage of managers and aides who helped the singer meet girls — and keep them obedient and quiet — amounted to a criminal enterprise.

RFK assassin a step closer to freedom with help of 2 Kennedys

California’s parole board voted Friday to free Robert F. Kennedy’s assassin after two of RFK’s sons went against several of their siblings’ wishes and said they supported releasing him and prosecutors declined to argue he should be kept behind bars. But the governor ultimately will decide if Sirhan Sirhan leaves prison.

Ida could slam Louisiana on 16th anniversary of Katrina

“This will be a life-altering storm for those who aren’t prepared,” National Weather Service meteorologist Benjamin Schott said during a Friday news conference with Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards.

Hawaii, native population hit hard by coronavirus surge

Hawaii was once seen as a beacon of safety during the pandemic because of stringent travel and quarantine restrictions. But the highly contagious delta variant has exploited weaknesses.

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