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A nurse shows an elderly man a syringe prepared with dose of the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine, before he is inoculated at the Americas Cultural Center, in Ecatepec, Mexico, Saturday, April 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Ginnette Riquelme)
Mexico's private-practice doctors left out on vaccines

Apr. 09, 2021 11:04 AM EDT

Evers OKs dentists to vaccinate as millions become eligible

By Scott Bauer And Todd Richmond Mar. 22, 2021 01:07 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers on Monday signed a bill that allows dentists to administer COVID-19 vaccinations, the same day that more than 2 million...

FILE - West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice speaks during the State of the State Address in the House Chambers of the West Virginia State Capitol Building in Charleston, W.Va., on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. Justice has agreed to live in the seat of state government in Charleston, ending a long-running challenge over his residency. A Kanawha County judge signed an order Monday, March 1, 2021, dismissing a 2018 lawsuit filed by a former state lawmaker. (AP Photo/Chris Jackson, file)
The Latest: Sinovac: CoronaVac vaccine effective in children

By The Associated Press Mar. 22, 2021 06:35 AM EDT

Vaccine eligibility for next phase moved a week earlier

By Scott Bauer Mar. 16, 2021 09:19 AM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — People age 16 and up with certain preexisting conditions in Wisconsin will be eligible for the coronavirus vaccine starting Monday, a week...

Dentists could administer COVID-19 vaccine under bill

Mar. 15, 2021 07:49 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Dentists in Wisconsin could administer the COVID-19 vaccine under a bill the state Legislature is scheduled to pass on Tuesday, a step...

Bob walks around Central Illinois Smiles bringing cheer to those waiting to get dental work. "He greets everyone at the door," said his owner Dr. Katie Buskirk. "He likes to walk around and say Hi to everybody that's waiting in the chair. But mostly he just brings smiles to people's faces." (Clay Jackson/Herald & Review via AP)
Bob the dog eases fears in this Decatur dental office

By Donnette Beckett Feb. 07, 2021 01:01 AM EST

Early closing hours to continue for many businesses in Maine

Dec. 30, 2020 09:08 AM EST
Early closing hours that are in effect for bars and restaurants will continue into the new year amid a surge in COVID-19 infections in Maine, Gov. Janet Mills...

Kenya: Doctors call off strike, nurses continue picketing

Dec. 24, 2020 11:25 AM EST
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Doctors, pharmacists and dentists in Kenya called off a three-day strike over inadequate personal protective equipment and insurance...

Family members wave goodbye to nursing home resident Barbara Farrior, 85, at the end of their visit at the Hebrew Home at Riverdale on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, in New York. The home offered drive-up visits for families of residents struggling with celebrating the holiday alone. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
A pandemic atlas: USA by the numbers, telling and horrifying

By Adam Geller Dec. 16, 2020 12:12 AM EST

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Is it safe to visit the dentist during the pandemic?

By The Associated Press Jul. 09, 2020 03:32 AM EDT

Dr. Terri Tiersky poses for a portrait in full personal protective equipment, double mask, face shield, gown and gloves, at her dentist office in Skokie, Ill., on Friday, June 12, 2020. Tiersky closed her office to all but emergencies in mid-March. She then helped arrange donations of personal protective equipment from the Chicago Dental Society for health workers treating COVID-19 patients. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Open wide: US dentists quickly rebuild after virus shutdown

By Tom Murphy Jun. 24, 2020 11:58 AM EDT

75 new virus deaths reported in Pennsylvania, cases pass 73K

Jun. 03, 2020 02:16 PM EDT
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The coronavirus has infected another 511 people to surpass 73,000 total cases in Pennsylvania, and another 75 people have died from it,...

Bill Forchion, of Brattleboro, Vt., paints hearts onto slate and gives them out for free to people in the community in hopes of raising their spirits Thursday, May 28, 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Kristopher Radder/The Brattleboro Reformer via AP)
Vermont tests Rutland prison; no coronavirus cases found

May. 28, 2020 02:47 PM EDT

Workers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, most wearing masks, walk out of a secure area, Monday, May 18, 2020, in SeaTac, Wash. Monday was the first day that travellers at the airport were required to wear face coverings in the public areas there. The Port of Seattle has encouraged its employees to wear face coverings, and all federal agencies that operate at the airport require their employees to wear face coverings. All airlines operating at SeaTac require employees and passengers to wear face coverings. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Washington dentists, doctors can expand access to patients

By Rachel La Corte May. 18, 2020 07:19 PM EDT

In this Wednesday, May 13, 2020 photo, dentist Sabrine Jendoubi, left, and her assistant Margot Daussat listen to a patient during a dental appointment, at a dental office in Paris. Those with toothache that suffered through France's two-month lockdown, finally have hope to end the pain. Dental practices are cautiously re-opening and non-emergency dentist appointments are now permitted around the country, as the French government eased confinement restrictions from Monday. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
Dentists carefully reopen in France after 2-month lockdown

By Thomas Adamson And Nicolas Garriga May. 14, 2020 02:33 AM EDT

Three plush dogs wearing face masks sit in the window display of The Tribune bookstore in Norway, Me., on Sunday, May 10, 2020, reflecting the quiet streets (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal via AP)
Maine promotes insurance, testing; dentists want to open

By David Sharp And Patrick Whittle May. 12, 2020 02:00 AM EDT

New Hampshire hits high of 19 deaths, expands virus testing

By Holly Ramer May. 06, 2020 09:50 AM EDT
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Broad segments of the New Hampshire population can now get tested for the coronavirus without a referral, state officials said Wednesday...

Alaska dentists say state testing mandate will hurt field

May. 05, 2020 09:13 AM EDT
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Dentists in Alaska say their business may be hurt by a state mandate requiring patients to have a negative test result for the...

Juan Desmarais, right, owner of Primo's Barbershop, cuts the hair of Ian Hothi on Monday, May 4, 2020, in Vacaville, Calif. Desmarais, a former US Marine, re-opened his business on Friday, May 1, 2020, after realizing it could be months before he had permission to operate due to COVID-19 restrictions. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Malls, movies and more: A look at reopenings by state in US

By The Associated Press May. 04, 2020 03:34 PM EDT

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam speaks during the COVID-19 update news conference in the Patrick Henry Building, Wednesday, April 29, 2020, in Richmond, Va. (Mark Gormus/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Virginia allowing elective medical procedures to resume

By Alan Suderman Apr. 29, 2020 04:05 PM EDT