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Spanish LGBTQ groups wary of monkeypox stigma as Pride nears 05/27/2022 09:32am • MADRID (AP) — With one of Europe's largest gay pride celebrations right around the corner, Spain's LGBTQ community is worried that the outbreaks of monkeypox on the continent could lead to an increase in homophobic sentiment based on misunderstandings of the disease. Spanish health authorities sai Prepare for sticker shock if you are traveling this summer 05/27/2022 08:43am • DALLAS (AP) — Airlines and tourist destinations are expecting monster crowds this summer as travel restrictions ease and pandemic fatigue overcomes lingering fear of contracting COVID-19 during travel. Many forecasters believe the number of travelers will match or even exceed levels in the good-ol Widespread disbelief over N. Korea's tiny COVID death rate 05/27/2022 03:31am • SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — According to North Korea, its fight against COVID-19 has been impressive: About 3.3 million people have been reported sick with fevers, but only 69 have died. If all are coronavirus cases, that's a fatality rate of 0.002%, something no other country, including the worl Questions to Ask Your Doctor About the COVID-19 Vaccine 05/26/2022 08:00pm • The COVID-19 vaccine has been publicly available in the U.S. since December 2020. Since then, vaccination has eased the pandemic by preventing infections, reducing severe disease and saving lives. More is known about vaccine effectiveness, safety and side effects, which tend to be mild for most peop US Census Bureau: Big city losses early in COVID pandemic 05/26/2022 04:51pm • Ko Im always thought she would live in New York forever. She knew every corner of Manhattan and had worked hard to build a community of friends. Living in a small apartment, she found her attitude shifting early in the coronavirus pandemic. After her brother accepted a job in Seattle in the summer o Virginia reports 1st presumed case of monkeypox 05/26/2022 01:43pm • The Virginia Department of Health said Thursday that it's found the first presumed case of monkeypox in a commonwealth resident. VDH is awaiting test results from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for confirmation. The health agency said the patient is a woman from Northern Virgin Dominant coronavirus mutant contains ghost of pandemic past 05/26/2022 11:43am • The coronavirus mutant that is now dominant in the United States is a member of the omicron family but scientists say it spreads faster than its omicron predecessors, is adept at escaping immunity and might possibly cause more serious disease. Why? Because it combines properties of both omicron and US making COVID antiviral drug more available at test sites 05/26/2022 07:24am • WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House on Thursday announced more steps to make the antiviral treatment Paxlovid more accessible across the U.S. as it projects COVID-19 infections will continue to spread over the summer travel season. The nation’s first federally backed test-to-treat site is opening AP Interview: Olympic champ Jacobs wants to win 'everything' 05/26/2022 06:36am • ROME (AP) — Marcell Jacobs already won another gold medal at the world indoors. He'll likely get a huge reception at Rome’s upcoming Diamond League meet. Then a reunion with his once-estranged father at the world championships. Followed by more potential medals at the European championships. And Seoul: N Korea fires suspected ICBM and 2 other missiles 05/25/2022 02:10pm • SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea test-launched a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile and two shorter-range weapons toward its eastern waters Wednesday, South Korea said, hours after President Joe Biden ended a trip to Asia where he reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to defend its allies LEADING OFF: Yankees banged up, Twins and Red Sox rolling 05/25/2022 04:35am • A look at what's happening around the majors today: ___ PINSTRIPE PROBLEMS Healthy for much of this season, the AL-leading Yankees are suddenly dealing with injuries to several key players. All-Star infielder DJ LeMahieu was a late scratch from New York’s lineup Tuesday night with left wrist disco Vaccines bring optimism as COVID cases soar in South America 05/25/2022 12:05am • BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — After a reprieve of months, confirmed cases of COVID-19 are surging in the southern tip of South America. But officials in Argentina, Chile and Uruguay hope high vaccination rates mean this latest wave will not be as deadly as previous ones. At the same time, there i LEADING OFF: Yankees banged up, Brewers lose Renfroe 05/24/2022 10:47pm • A look at what's happening around the majors Wednesday: ___ PINSTRIPE PROBLEMS Healthy for much of this season, the AL-leading Yankees are suddenly dealing with injuries to several key players. All-Star infielder DJ LeMahieu was a late scratch from New York’s lineup Tuesday night with left wrist d China's bet on homegrown mRNA vaccines holds back nation 05/24/2022 09:22pm • TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China is trying to navigate its biggest coronavirus outbreak without a tool it could have adopted many months ago, the kind of vaccines that have proven to offer the best protection against the worst outcomes from COVID-19. As early as the spring of 2020 a Chinese pharmaceuti Yankees' LeMahieu scratched with wrist issue, Chapman to IL 05/24/2022 05:54pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu was a late scratch from New York's lineup Tuesday night with left wrist discomfort, and closer Aroldis Chapman was added to the injured list with left Achilles tendinitis. LeMahieu was set to lead off and play third base against the Baltimore Orioles,