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COVID variant spreads to more countries as world on alert

LONDON (AP) — The new potentially more contagious omicron variant of the coronavirus popped up in more European countries on Saturday, just days after being identified in South Africa, leaving governments around the world scrambling to stop the spread. The U.K. on Saturday tightened its rules on mask-wearing and on...

Fresno Hospitals Resume Emergency Policies to Combat Patient Overflow

With emergency rooms and intensive care units operating at maximum capacity in Fresno area hospitals, county health officials on Wednesday advised the public to avoid using ambulances or emergency rooms unless they are in dire need of medical aid. The goal is to keep hospitals from experiencing patient overloads, said...

Fresno Medical Researcher on COVID-19 Vaccines: Study Shows They Work

COVID-19 is surging again in Russia, forcing a national shutdown. Healthcare workers, cops, and other front-line workers are facing vaccination deadlines. Vaccinations for kids ages 5 to 11 could soon be available. The ravages of the pandemic and decisions about vaccinations are continuing to grab headlines. One local doctor hopes...

Fresno Unified Closes Special Ed School Due to COVID Infections

Fresno Unified has closed Addicott Elementary School for 10 days after a fourth person tested positive for COVID-19, district spokeswoman Nikki Henry told GV Wire on Friday. "Yesterday we learned of a 4th positive case impacting Addicott. Out of an abundance of caution for our students and staff, and in...

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