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Los Angeles Rams

Player turnout still a problem for some inner-city high school football programs

On the first day in shoulder pads and helmets, Jefferson High's football team looked completely different.

Well, not necessarily in quality.It was far too early to tell for that.

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ProFootballTalk

11 months ago

Dallas Cowboys

Mike McCarthy misses rookie minicamp after undergoing back procedure - ProFootballTalk

Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy underwent a back procedure last week.He has taken part in meetings virtually, but McCarthy missed the rookie minicamp while recovering.Owner Jerry Jones talked to the rookies before Saturday's practice, and special teams coordinator John Fassel wrapped up the session."It's easy because Mike is always so clear and, 'Hey, this is what we're going to do,' so we had a real vision for what we wanted to get accomplished this weekend with these guys," defensive coordinator Dan Quinn said, via Todd Archer of ESPN.

www.cnn.com

Vaccination, Paxlovid decrease risk of long Covid, studies show

People who are vaccinated or who take Paxlovid during a Covid-19 infection have a lower risk of developing long Covid, new research shows.The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines long Covid as new, returning or ongoing health issues more than four weeks after an initial infection.According to the CDC, 1 in 5 Covid-19 survivors ages 18 to 64 and 1 in 4 survivors 65 or older have an ongoing health issue that might be attributable to Covid-19 infection.

kvue.com

No, employees aren't legally required to report positive COVID-19 tests to employers

Employers can ask employees to report positive COVID-19 test results, but workers aren't required to do so by law.

www.cnn.com

FDA allows licensed pharmacists to prescribe Pfizer's Paxlovid under certain conditions

(CNN)The US Food and Drug Administration revised the emergency use authorization for Pfizer's Covid-19 antiviral treatment, Paxlovid, on Wednesday to allow state-licensed pharmacists to prescribe the treatment to people who are eligible.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago

Cook County returns to high COVID-19 alert level as cases, hospitalizations increase

Cook County is once again at a high COVID-19 alert level.

kvue.com

Travis County now at 'medium' threat level for COVID-19

The number of new cases per 100,000 residents in the last seven days passed the threshold to trigger the elevated level.

sfist.com

Governor Newsom Tests Positive for COVID-19 Shortly After Second Booster, Receives Paxlovid Prescription

On Saturday, the Office of the Governor of California announced Gavin Newsom had tested positive for COVID-19 and is taking antiviral medication to curb the infection's worst symptoms; Newsom is fully vaccinated and recently received a second booster shot.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago

Inverness man indicted for COVID-19 testing fraud scheme

A man from the suburbs was indicted Monday by a federal grand jury on 10 counts of wire fraud and one count of theft of government funds for his involvement in a COVID-19 testing fraud scheme that netted his Chicago-based laboratory over $83 million from a federal pandemic relief program.The money was allegedly obtained by submitting fraudulent claims for reimbursement on tests that were never performed, that were performed incorrectly or that were paid for by clients.

www.thelocal.fr

French health authority recommends autumn Covid vaccine campaign

France's public health body outlined how Covid-19 rules changed starting on February 1st, including an end to compulsory self-isolation after a positive test result.Published: 30 January 2023 12:37 CET Updated: 1 February 2023 16:26 CET Starting on February 1st, Covid rules relaxed in France as the country brought an end to compulsory isolation for those who test positive for the virus.

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Healthy lifestyle may mean lower risk of long Covid, study says

People who have a healthy lifestyle before Covid-19 infection may have a lower risk of long Covid than their peers, a new study says.The study, published Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine, looked at almost 2,000 women who reported a positive Covid-19 test between April 2020 and November 2021.The participants were enrolled in the Nurses' Health Study II, which has been surveying more than 100,000 US nurses since 1989.

KQED

Healthcare

So You Haven't Caught COVID Yet. Does That Mean You're a Superdodger? | KQED

Once these targeted weapons are available, your immune system has a much easier time clearing up the infection.

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And then if you meet the criteria of a superdodger, the team sends you a testing kit.

Twin Cities

Chicago White Sox

Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians to make up postponement as part of a July 23 split doubleheader

Wednesday's postponed Chicago White Sox-Cleveland Guardians game will be made up as part of a split doubleheader July 23 at Guaranteed Rate Field, the Sox announced Thursday.

