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A Kentucky pediatrician says she's seeing an increase in children with COVID-19. Cases are spiking for people of all ages across the United States. Research suggests that in-person schooling is not a significant reason.

More Kids Are Getting COVID-19, Kentucky Pediatrician Says

Elizabeth Hawse, a pediatrician in Lexington, Ky., says she's seen a big increase in the number of children testing positive for the coronavirus. The governor has shut schools' in-person classes.

Scientists say a Belgian woman was infected with two coronavirus variants at the same time, including Beta. Beta's spike protein is shown here in a scientific illustration.

A Woman Died Of COVID After Contracting 2 Variants At The Same Time, Researchers Say

The woman had both the alpha and beta variants of the coronavirus, which were found first in the U.K. and South Africa, respectively.

A mannequin wears a face mask at the Citadel Outlets in Commerce, Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday urged Californians to turn to their "better angels" and use common sense over the holiday weekend by wearing a mask and skipping traditional gatherings with family and friends.

U.S. Surpasses Global Record For New COVID-19 Cases Recorded In A Day

The U.S. reported more than 55,000 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday — reaching a daily global record for the coronavirus pandemic. The previous record was set last month by Brazil.

Japan announced a third state of emergency over the COVID-19 pandemic on Friday, with new restrictions taking effect on April 25. Here, a woman walks in a nearly empty Dotonbori Street. The arcade is normally one of Osaka's most popular tourist areas.

Japan Declares 3rd State Of Emergency, 3 Months Ahead Of Olympics

New restrictions are being imposed in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo prefectures as Japan sees a sharp rise in new coronavirus cases.

Here's an Update on the Temporary Protected Status Program

Last night, the Trump Administration announced its decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for the roughly 50,000 Haitian nationals that have…

Navy Rear Adm. John Polowczyk, supply chain task force lead at FEMA, speaks during a coronavirus task force briefing at the White House on Sunday.

States, Hospitals Say They're Still Not Getting Vital Supplies To Fight COVID-19

President Trump says the government's procurement and distribution system is "a fine-tuned machine," but many hospitals and state governors say they're struggling to get what they need.

Rates of uninsured children in Florida and across the country improved during the COVID-19 pandemic, but health policy experts warn those gains could be short-lived

A new report from Georgetown University’s Center for Children and Families finds that the rate of uninsured children nationally dropped from 5.7% to 5.4% between 2019 and 2021 and that the rate of uninsured kids in Florida fell from 7.6% to 7.3%. Health policy experts warn, these gains could be short-lived because when federal protections in the Families First Act expire, states will be reevaluating Medicaid eligibility requirements and that could happen as soon as April 2023. We take a closer look in a conversation with the lead author of the report, Georgetown University Center for Children and Families co-founder and Executive Director Joan Alker.

Daniela Draghici in the living room of her apartment in Bucharest. Draghici is an abortion-rights advocate who served as a family planning program manager for a U.S.-funded Romanian nonprofit group from 1992 to 2002.

Activists Say Romania Has Been Quietly Phasing Out Abortion

Doctors are using conscientious objection to turn down patients. Religious anti-abortion clinics are springing up. Advocates say abortion rights are under threat again in Romania.

Tesla Stock Tumbles Again, Following CEO Elon Musk's 'NYT' Interview

Tesla's stock has been dropping precipitously, following a New York Times interview, in which CEO Elon Musk described being exhausted and under immense pressure.

Governor Ron DeSantis said the new system, which will involve testing on computers, is fully funded and adds that it will save money over time.

Florida drops FSA testing in favor of shorter exams throughout the year

Governor Ron DeSantis said the change will allow teachers and parents to check in on students before the year is over.

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