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Glynn County Health Department to offer updated COVID-19 vaccine starting next week

The Glynn County Health Department will offer the updated Pfizer COVID vaccine starting Monday, Oct. 2 for everyone aged 6 months and older.

London's Gatwick Airport limits flights this week due to staff illness, including COVID-19

Gatwick Airport, Londonโ€™s second-busiest, is limiting flights this week, partly because of an outbreak of COVID-19 within air traffic control.

France sends the army to ensure water to drought-stricken Indian Ocean island of Mayotte

France is sending military forces to distribute water on the French Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte.

Gov. DeSantis doubles down on anti-mask, anti-COIVD-19 vaccine policies in Jacksonville news conference

Gov. Ron DeSantis visited Culhaneโ€™s Irish Pub in the Tinseltown area of Jacksonvilleโ€™s Southside for a news conference on Thursday.

More than a meal: Restaurant-based programs feed seniors' social lives

A group of friends and neighbors meets for a weekly meal, choosing from a special menu of nutritious foods paid for by social programs meant to keep older adults eating healthy.

China won't require COVID-19 tests for incoming travelers in a milestone in its reopening

China will no longer require a negative COVID-19 test result for incoming travelers, a milestone in its reopening to the rest of the world after an isolation that began with the country's borders closing in 2020.

Justice Department announces charges against hundreds of alleged COVID-19 fraudsters

Hundreds of people have been charged with the theft of more than $830 million in COVID-19 emergency aid following a nationwide operation conducted by federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, the U.S. Justice Department announced Wednesday.

FTC: If you get a Medicare bill for a COVID-19 test you didnโ€™t take, donโ€™t pay it

Scammers are targeting seniors.

New Zealand, whose pandemic response was closely watched, removes last of COVID-19 restrictions

New Zealand has removed the last of its remaining COVID-19 restrictions, marking the end of a government response to the pandemic that was watched closely around the world.

German beer sales resume their downward trend after a post-COVID pickup

Official figures show that German beer sales resumed a long-term downward trend in the first six months of this year after rallying in 2022 thanks to the end of most COVID-19 restrictions.

Jacksonville has nearly $65 million in leftover COVID-19 relief money. Hereโ€™s where itโ€™s going

The city has spent most of the COVID-19 relief money but now there is nearly $65 million left, and as the saying goes: itโ€™s time to use it or lose it.

Florida family accused of selling fake COVID-19 cure through online church goes on trial in Miami

A Florida family accused of selling a toxic industrial bleach as a fake COVID-19 cure through their online church is on trial this week in Miami.

Biden administration asks appeals court to block order limiting its contacts with social media

The Biden administration has asked a federal appeals court to block a lower courtโ€™s order limiting executive branch officialsโ€™ discussions with social media companies regarding alleged misinformation.

Spain calls an end to COVID-19 health crisis and obligatory use of masks in hospitals, pharmacies

The Spanish government has declared an end to the health crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and says people no longer have to wear masks in health and care centers as well as pharmacies.

How you can eat to live longer

New research shows you may be able to reduce your risk for early death by as much as 20 percent.

Going Ringside Ep. 17: How Jacksonville turned into THE UFC & Pro Wrestling hotbed

In this episode of "Going Ringside with The Local Station" we sit down with Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry to discuss the UFC relationship he's developed during his term along with other fighting leagues like All Elite Wrestling. We also preview the UFC event in Jacksonville June 24th. There's also an interview with the host of the "Jenerally Sepaking" Podcast.

Next round of COVID-19 shots in fall will target latest omicron strain

The next round of COVID-19 vaccines will target one of the latest versions of the coronavirus.

Confidence in science fell in 2022 while political divides persisted, poll shows

Confidence in the scientific community declined among U.S. adults in 2022, a major survey shows, driven by a a partisan divide that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As conditions for Syrians worsen, aid organizations struggle to catch the world's attention again

Aid agencies will struggle to draw the worldโ€™s attention back to Syria at an annual donor conference hosted by the European Union in Brussels for humanitarian aid to Syrians.

