CDC updates school mask guidance for vaccinated staff and students
The CDC says vaccinated teachers and students may not need masks in school buildings as part of relaxed COVID-19 guidelines. It leaves masking decisions to local districts, notes no vaccine requirement for staff or students, and highlights continued 3 foot spacing where feasible.
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Asian nations tighten limits as virus surges across region
Asian and Pacific nations move to curb a new wave of COVID-19 infections as delta spreads. Thailand reports a record 75 new deaths, South Korea logs 1316 cases, and Indonesia faces hospital strain amid slow vaccination progress and renewed travel restrictions.
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FDA chief calls for probe into Aduhelm approval
FDA acting commissioner Janet Woodcock asked for a federal investigation to determine if the agency’s dealings with Biogen were inconsistent with policies. She noted significant controversy over Aduhelm while affirming staff integrity and urging a transparent independent review to maintain public confidence.
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Biden asks Putin to curb online criminals in Russia
President Biden pressed Vladimir Putin in a Friday phone call to take action against ransomware and cybercriminals operating from Russia. The White House said Washington reserves the right to defend its people and critical infrastructure. The talks also noted humanitarian aid to Syria and broader efforts to avoid escalating tensions while pressing Russia on cooperation on multiple fronts.
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Haiti seeks US troops to guard infrastructure after Moise assassination
Haiti's interim government asked the United States to deploy troops to protect key infrastructure as it moves toward elections following President Jovenel Moise's assassination. Interim Prime Minister Claude Joseph confirmed the request amid reports of Colombians tied to the attack and the involvement of two Haitian Americans among detainees. The US will dispatch senior FBI and Homeland Security officials to assist the probe.
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