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U.S. Allocates $600 Million for Free COVID-19 Test Kits: Here's What You Need to Know
The U.S. is reinstating some COVID-19 related measures. 
The U.S. is reinstating some COVID-19 related measures. -
New COVID-19 Strain EG.5 Earns Watchful Eye from WHO; Global Risk Remains Low
On August 9, the World Health Organization (WHO) upgraded the COVID-19 variant EG.5 to a "variant of interest." This decision indicates that the reputable health organization believes there should be continued monitoring and research into EG.5. 
On August 9, the World Health Organization (WHO) upgraded the COVID-19 variant EG.5 to a "variant of interest." This decision indicates that the reputable health organization believes there should be continued monitoring and research into EG.5. -
China's Expert Recommends COVID-19 Booster Shots for Vulnerable Populations, Optional for Under 50s
If no new coronavirus variants emerge after the XBB strain, the infection may gradually subside, with a low-level, persistent epidemic. However, if new variants continue to emerge, another wave of infection will follow. Those uninfected during the first wave face higher risk of infection during the second wave. For reinfection, people aged 60 and above and those unvaccinated are at greater risk. 
If no new coronavirus variants emerge after the XBB strain, the infection may gradually subside, with a low-level, persistent epidemic. However, if new variants continue to emerge, another wave of infection will follow. Those uninfected during the first wave face higher risk of infection during the second wave. For reinfection, people aged 60 and above and those unvaccinated are at greater risk. -
Chinese Scientist Challenges Prevailing Theories, Suggests Covid-19 Originated from Humans
Debates surrounding the origins of the novel coronavirus have led to various hypotheses, including the possibility of a leak from a Chinese lab or the virus originating from wildlife at Wuhan's wet market. Now, a Chinese scientist has presented a new theory that the virus may have originated from humans, refuting previous claims that Wuhan was the source of the outbreak. Debates surrounding the origins of the novel coronavirus have led to various hypotheses, including the possibility of a leak from a Chinese lab or the virus originating from wildlife at Wuhan's wet market. Now, a Chinese scientist has presented a new theory that the virus may have originated from humans, refuting previous claims that Wuhan was the source of the outbreak. -
WHO Director-General Urges China to Share COVID-19 Origins Data for a Clearer Understanding
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called on China to share its information on the origins of COVID-19, stressing that without full access to this data, all hypotheses would remain open. World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called on China to share its information on the origins of COVID-19, stressing that without full access to this data, all hypotheses would remain open. -
Crucial Insight into COVID-19 Origins Emerges from Chinese Data on Infected Animals in Wuhan Market
Researchers have analyzed previously unseen genomic samples from the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, providing crucial insight into the outbreak's origins, including the presence of infected animals at the Huanan live animal market in Wuhan, China. Researchers have analyzed previously unseen genomic samples from the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, providing crucial insight into the outbreak's origins, including the presence of infected animals at the Huanan live animal market in Wuhan, China. -
U.S. Plans Easing COVID Testing Requirements From China Travelers: Report
The U.S. continues to urge China to be more transparent in their COVID data 
The U.S. continues to urge China to be more transparent in their COVID data -
U.S. Ambassador To China Says Beijing Should Be 'More Honest' About Wuhan And COVID-19 Origin
Ambassador Nicholas Burns was speaking at a US Chamber of Commerce event after news emerged that the Department of Energy assessed with “low confidence” that the pandemic likely originated from a lab leak 
Ambassador Nicholas Burns was speaking at a US Chamber of Commerce event after news emerged that the Department of Energy assessed with “low confidence” that the pandemic likely originated from a lab leak -
COVID-19 Curbs Cost Chinese Provinces At Least $51.6 Billion In 2022
Provincial finances were put under stress during a year of sluggish economic growth 
Provincial finances were put under stress during a year of sluggish economic growth -
What To Expect When The U.S. COVID Emergency Ends On May 11
Health Secretary Xavier Becerra officially informed the state governors on Thursday that he is renewing the declaration a final time but plans to let the emergency expire come May 
Health Secretary Xavier Becerra officially informed the state governors on Thursday that he is renewing the declaration a final time but plans to let the emergency expire come May
