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Spain registers monkeypox death; media say it's a first

MADRID (AP) — Spain on Friday reported the death of a person from monkeypox, which Spanish media said was a first for the European Union nation.
University of Toronto requiring students living in residence to be triple-vaccinated

University of Toronto requiring students living in residence to be triple-vaccinated

TORONTO — Students and staff planning to live in University of Toronto residences will need to have two shots of a COVID-19 vaccine and at least one booster dose before moving in this September.

States reach deal over marketing, safety of generic opioids

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A former opioid manufacturer has agreed in principle to pay up to $2.4 billion in a deal with a dozen states over its marketing and product safety practices, state attorneys general announced Friday.
Nova Scotia Health warns to expect ER and ambulance delays over long weekend

Nova Scotia Health warns to expect ER and ambulance delays over long weekend

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Health is warning the public to expect delays in emergency room and ambulance service over the holiday long weekend because of staffing shortages.
California aims to make its own insulin brand to lower price

California aims to make its own insulin brand to lower price

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A vial of insulin cost $25 in 1995, back when Chris Noble was 5 years old and just learning how to manage his Type 1 diabetes with the help of his parents and his doctors.

Netherlands to offer more COVID-19 boosters in September

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Seeking to head off a fall COVID-19 surge, the government of the Netherlands said Friday that everyone age 12 years and over would be eligible for a vaccine booster shot in a campaign expected to start in September.
San Francisco declares emergency over monkeypox spread

San Francisco declares emergency over monkeypox spread

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The mayor of San Francisco announced a state of emergency Thursday over the growing number of monkeypox cases, allowing officials to cut through red tape and fight a public health crisis reminiscent of the AIDS epidemic that bega
Ontario nursing groups want faster licensing for international nurses amid ER issues

Ontario nursing groups want faster licensing for international nurses amid ER issues

TORONTO — Razan Suliman has worked as a registered nurse and midwife in some of the world’s most trying circumstances, from wartime hospitals to refugee camps.
Indiana Republicans keep struggling over abortion ban

Indiana Republicans keep struggling over abortion ban

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Republican legislators delayed the start of debate on a proposed abortion ban Thursday amid days of public division over how tightly the law should cover any exceptions for rape or incest victims.
Under fire, US officials say monkeypox can still be stopped

Under fire, US officials say monkeypox can still be stopped

WASHINGTON (AP) — The country’s monkeypox outbreak can still be stopped, U.S. health officials said Thursday, despite rising case numbers and so far limited vaccine supplies.
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