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Chicago White Sox

Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians to make up postponement as part of a July 23 split doubleheader

Wednesday's postponed Chicago White Sox-Cleveland Guardians game will be made up as part of a split doubleheader July 23 at Guaranteed Rate Field, the Sox announced Thursday.

time.com

You Can Now Test Yourself for Both Flu and COVID-19 at Home

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just issued its first emergency use authorization for an at-home test that can tell users if they have either the flu, COVID-19, or both.The decision on Feb. 24 comes as more people become comfortable with the idea of testing themselves at home to get quick diagnoses for COVID-19.

www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

Latest guidance for schools in England as 'Kraken' Covid variant spreads

The new Kraken' Covid variant has spread across the US and is now in the UK experts have warned (Image: Canva) As health experts issued a warning over a new ultra-transmissible Covid strain spreading through the UK, this is the latest guidance being issued in schools in England.The new Kraken' Covid variant has spread across the US and is now in the UK experts have warned.

The Local Europe

Spanish PM tests positive for Covid

Catalan Health Service Director Gemma Craywickel, along with the Catalan Public Health Secretary Carmen Cabezas, announced the move during a press conference on Tuesday.

Independent

Leo Varadkar rules out return of mandatory mask wearing

Tanaiste Leo Varadkar has said he believes the country can get through the summer wave of Covid infections without the need to bring in fresh restrictions.

Engadget

Amazon ends paid COVID-19 leave policy for workers | Engadget

As of May 2nd, Amazon will no longer offer paid time off for workers who test positive for COVID-19, according to .

The Verge

Amazon ends its PTO policy for workers with COVID-19

Amazon will no longer grant up to seven days of paid time off (PTO) for workers sick with COVID-19, the company announced in an internal memo obtained by The Verge (via CNBC).

www.dw.com

XBB.1.5 likely to be the next major COVID subvariant DW 01/05/2023

Yet another new coronavirus subvariant is here: XBB.1.5.The subvariant is spreading rapidly in the United States, responsible for 41% of positive COVID-19 cases at the end of December."At the start of December, about 2% of cases in the US were caused by XBB.1.5.Now in early January it's probably over 50%.

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Education

What to expect from BUSD's COVID-19 policies this school year

Students will return to Berkeley classrooms Aug. 15 amid an ongoing surge of COVID-19 cases caused by the contagious omicron sub-variant BA.5.

Berkeleyside

City of Berkeley urges indoor masking as COVID-19 cases spike again

Berkeley's case rate is higher than it's been at any point in the pandemic other than the omicron surge.Hospitalizations remain low.

The Independent

People with symptoms of respiratory illness urged to stay away from others

Anyone who needs to leave their home while they have symptoms of a respiratory infection should avoid crowds and public transport, according to new Government guidance on Covid-19.

kvue.com

Public health

Yes, BA.2, or 'stealth' omicron, subvariant is now dominant in the U.S.

BA.2, informally referred to as "stealth" omicron, now accounts for more than half of U.S. COVID-19 cases, according to CDC estimates.

The Independent

People with a cold urged to 'stay home and avoid contact' under new guidance

People in England who have a cough or cold are to be urged to "stay home and avoid contact with other people" under new Government guidance on Covid-19.

www.npr.org

Greater exercise activity is tied to less severe COVID-19 outcomes, a study shows

A bottle of disinfectant sits by gym equipment in a park in the eastern suburbs of Sydney Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021.Personal trainers turned a waterfront park at Sydney's Rushcutters Bay into an outdoor gym to get around pandemic lockdown restrictions.Mark Baker/AP A regular exercise routine may significantly lower the chances of being hospitalized or even dying from COVID-19, recently published research shows.

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Toronto

Here's what you need to know as GTA students head back to class this week | CBC News

Classes will resume Tuesday in a number of school boards including Peel District School Board, Durham Regional District School Board and Halton District School Board.

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Chicago Cubs

Cubs Injury Update: Ed Howard done for year, Nico Hoerner progressing nicely

The Chicago Cubs have a clearly flawed roster.

