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Japan to ease COVID border measures for travelers from China

TOKYO (AP) — Japan is easing its coronavirus border measures for tourists from China beginning Wednesday by testing only random passengers, a top government spokesman said Monday.
Macao eases COVID mask mandate as virus situation stabilizes

Macao eases COVID mask mandate as virus situation stabilizes

HONG KONG (AP) — Macao, the world’s biggest gambling hub, has eased its requirements for people to wear masks after mandating them for most of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Greeks revel in Carnival celebrations after pandemic pause

Greeks revel in Carnival celebrations after pandemic pause

NAXOS, Greece (AP) — Throngs of revelers across Greece attended end-of-Carnival celebrations this weekend for the first time in four years. The COVID-19 pandemic prevented the festivities held before the beginning of Lent in 2020, 2021 and 2022.
Casinos and consulting? Pandemic spurs tribes to diversify

Casinos and consulting? Pandemic spurs tribes to diversify

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FDA authorizes combination flu-COVID test for home use

FDA authorizes combination flu-COVID test for home use

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first combination test for flu and C OVID-19 that can be used at home, giving consumers an easy way to determine if a runny nose is caused by either disease.

Florida man gets 7 years for $2.6M COVID-19 relief fraud

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man has been sentenced to seven years and three months in federal prison for stealing more than $2.6 million in COVID-19 relief funds.
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