CDC cuts COVID isolation and quarantine for many
U S health officials reduce isolation for asymptomatic infections from ten to five days and shorten quarantine for close contacts. The guidance aligns with omicron’s milder illness and aims to keep society functioning amid rising cases. Shortened rules apply across vaccination statuses with masking, and emphasize five additional days of caution if symptoms linger.
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Omicron storms disrupt travel and other world events
Air travel faced more than 1000 cancellations as crew illness and severe weather disrupted flights during a peak travel period. Separately, a time capsule from Richmond’s Confederate statue site appeared, while flu season ramps up with child deaths noted. Ghislaine Maxwell deliberations continue with no verdict in sight. Suu Kyi delays verdicts as Myanmar court posts January 10 ruling. Vallée dies at 58 after Emmy winning career. Israeli strikes hit Latakia port causing fires and damage with no casualties reported.
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Tornado toll in Kentucky reaches 77 with infant death
Gov. Beshear announced an infant from Graves County died last week, raising Kentucky's death toll to 77 from the February tornadoes. Mayfield bore severe destruction as hundreds of buildings were wiped out. In Florida, a car struck children in Wilton Manors, killing two and injuring four others before fleeing. Authorities investigate the incident as responders treat severely injured youths.
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