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Police say people were fraudulently obtaining Covid-19 passes by receiving fake vaccinations in Palermo.

Vaccine ineffective to stop Covid-19 in Japan.

Michigan State University won't allow for in-person learning until the final day of January, but at the same time had no problem opening up the school's arena for nearly 15,000 screaming fans to attend every Spartans' home basketball game this month.

Texas judge blocks U.S. government from disciplining employees who failed to comply.

A lawsuit against Bill Gates, the Indian government and others, citing extensive case law, is attracting renewed scrutiny of Gates and his long-term, controversial involvement in India’s vaccine program.

New Prime Minister says policy would “deepen fissures in society.”

Court denies abortion providers’ request to allow federal court challenge.

Coffee giant suspends Covid-19 vaccine-or-test requirement for U.S. employees following U.S. Supreme Court ruling.

Despite rising vaccine rates in the U.S., Covid-19 deaths are climbing as cases continue to soar in most of the country.

Unemployment claims jumping for the third week in a row this month under Biden admin.