(CNN) -- The flu vaccine has not been a great a match for the predominant viruses this season, preliminary data from the CDC shows -- but the season isn't over, and the estimate could change, the agency told CNN.
BEIJING — China on Friday ordered a lockdown of the 9 million residents of the northeastern city of Changchun amid a new spike in COVID-19 cases in the area attributed to the highly contagious omicron variant.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic leaders abruptly abandoned plans for a fresh infusion of $15.6 billion for battling the COVID pandemic on Wednesday, clearing the way for House debate and passage of a vast government spending bill that is anchored by aid for Ukraine and European allies.