[ad_1] ATLANTA – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says current vaccines are effective even against the delta variant. These vaccines have also been effective in preventing people from getting sick enough to go to the hospital. “I am vaccinated. I am fully vaccinated and would just encourage everyone to get vaccinated, ”said Raevyn … Read more
[ad_1] NEW YORK (AP) – Julie Pace, a longtime Washington reporter who handled U.S. government coverage during a period of historic turmoil, was appointed editor and senior vice president of The Associated Press on Wednesday. Pace, 39, has been the PA’s Washington bureau chief since 2017, guiding reporting on the Trump administration, national security, politics … Read more
[ad_1] TEL AVIV – Israel is increasing the vaccine uptake, urging citizens to get vaccinated against Covid-19 and saying those who do not will face restrictions on travel, dining and other activities. Holders of Israeli vaccine passports must receive a third dose of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine within six months of their second dose, or lose the … Read more
[ad_1] FILE – On August 24, 2021, protesters against masks and testing shouted at a press conference by Acting Broward County Schools Superintendent Vickie Cartwright in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The press conference followed a school board meeting on Testing COVID-19 in schools. A growing number of school board members across the United States are resigning … Read more
[ad_1] September 1, 2021 By Jon King / [email protected] A letter signed by more than 60 local health professionals has been sent to local and state health officials in support of a universal mask mandate for schools in Livingston County. The letter (which is posted below) is dated August 26 and signed by a total … Read more
[ad_1] COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – 11 News is delighted to announce a very special honor to a very special team member. You see her hosting our daily midday television news. Behind the scenes, Katie Pelton has worked tirelessly over the years to protect seniors from scams. When not fighting fraud, she has helped local … Read more
[ad_1] An Illinois church summer camp and men’s conference in June have been linked to 180 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Tuesday. The camp and conference did not require attendees to be vaccinated, tested or masked, the CDC reported, and the high rate of transmission … Read more
[ad_1] Peter Frank, from Escanaba, rides a unicycle from Wisconsin to Arizona to raise funds for the Beacon House in Marquette. People can follow his journey at www.whereispeterfrank.com. (Photo courtesy of Peter Frank) MARQUETTE – Peter Frank’s house is a unicycle, and that’s OK for him, given what he’s been through. Frank, 20, whose hometown … Read more
[ad_1] SKANDIA, MI – Robert Mathew “Bob” Keto, 66, from Skandia, died on Saturday, August 28, at his home, peacefully in his sleep, following a long illness. Bob was born on July 8, 1955 in Ishpeming, to Gladys and Edward Keto. He had the pleasure of attending several high schools because of his father’s job; … Read more