UK parliamentary committee to conclude Boris Johnson 'partygate' inquiry

A U.K. parliamentary committee is meeting to conclude its inquiry into whether former Prime Minister Boris Johnson misled lawmakers over parties at his Downing Street office that breached COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.

Court rules Austria can't be held liable for early COVID infection at ski resort

An Austrian federal court says the state canโ€™t be held liable for a COVID-19 infection from an outbreak at an Alpine ski resort as the coronavirus pandemic hit Europe The Supreme Court of Justice on Thursday announced its verdict in a long-running legal battle involving a German resident who traveled to Ischgl in March 2020 and visited several apres-ski venues before returning home six days later.

Consumer Reports survey reveals airlines that rank highest for customer satisfaction

With so many things out of our control, from weather to staffing issues to lost baggage, does choosing a particular airline really make a difference?

Japan's economy rebounds on healthy consumption as COVID restrictions ease, tourists arrive

Japanโ€™s economy has grown at an annual pace of 1.6% in the quarter through March.

Debt ceiling talks push Washington toward new era of deficit cuts

One outcome is clear as Washington reaches for a budget deal to end the debt ceiling standoff: The ambitious COVID era of government spending is giving way to a new focus on stemming deficits.

Ukraine, Sudan conflicts fuel alarming surge in tuberculosis

Top U.N. officials and health industry leaders are demanding that the world invest more to develop new vaccines and tackle a surge in tuberculosis fueled by the impact of COVID-19 and conflicts including Ukraine and Sudan.

US to lift most federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates next week

The Biden administration will end the last remaining federal COVID-19 vaccine requirements next week when the national public health emergency for the coronavirus ends.

New Michael Cunningham novel 'Day' scheduled for January

The next novel from Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Cunningham, his first in a decade, is a family saga set in New York City before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jacksonville researchers start clinical trial for people who canโ€™t receive the COVID vaccine

Researchers at the Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research announced that they are starting a new clinical trial for people who canโ€™t receive the COVID vaccine because of a weakened immune system.

Racial gap in US stroke deaths widened during pandemic

The longstanding racial gap in U.S. stroke death rates widened dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Free COVID testing will fade with US health emergency in May

Big changes could be coming for how Americans pay for COVID-19 tests.

Biden ends COVID national emergency after Congress acts

The U.S. national emergency to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic has ended.

Numbers working from home tripled during pandemic, Census Bureau finds

The number of people working from home tripled during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report by the Census Bureau.

Report: Florida officials cut key data from vaccine study

An analysis that was the basis of a highly criticized recommendation from Floridaโ€™s surgeon general cautioning young men against getting the COVID-19 vaccine omitted information that showed catching the virus could increase the risk of a cardiac-related death much more than getting the shot.

China health officials lash out at WHO, defend virus search

Chinese health officials have defended their search for the source of the COVID-19 virus and lashed out at the World Health Organization after its leader said Beijing should have shared genetic and other information earlier.

Top Bosnian government official convicted of abuse of office

A top Bosnian government official and two others have been convicted and given prison sentences over the procurement at highly inflated prices of inadequate medical equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic.

South Korea to test sewage samples for COVID-19

South Korea this month will begin weekly tests of sewage produced by its major cities and towns to track the spread of COVID-19 and identify future waves.

Gun injuries in US surged during pandemic, CDC study shows

For every American killed by gunfire, an estimated two or more more survive, often with terrible injuries.

Asian stocks mixed after Wall St rally as bank fears ease

Asian shares are trading mixed following a rally on Wall Street as worries over banks following the collapses of several lenders in recent weeks eased further.

Support small: Local businesses build communities

From the finer things to the fun things, and all the things in between, you can find all the things you need at locally-run small-town shops.