The Mercury News

San Jose Sharks

Three big contract decisions the Sharks will face this offseason

The Sharks are still in the early stages of their search for a new general manager.Although no firm timeline has been established, it likely will not be a short process.

The Independent

Free Covid testing ends as health chief warns pandemic to 'remain unpredictable'

Most people in England will have to pay for Covid tests from Friday.

Pats Pulpit

New England Patriots

Jonathan Jones eager to return after missing last year's Patriots-Bills games

Suffering a season-ending shoulder injury earlier in the year, Jonathan Jones had to watch all three of the New England Patriots' games against the Buffalo Bills in 2021 from his couch.From there, he saw the Patriots win the first matchup before getting dominated in the following two - including a 47-17 blowout in the wild card playoff round.

www.independent.co.uk

Investigators estimate around 20 deaths are linked to blunder in Covid-19 lab

A blunder at a lab which saw thousands of positive Covid-19 cases reported as negative could have led to the deaths of 20 people, according to new estimates.The error at the Wolverhampton lab meant that around 39,000 PCR tests were reported as negative when they should have been positive between September 2 and October 12 2021 mostly in the south-west of England.

www.independent.co.uk

Covid lab blunder' could have led to deaths of 20 people

A blunder at a lab that saw thousands of positive Covid-19 cases reported as negative could have led to the deaths of 20 people, according to new estimates.The error at the Wolverhampton lab meant that around 39,000 PCR tests were reported as negative when they should have been positive between September 2 and October 12 2021 - mostly in the southwest of England.

www.nytimes.com

World politics

A Former Chinese Leader Was Ushered Out, Leaving Many Questions

It was a moment packed with symbolism.

BBC Sport

Soccer (FIFA)

Rangers extension 'means the world' to Davis

Northern Ireland captain Steven Davis says signing a one-year extension with Rangers "was never going to be a difficult conversation".

Hot Hot Hoops

Miami Heat

Heat-Celtics news: Derrick White ruled OUT for Game 2 due to personal reasons

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (personal reasons) has been ruled out for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat, Yahoo Sports' Chris Haynes reported early Thursday morning.

iMore

Apple

Apple Store employees in the United States must now wear masks

What you need to know

Apple has reportedly told Apple Store employees in the United States that they must once again wear masks.

Yahoo

Chicago White Sox

Today's Chicago White Sox game is postponed because of positive COVID-19 tests on the Cleveland Guardians

CHICAGO - Positive COVID-19 tests in the Cleveland Guardians organization led to the postponement Wednesday of the Chicago White Sox-Guardians game Wednesday at Guaranteed Rate Field, Major League Baseball announced.

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Boston Red Sox

How Tanner Houck Evaluated Five-Inning Start In Loss Vs. Blue Jays

The Red Sox couldn't complete a comeback in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, but Tanner Houck was a bright spot for Boston.

9news

COVID-19 isolation rules to change in NSW and Victoria. Here are the key things to know

Residents of New South Wales and Victoria will no longer be required to isolate for seven days if they are deemed to be a close contact of as both states make further relaxations to long-standing public health orders.

Brooklyn, NY Patch

Brooklyn

Park Slope COVID Rate + MTA Mask Mandate + Canarsie Shooter

Good morning, Brooklyn!I am your host Patrick Murray here with 3 stories to kick off your day.

Sunny and warmer with a high of 57 and a low of 44.

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World news

Almost 3,000 Covid deaths added to UK total after discovery of data error

Almost 3,000 Covid-19 deaths have been added to the UK's official figures after the discovery of a data error.

Toronto

Toronto

TDSB to resume notifying entire school communities about positive COVID-19 cases

Ontario's largest school board will resume notifying entire school communities about positive COVID-19 cases in an effort to provide parents with a more "comprehensive picture" of virus spread,

Boston.com

Boston

Brookline schools report 100 new COVID-19 cases in a week

Of the positive cases, 90 were people considered contagious while in school, according to the district's dashboard.

The Local France

France news

Emmanuel Macron's French presidential rivals scrap for survival

Candidates in France's looming presidential election pushed at the weekend to make themselves heard over Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with a re-run of 2017's final showdown still the most likely outcome.

The Local Europe