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South Korea seeks a path to normal life from COVID-19
South Korea is seeking a degree of normalcy by gradually easing restrictions. "We have to find a way to safely coexist with COVID-19 even if that means taking some risks," an official said.
COVID's endgame: Scientists have a clue about where SARS-CoV-2 is headed
Iowa approves jobless benefits for people who were fired for being unvaccinated
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With record-high deaths, Moscow and other parts of Russia enter a partial lockdown
October 28, 2021 • It marks an abrupt end to a sense of normalcy that had settled over Moscow. On Thursday, Russia reported 1,159 deaths in the previous 24 hours. The Kremlin blames Russians' reluctance to vaccinate.
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Cigarette sales went up last year for the first time in 20 years
October 27, 2021 • The Federal Trade Commission says sales in 2020 were up slightly, and analysts say the increase was due to the coronavirus pandemic. But the gain looks unlikely to represent a long-term trend.
October 25, 2021 • The singer said he'll do as many planned interviews and performances from home as possible, but it's unclear what that means for his just-announced gig as Saturday Night Live musical guest on Nov. 6.
October 25, 2021 • Moderna says a study in kids 6 to 11 found two doses of the company's COVID-19 vaccine given 28 days apart produced a strong antibody response.
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October 25, 2021 • The policy announced Monday threatens a "hard quarantine" that is longer than the Games themselves for anyone who arrives unvaccinated.