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"Flurona," silly name but problematic flu-COVID combo -- The great COVID schools debate reemerges -- Focusing on illnesses, not cases Jan 05, 2022

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This is not the new year mashup we were hoping for: catching the flu, and COVID, at the same time--it's being labeled "Flurona"and the first case has been reported in Los Angeles County. Add one more anxiety to your pandemic bingo cards.

Schools in Chicago are closing again. The teacher's union there voting to go back to remote learning because of the omicron surge, running up against Chicago's mayor and many parents who have no desire to go back to Zoom classes. Will the same thing start happening in more school districts across the country?

And with the rate of new infections setting pandemic records on an almost daily basis ....should we really still be focusing on cases when deciding to shut things down? A growing number of doctors say no.

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COVID's latest winter surge is a record breaker -- Just what we need, another new variant -- COVID antiviral treatment pills in short supply -- Kids, mental health & the pandemic Jan 04, 2022

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The winter COVID surge is well under way in the United States, leading to dubious new records. About one million cases were recorded Monday which surpassed the old record of 590-thousand set just last week. Can the country's healthcare system withstand the onslaught of cases and hospitalizations?

If that's not bad enough...there's a new variant found in southern France that has some scientists worried.

Meanwhile hospitals are having a tough time finding enough of Pfizer's and Merck's COVID pills just as they're filling up.

Students are exhausted, stressed and burned out from the pandemic. Many of them are struggling with mental health issues and the constant changes when it comes to schools opening and closing.

And finally.........COVID has exposed some major holes in America's system of caregiving for the children, the elderly and those in need.

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Boosted teens, an end to surprise medical bills, and yes everything is still very expensive Jan 03, 2022

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The FDA kicked off 2022 by approving Pfizer's COVID booster shot for children as young as 12. Can boosted young teenagers play a big role in slowing COVID's rapid spread this Winter?

2022 also starts with some relief from medical bills--there should be much fewer surprises the next time you have to check into a hospital or pay a visit to the ER.

If you're hopeful for a better 2022 than 2021...don't pay attention to how much money you're spending for things like gas, food and clothes. Everything is costing more as inflation tightens its grip on the American economy.

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Omicron and the Winter surge. Plus, Pfizer changes up its vaccine for the littlest of kids. Dec 17, 2021

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Omicron may fuel the Winter surge in the U.S. That might be a good thing.

Pfizer is tweaking its vaccine for kids 5 and younger because trials show it's not really working on them.

The pandemic created a wild economy in 2021. What's in store for 2022?

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Booster shots could slow down omicron. Plus, COVID ravages pro sports. Dec 15, 2021

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New studies show booster shots might stop the omicron variant.

The COVID Winter surge is wreaking havoc in the pro sports world as dozens of athletes are now out due to league protocols. Will the rest of Winter see a bunch of canceled and postponed games in the NHL, NBA and even the NFL?

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Is Pfizer's antiviral pill the game changer we've been waiting for? Plus, is it still accurate to call this a pandemic of the unvaccinated? Dec 14, 2021

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Promising data from Pfizer shows its antiviral Covid-19 pill reduces severe illness, hospitalizations, and death. And it appears to hold up against the Omicron variant.

A healthcare professional who is fully vaccinated and boosted just came down with Covid-19 for a second time.

California is reenacting a statewide mask mandate amid a surge in cases, even among the vaccinated. Will people actually mask up?

And the pandemic is part of the reason we're dealing with a nationwide shortage of teachers.

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800,000 Americans have died from Covid-19. Plus, the public school system in LA is backing off a vaccine mandate for students. Dec 13, 2021

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The pandemic has now taken the lives of 800,000 Americans. Did it have to be this bad?

And the second-largest public school district in the country is delaying a vaccine mandate for students 12 and older.

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Omicron's Winter of discontent. Plus, the pandemic puffs up inflation. Dec 10, 2021

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The omicron variant is still a mystery scientists and doctors are trying to unravel. Dr. Michael Osterholm explains what omicron means for the future of the pandemic and a Winter surge.

The pandemic is being blamed for inflation. When will price hikes slow down?

Ostriches are helping scientists detect COVID-19.

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Booster shots for teenagers approved. Plus, California might be headed for another Winter surge. Dec 09, 2021

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The FDA and CDC approve Pfizer booster shots for older teenagers. Are they really needed?

California could be headed for another Winter surge.

The pandemic is apparently increasing everyone's blood pressure.

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Vaccine boosters could smash omicron. Plus, chewing gum might prevent COVID-19 infection. Dec 08, 2021

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New research shows the vaccines are holding up well against omicron, especially the boosters.

Chewing gum is showing promise in killing coronavirus.

The U.S. Surgeon General has issued a public health advisory on the mental health challenges confronting teens and kids during the pandemic.

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