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Month: January 2021

Self-administered Covid-19 tests used at valley sites can have ‘false negative results’, FDA warns

A new alert from the FDA is warning of potentially inaccurate results from self-administered Curative tests, including those from testing sites in Indio, Rancho Mirage and La Quinta. The Food and Drug Administration wrote Monday that Curative’s tests can give “false results, particularly false-negative results” if not performed properly. Last month, Riverside County made the

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Nuevo gobierno se acerca a UABC

Suspenden certificación de resultados en el Congreso por situación con manifestantes

(CNN) — El Congreso de EE.UU. está cerrado después de que escalara la situación entre los manifestantes alrededor del edificio. Los manifestantes están ocupando las escaleras del Capitolio y se suspendió la sesión para contar y certificar los votos del Colegio Electoral para presidente y vicepresidente. La Policía del Capitolio de EE.UU. está solicitando refuerzos

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EU authorizes Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine, paving the way for its rollout next week

The European Union has authorized Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine, the second coronavirus vaccine to be approved for use in the EU. The move finalizes the recommendation of the European Union drugs regulator, who earlier on Wednesday recommended granting the drug a conditional marketing authorization. Emer Cooke, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) executive director, said on Wednesday

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Capitol is on lockdown as pro-Trump demonstrators try to break into the building

The US Capitol is on lockdown amid a tense situation with demonstrators outside the building, according to Capitol police officers, as President Donald Trump’s supporters attempt to break into the building while lawmakers count the Electoral College votes certifying President-elect Joe Biden’s win. Hundreds of pro-Trump protesters have gathered on the House side of the

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Former Dodgers pitcher Tommy John has COVID-19, reportedly hospitalized in the valley

According to multiple reports, former Dodgers pitcher Tommy John has tested positive for COVID-19 and has been hospitalized near his home in Indio. The Daily Beast reported Wednesday morning that the 77-year-old has been hospitalized multiple times since testing positive on Dec. 13 and is currently on oxygen. John, a left-hander, pitched for the Dodgers

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Some Florida counties turned to Eventbrite to distribute vaccines. Then the fraudulent listings came

Before the pandemic, Meg Bourbonniere used Eventbrite to purchase concert tickets. But this week, the 65-year-old resident of Pinellas County, Florida, logged on to the online ticketing platform for a very different purpose: to try to secure an appointment to get the Covid-19 vaccine. Several counties in Florida have turned to Eventbrite, a service better

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Michael Chertoff Fast Facts

Here is a look at the life of Michael Chertoff, former secretary of Homeland Security. Personal Birth date: November 28, 1953 Birth place: Elizabeth, New Jersey Birth name: Michael Chertoff Father: Gershon Chertoff, rabbi Mother: Livia Chertoff Marriage: Meryl (Justin) Chertoff (1988-present) Children: Philip and Emily Education: Harvard University, BA, 1975; Harvard University, JD, 1978

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GOP challenges Arizona electoral votes, the first of several expected objections to Biden’s 2020 win

Congressional Republicans began a futile attempt Wednesday on President Donald Trump’s behalf to overturn the results of the November election by objecting to Electoral College votes cast by Arizona for President-elect Joe Biden. House and Senate Republicans formally objected to Arizona’s votes soon after the joint session of Congress got underway on Wednesday, prompting the

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