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China locks down a third city ahead of Olympics, confining 5.5 million more people to their homes

By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press

A third Chinese city has locked down its residents because of a COVID-19 outbreak, raising the number confined to their homes in China to about 20 million people.

WATCH: Fauci, Walensky testify in tense Senate hearing on the federal response to new COVID-19 variants

By Associated Press

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert, angrily accused a senator Tuesday of making false accusations that are leading to threats against him -- all to raise political cash.

How the latest CDC guidance on COVID-19 is creating unnecessary confusion

By William Brangham, Courtney Norris

The latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on isolation and testing for COVID-19 has received intense pushback. Many health experts are now criticizing what the CDC has said and how its officials have said it. This…

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Home COVID testing kits to be covered by health insurers starting Saturday

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

The Biden administration announced the change Monday as it looks to lower costs and make testing for the virus more convenient amid rising frustrations.

Study offers reassurance on COVID shots, menstruation

By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press

Researchers tracked nearly 4,000 U.S. women through six menstrual cycles and found a small and temporary change: The next period after a shot started about a day later than usual. But there was no change in the number of days…

Voter concerns for inflation go up while COVID-19 worries come down, says AP-NORC poll

By Will Weissert, Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press

The pandemic has receded as a top priority in many voters' minds to start 2022, with the economy and rising worries about inflation overshadowing coronavirus concerns.

Australian court rules for Djokovic but battle to stay in country not over

By Rod McGuirk, Mark Baker, Associated Press

Novak Djokovic has won a court battle to stay in Australia to contest the Australian Open after his exemption from strict coronavirus vaccination rules was questioned, but the drama might not be finished.

Thousands rally in Prague against vaccination mandate

By Associated Press

The previous government released an order in early December, making vaccination mandatory for the 60 and over age group, as well as medical personnel, police officers, firefighters and medical students.

Chicago mayor, teachers still at odds over COVID protocols

By Kathleen Foody, Associated Press

Negotiations resumed Saturday to resolve a standoff between Chicago school officials and the city's teachers union over COVID-19 precautions that canceled three days of classes, but the public war-of-words between union leaders and Chicago's mayor showed little sign of easing.

Omicron explosion spurs nationwide breakdown of services

By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Terry Tang, Associated Press

First responders, hospitals, schools and government agencies have employed an all-hands-on-deck approach to keep the public safe, but they are worried how much longer they can keep it up.