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Zimbabwe announces 100 suspected cholera deaths and imposes restrictions on gatherings

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe has recorded 100 suspected deaths from cholera and more than 5,000 possible cases since late last month, prompting the government to impose restrictions to stop the spread of the disease, including limiting numbers at

County agrees to $12.2M settlement with man who was jailed for drunken driving, then lost his hands

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota county agreed to pay a $12.
Say goodbye to the COVID-19 vaccination card. The CDC has stopped printing them

Say goodbye to the COVID-19 vaccination card. The CDC has stopped printing them

It's the end of an era for a once-critical pandemic document: The ubiquitous white COVID-19 vaccination cards are being phased out. Now that COVID-19 vaccines are not being distributed by the federal government , the U.S.
Nebraska lawmaker says some report pharmacists are refusing to fill gender-confirming prescriptions

Nebraska lawmaker says some report pharmacists are refusing to fill gender-confirming prescriptions

OMAHA, Neb.
Rape victim featured in ad reemerges as focal point of abortion debate in Kentucky governor's race

Rape victim featured in ad reemerges as focal point of abortion debate in Kentucky governor's race

LOUISVILLE, Ky.
Novavax touts non-mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, hopeful to meet domestic production deadline

Novavax touts non-mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, hopeful to meet domestic production deadline

OTTAWA — The last remaining manufacturer to offer an alternative to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines in Canada is hopeful it will meet the government's 2024 deadline to make the shots domestically.
Ontario investigates fee-for-access nurse practitioner walk-in clinic

Ontario investigates fee-for-access nurse practitioner walk-in clinic

TORONTO — Ontario is investigating a walk-in clinic in Ottawa that is reportedly charging patients $400 a year for access, Health Minister Sylvia Jones said Wednesday, though the clinic says the fee is legal.
After critical report, N.S. promises to fine ambulance company for poor service

After critical report, N.S. promises to fine ambulance company for poor service

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s Health Department says it will fine the province’s ambulance service if it fails to meet performance standards for response times.
UN authorizes a second malaria vaccine. Experts warn it's not enough to stop the disease spreading

UN authorizes a second malaria vaccine. Experts warn it's not enough to stop the disease spreading

LONDON (AP) — The World Health Organization authorized a second malaria vaccine on Monday, a decision that could offer countries a cheaper and a more readily available option than the world's first shot against the parasitic disease.
UK prime minister wants to raise the legal age to buy cigarettes in England so eventually no one can

UK prime minister wants to raise the legal age to buy cigarettes in England so eventually no one can

LONDON (AP) — U.K.