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US births fell last year, marking an end to the late pandemic rebound, experts say
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando U.S. births fell last year, resuming a long national slide.A little under 3.6 million babies were born in 2023, according to provisional statistics released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That's about 76,000...
The pandemic exposed staff shortages at nursing homes. A new White House push aims for a remedy
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday said the first rule to set minimum staffing levels at federally funded nursing homes and require that a certain portion of the taxpayer dollars they receive go toward wages for care workers is a...
Biden administration announces new partnership with 50 countries to stifle future pandemics
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando President Joe Biden's administration will help 50 countries identify and respond to infectious diseases, with the goal of preventing pandemics like the COVID-19 outbreak that suddenly halted normal life around the globe in 2020. U.S....
These Florida monkeys could give you herpes. Here’s where they’ve been found
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando When it comes to Florida’s wildlife, the first animals that come to mind are usually alligators, sharks or manatees.However, monkeys are also a staple within Central Florida, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation...
Bringing dental care to kids in schools is helping take care of teeth neglected in the pandemic
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando Tucked away inside the teachers lounge at a New Hampshire elementary school, Amber Warner was having her teeth checked out for the first time.The 5-year-old sat back on what looked like a beach chair and wore a pair of dark sunglasses as...
Florida’s stricter ban on abortions could put more pressure on clinics elsewhere
WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando The drive to Bristol, Virginia, from Jacksonville, Florida, takes more than eight hours. It's over 10 from Orlando and closer to 14 from Miami. Despite that distance, Bristol Women’s Health Center is preparing for an influx of women from...