Senators press Moderna CEO on COVID-19 vaccine price hike

Modernaโ€™s CEO is defending a plan to more than quadruple the companyโ€™s COVID-19 vaccine price.

Florida lawmakers consider year-round school schedule for students

A House panel on Tuesday supported launching a pilot program of year-round schools, with the planโ€™s sponsor suggesting it could help students recover from learning losses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Biden signs bill on COVID origins declassification

President Joe Biden has signed a bipartisan bill that directs the federal government to declassify as much intelligence as possible about the origins of COVID-19 more than three years after the start of the pandemic.

Hoda Kotb returns to 'Today' show after family health issue

Hoda Kotb returned to NBCโ€™s โ€œTodayโ€ show on Monday after spending a few weeks tending to her 3-year-old daughter, Hope.

China accuses US of attacking companies after export curbs

China has accused Washington of improperly attacking Chinese companies after genetics analysis giant BGI Group and 17 others were hit with curbs on access to U.S. technology on security or human rights grounds.

Nurse faces legal action for 'faking' Spanish kids' vaccines

A Spanish lawyer says 42 families in Spain are pursuing legal action against a nurse whom they allege faked the process of administering routine vaccines to their children.

COVID-19 lab leak theory fuels divide within US intelligence community

Eight U.S. government agencies are now investigating the source of COVID-19, and for the first time publicly, the FBI director is blaming the coronavirus on a leak from a lab in China.

China dismisses FBI statement on COVID-19 lab leak theory

For the second day in a row, China is dismissing U.S. suggestions that the COVID-19 pandemic may have been triggered by a virus that leaked from a Chinese laboratory.

Cold weather triggers health issues

The chilly air can trigger new or existing health issues for many people.

Hong Kong to lift COVID-19 mask mandate on Wednesday

Hong Kong will lift its mask mandate on Wednesday, ending the cityโ€™s last major restriction imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

US Department of Energy report says coronavirus most likely came from lab leak

Three years after the first case of COVID-19 was reported in Wuhan, China, a classified report from the U.S. Department of Energy says the coronavirus most likely came from a laboratory leak in China.

Feds promise to trim backlog of health care investigations

Federal officials say theyโ€™re working to cut down on a growing backlog of complaints lodged against health care providers and government agencies by patients who claim their civil rights or privacy have been violated.

Millions who rely on Medicaid may be booted from program

If you get health care coverage through Medicaid, you might be at risk of losing that coverage over the next year.

IRS won't tax most relief payments made by states last year

The IRS says most relief checks issued by states last year won't be subject to federal taxes, providing late guidance as taxpayers have begun filing returns.

Seoul lifts visa limits on short-term travelers from China

South Korea says it will remove the entry restrictions it placed on short-term travelers from China since the start of the year as officials see the COVID-19 situation in that country as stabilizing.

Data show children behind in school after COVID lockdown

The COVID-19 pandemic shut down in-person learning across the world, so nearly three years later, numbers from the National Center for Education Statistics show students and educators are still reeling from the impacts.

'Died suddenly' posts twist tragedies to push vaccine lies

A growing online conspiracy theory is using the tagline โ€œdied suddenlyโ€ to baselessly claim that COVID-19 vaccines are killing people.

Starbucks misses sales, revenue estimates as China falters

Starbucks reported lower-than-expected sales in its fiscal first quarter, hurt by COVID restrictions in China and lower consumer demand in other markets.

Republican-led committee targets COVID relief aid for review

House Republicans have begun their promised aggressive oversight of the Biden administration.

US proposes once-a-year COVID shots for most Americans

U.S. health officials want to make COVID-19 vaccinations more like the annual flu shot.

Hong Kong to scrap isolation rule for new COVID-19 cases

Hong Kong's leader says the city will scrap its mandatory isolation rule for people infected with COVID-19 from Jan. 30 as part of its strategy to return to normalcy.

