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Covid-
19: New Strain Of Virus Detected That Combines Two Omicron Sub-Variants
A new COVID-19 strain has been discovered that is a combination of a pair of sub-variants of the Omicron version of the virus. Israel’s Ministry of Health announced that it has recorded multiple cases of the new strain, which combines the two sub-variants - dubbed BA.1 and BA.2 - during PCR testing of passengers arriving at the Ben Guiron airport. Health officials in Israel said that “the variant is still unknown around the world,” according to a statement released by the Ministry of Health. "The two cases of the combined strain, which have been discovered so far, suffered from mild sympto…
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Covid-
19: Moderna Vaccine Gets Full Approval From FDA
Federal officials have granted full approval to Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine following its authorization last year for emergency use. On Monday, Jan. 31, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Moderna’s vaccine has been granted its full approval, joining the Pfizer shot which was authorized months ago. The move comes after tens of millions of doses of the Moderna vaccine have already been administered across the country. It also represents Moderna’s first FDA-approved product in the US. Officials said the FDA reviewed months of additional follow-up data submitted by Moderna to…
Schools
Around Fairfield Schools: Pride En Plein Air, Euro Winners, No Parade So Musicians Step In
A Plein air painting project is giving art students at a Fairfield County school the chance to express their talent. One at a time they are taking turns to paint designs on benches to display school pride at the entrance to Saxe Middle School in New Canaan. The effort begun in May is through a newly formed Saxe Spirit Benches club. Art Teacher Cara Beatman is leading the project. The way it works is parents may sign up their child 15-minute painting appointments. Masks and gloves must be worn by students the entire time. “The whole premise of this project is to keep art alive during th…
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Covid-
19: YouTube Limits Video Quality To Ease Internet Traffic
With millions of people around the world confined to their homes due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, YouTube announced it will be adjusting its default video quality to ensure that there is sufficient bandwidth for all users. YouTube videos will automatically stream in standard definition for at least a month, as health officials work to curtail the spread of COVID-19, which has infected nearly 60,000 people in America alone. Other streaming services such as Netflix and Disney+ have taken similar steps overseas, though it is unclear if they will take effect stateside. “We continue to w…
Politics
'He’s Calling Bette Middler A Psycho': Murphy Steps Up Twitter Attacks On Trump
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy ramped up his Twitter attacks against Donald Trump during the president's trip to England. Among other tweets, the Connecticut Democrat echoed singer-actress Bette Midler and other Twitter followers in mocking Trump's ill-fitting tuxedo. Midler, later conceding the tirade had degraded into a '"Battle of the Bulge," called Trump's formal wear a "PROPORTION FAIL!!" President Trump was mocked on Twitter for his bulging formal wear during a state banquet at Buckingham Palace. Trump attended the lavish event hosted by Queen Elizabeth II with First Lady Melania Trum…
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