South Africa COVID variant detected in United States
A new coronavirus variant first identified in South Africa has been found in two adults in South Carolina, signaling possible wider spread in the United States. Officials caution more cases may be undetected as vaccines remain limited and the variant may spread more easily. The cases are unrelated, with no recent travel by either patient.
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Biden reopens health insurance markets amid COVID-19 surge
President Biden orders HealthCare.gov to reopen for a special sign-up window for uninsured amid high COVID-19 spread and limited vaccines. He directs restoration of ACA and Medicaid policies, reversing Trump-era limits. Expansion aims for broader coverage. GOP opposition remains strong.
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States move to curb governors emergency powers in pandemic
Lawmakers in Arizona Kentucky Indiana and Pennsylvania push constitutional amendments to strip governors and top health officials of emergency powers amid debates over rapid action during COVID 19. Leaders warn against delays while health experts warn of ongoing threats and economic relief tied to federal funds.
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Pelosi attacks GOP leaders over Greene education panel pick
Speaker Nancy Pelosi urged House Republicans to rethink Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's placement on the education committee arguing it shows them condoning posts that mocked child killings. Pelosi cited Media Matters reports detailing Greene's social media activity supporting conspiracy theories. Republicans condemned Greene's posts but defended her candidacy amid Georgia district politics.
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