EU court: Tourists may get refunds over COVID measures

The European Union's highest court says travelers whose package tours were ruined by the imposition of restrictions to combat the COVID-19 pandemic may be entitled to at least a partial refund.

Researchers identify underlying genetic similarities in children who had both COVID-19, MIS-C

Although still relatively rare, MIS-C after COVID-19 has become more common and more severe than previously thought. A new study is raising critical questions.

Japan, South Korea protest China visa stoppage in COVID spat

Japan and South Korea are defending their public health restrictions on travelers from China after Beijing stopped issuing new visas in both countries in apparent retaliation.

ER overcrowding has become a public health crisis, experts say

Emergency Room overcrowding has been a health care problem for years, but now, health experts say it is reaching crisis levels.

China halts visas for Japan, South Korea in COVID-19 spat

Chinese embassies stopped issuing new visas for South Koreans and Japanese in apparent retaliation for COVID-19 measures imposed by those countries on travelers from China.

7 dirtiest places in your home -- and how to clean them the right way

Safe to say, a lot of people really buckled down when it came to cleaning over the past couple years, given the COVID-19 pandemic.

EXPLAINER: Is China sharing enough COVID-19 information?

As COVID-19 rips through China, other countries and the World Health Organization are calling on its government to share more comprehensive data.

Georgia awards $234M in federal cash for rural broadband

Georgia is awarding $234 million in federal COVID-19 relief fund to construct broadband internet to rural locations. Combined with an earlier round of grants, matching private investment and another federal program, utilities have gotten more than $1.5 billion to expand high-speed connections in Georgia.

WHO worried about surge of COVID in China amid lack of info

The head of the World Health Organization says the agency is โ€œconcerned about the risk to life in Chinaโ€ amid the coronavirusโ€™ explosive spread across the country and the lack of outbreak data from the Chinese government.

Beijing threatens response to 'unacceptable' virus measures

The Chinese government has sharply criticized COVID-19 testing requirements being imposed on visitors from China and threatening countermeasures against countries involved.

EU to try again for coordination on China Covid policies

European Union nations will try again on Wednesday to mold a coordinated approach on if and how to check incoming airline passengers from China for any new COVID-19 variants after several member nations announced individual efforts over the past week.

NYC nurses, hospitals resume contract talks; some reach pact

A possible strike by thousands of New York City nurses is looming even though nurses at one hospital reached a tentative agreement hours before their contract was set to expire.

Canada, Australia impose COVID rules on travelers from China

Australia and Canada have joined a growing list of countries requiring travelers from China to take a COVID-19 test prior to boarding their flight, as China battles a nationwide outbreak of the coronavirus after abruptly easing restrictions that were in place for much of the pandemic.

Chinese manufacturing weakens amid COVID-19 outbreak

Chinese manufacturing contracted for a third consecutive month in December, in the biggest drop since early 2020, as the country battles a nationwide COVID-19 surge after suddenly easing anti-epidemic measures.

Doctors expecting surge in illnesses like COVID-19, flu, RSV after holidays

Across the country, doctors are expecting a surge in illnesses like COVID-19, the flu and RSV in the next few weeks following the holidays.

China faces bumpy road to normal as infections surge

China is on a bumpy road back to normal life as schools, shopping malls and restaurants fill up again with the easing of COVID-19 restriction.

Japan tests all China arrivals for COVID amid surging cases

Japan has started requiring COVID-19 tests for all passengers arriving from China as an emergency measure against surging infections there and as Japan faces rising case numbers and record-level deaths at home.

EU assesses impact China's rollback of COVID measures

The European Union is assessing the impact of Beijingโ€™s rollback of anti-COVID 19 controls and increase in infections in an attempt to streamline the approach of its 27 nations on testing passengers coming from China.

US will require COVID-19 testing for travelers from China

The U.S. will soon require COVID-19 testing for travelers from China.

