South Africa variant found in two South Carolina cases
A new coronavirus variant first seen in South Africa was detected in two adults in South Carolina, signaling possible wider spread. Health officials warn vaccines might be less effective and urge vigilance as state leaders weigh continuing restrictions.
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Coronavirus variants and their spread monitored worldwide
Health experts focus on three main variants and their potential to alter transmission and vaccine effectiveness. Mutations arise as the virus copies itself, with some offering advantages in spread. Officials warn vaccines may require updates if variants reduce protection. Masking and distancing remain key to limiting mutation opportunities.
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Kenosha officers return to duty after Blake shooting probe
Two officers who were on the scene when Jacob Blake was shot by a white officer in Kenosha returned to duty. Austen Sheskey remains on leave as a review board assesses the case while Arenas and Meronek were cleared and went back to work.
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Harmony Preschool marks 40 years with strong safety record
The Medina County preschool celebrates four decades of operation, crediting dedicated staff and parent cooperation for a COVID-free year. The program highlights a daily end-of-day ritual and a new COVID Coordinator role, with community support and a focus on family-like culture.
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Lawmakers push to curb governors virus powers nationwide
Legislators in states including Arizona Michigan Ohio Maryland Kentucky Indiana and Pennsylvania move to amend constitutions to curb governors emergency powers over health orders amid the COVID 19 crisis. Bills seek to limit executive orders and extend legislature oversight while Gov Wolf and others argue rapid action is needed.
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DeWine
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Ohio school health focus amid COVID shift and cases
Ohio officials press school social and emotional well being as vaccinations target adult staff and remote learning risk. Medina County reports 37 student and 16 staff cases in the week, with 11,961 local cases and 171 deaths nationwide 11,006 deaths statewide 45,786 hospitalizations 6,644 ICU admissions.
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Lori Criss
Medina County
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