An Idaho Health Department Is Barred from Offering Covid Shots

Experts worry the unusual move, driven by vaccine misinformation, could fuel further efforts to interfere with immunizations.

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Idaho public health department restricted from giving COVID-19 vaccines

Experts say Southwest District Health in Idaho is the first public health department in the nation to be restricted from giving COVID-19 vaccines.

Idaho health department isn't allowed to give COVID vaccines anymore

A regional public health department in Idaho is no longer providing COVID-19 vaccines to residents in six counties after a narrow decision by its board

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This Idaho Health Department Has Stopped Providing COVID-19 Vaccines

This appears to be the first district in the nation to put a restriction on COVID-19 vaccines.

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Lawrence Bishnoi has been linked to high-profile murders in India. Now Canada accuses him of crimes on their soil.

Columbia Bars Vocal Pro-Israel Professor From Campus

The university said Shai Davidai had repeatedly harassed and intimidated employees. He said the university had not done enough to crack down on pro-Palestinian protests.

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Columbia University bars pro-Israel professor from campus for 'threatening behavior'

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Hollywood Bowl under pressure from boom in darts and mini-golf bars

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A 'Gangster' Is Blowing Up India-Canada Relations---From Behind Bars

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When Yankees Fans Take the Game Into Their Own Hands. Literally.

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