China to scrap COVID-19 quarantine for incoming passengers

China will drop a COVID-19 quarantine requirement for passengers arriving from abroad starting Jan. 8.

Virus death toll in China's capital shows further rise

The death toll in the latest COVID-19 outbreak in Beijing has risen by five as China continues to adapt to an easing of strict virus containment regulations.

Senate passes defense bill rescinding COVID vaccine mandate

A bill to rescind the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military and provide nearly $858 billion for national defense has passed the Senate and now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law.

Foxconn to ease COVID-19 curbs in Chinese iPhone factory

The company that assembles Apple Inc.โ€™s iPhones says it will ease COVID-19 restrictions at its largest factory in China that led thousands of workers to quit.

White House reveals winter COVID-19 plans, more free tests

The Biden administration is once more making some free COVID-19 tests available to all U.S. households as it unveils its contingency plans for potential coronavirus surges this winter.

China vows to drop some travel tracking in COVID rule easing

China said it would stop tracking some travel, potentially reducing the likelihood people will be forced into quarantine for visiting COVID-19 hot spots That's part of an uncertain exit from the strict pandemic policies that helped fuel widespread protests.

France to make condoms free for anyone under 25, Macron says

French President Emmanuel Macron says France will make condoms free in pharmacies for anyone up to age 25.

China trade shrinks amid virus pressure, interest rate hikes

Chinaโ€™s imports and exports shrank in November under pressure from weakening global demand and anti-virus controls at home.

Congress set to rescind COVID-19 vaccine mandate for troops

The COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military would be rescinded under the annual defense bill heading for a vote this week in Congress.

The flu, COVID-19 and RSV: Why health experts are concerned about this โ€˜tripledemicโ€™

Hospitals are filling up with people battling both flu and COVID as well as with pediatric patients suffering from RSV. This is what health experts have deemed as the โ€˜tripledemicโ€™ and thereโ€™s concern that these infections will continue to spread.

Protesters near White House demand 'Free China!'

About 200 protesters in Washington have lit candles and shouted โ€œFree China!โ€.

China eases controls, gives no sign when 'zero COVID' ends

China is easing some of the worldโ€™s most stringent anti-COVID controls and authorities say new variants are weaker.

Deadline to apply for Duval Countyโ€™s Emergency Rental Assistance Program is Monday

The deadline for rent and utility assistance in Duval County is Monday at 5 p.m.

China reports 2 new COVID deaths as some restrictions eased

China has reported two additional deaths from COVID-19 as some cities move cautiously to ease anti-pandemic restrictions following increasingly vocal public frustrations.

COVID-19 cases spike across Florida after Thanksgiving holiday

Some Northeast Florida counties have seen a spike in COVID-19 cases following the Thanksgiving holiday, according to the Florida Department of Health.

China eases virus controls amid effort to head off protests

More Chinese cities are easing anti-virus restrictions and police are patrolling their streets as the government tries to defuse public anger over some of the worldโ€™s most stringent COVID measures.

China vows crackdown on 'hostile forces' as public tests Xi

China's ruling Communist Party has vowed to โ€œresolutely crack down on infiltration and sabotage activities by hostile forces."

Duval County to open up applications for $3M in federal rental assistance funding this week

The City of Jacksonville announced Monday that its Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) has about $3 million left to help Duval County residents who have been unable to pay their rent and/or utilities due to a loss of income related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

China expands lockdowns as COVID-19 cases hit daily record

China is expanding pandemic lockdowns, including in a city where factory workers clashed with police this week, as its number of COVID-19 cases hits a daily record.

China's COVID-19 restrictions hit historic Beijing theater

Performances have been suspended at one of Beijing's oldest and most renowned theaters.

Chinese city plans 250,000 quarantine beds to fight virus

Chinaโ€™s southern metropolis of Guangzhou plans to build quarantine facilities with almost 250,000 beds to help fight surging coronavirus outbreaks.

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