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Fauci Says Omicron Will Soon Become Dominant Covid Variant in U.S., Urges People to Get Vaccines and Boosters
As omicron spreads, Dr. Anthony Fauci said “things could get really bad, particularly for the unvaccinated.”
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Fauci Says Face Masks Could Become Seasonal After COVID Pandemic
The CDC recommends that fully vaccinated people can exercise and attend small gatherings outside without wearing a face mask.
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Florida Gov. DeSantis Suspends All Remaining Covid Restrictions: ‘We Are No Longer in a State of Emergency'
Private businesses can still require masks and enforce social distancing and other protective measures.
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Biden Administration Set to Relax Outdoor Mask Guidance
The CDC’s guidance now states that “masks may not be necessary when you are outside by yourself away from others, or with people who live in your household.”
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National Guard Urges US to Follow Health Measures as Military Races to Vaccinate Population
National Guard leaders called for people in the U.S. keep adhering to Covid-19 mitigation measures as the military races to vaccinate the population.
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Fauci Warns Against Relaxing Public Health Measures as Summer Approaches
Dr. Anthony Fauci warned Monday that Americans should still be vigilant and adhere to public health measures as warmer summer months approach.
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US Joins 13 Other Nations in Criticizing WHO for Lack of Transparency in China COVID Report
The WHO’s 120-paged report was published Tuesday and produced by a team of international scientists.
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Compensation for Victims of Covid Vaccine Injuries Is Limited
Two government programs compensate victims of rare vaccine adverse reactions. Currently the Covid-19 vaccine is eligible for only a less generous program.
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CDC Considers Shortening Covid Social Distancing Recommendations for Schools to 3 Feet, Director Says
A new study suggests that a social distance of 3 feet may be as safe as 6 feet, provided that everyone is masked.
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Azar Condemns Capitol Riot in Resignation Letter
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar is condemning the assault on the U.S. Capitol in his formal letter of resignation. Azar says he will resign at noon on Jan. 20, when President-elect Joe Biden is sworn in. Azar wrote in his letter to President Donald Trump, dated Jan. 12: “The attacks on the Capitol were an assault on our…
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Operation Warp Speed Directs States to Begin Vaccinating Next Priority Group
HHS Secretary Alex Azar announced on Tuesday that the White House coronavirus task force would be advising states to begin to vaccinate the next tier of priority recipients, including anyone over the age of 65 and anyone with a documented comorbidity.
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Trump Cabinet Officials Condemn Capitol Riot But Avoid Criticizing the President
Members of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet issued harsh rebukes of the mayhem at the U.S. Capitol.
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Trump Boasts About His Covid Response After Largely Ignoring Crisis During Deadliest Month Yet
December was the deadliest month for America during the pandemic. Yet President Donald Trump barely uttered a word about Covid-19’s tragic toll.
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Colorado Health Officials Are Investigating a Second Suspected Case of New Covid Strain
On Tuesday, Colorado health officials confirmed the nation’s first case of a new and potentially more infectious strain of Covid-19.
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U.K. Government Confirms Second Strain of Coronavirus
The new variants, from South Africa and Britain, have not yet been identified in the United States.
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What to Watch Today: Dow Set to Open Higher Despite Covid Stimulus Uncertainty
Wall Street was set for a slightly higher open Wednesday, reversing an overnight decline in futures.
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Fauci, Azar Receive Coronavirus Vaccinations
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci and Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar received their first dose of Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine on Tuesday.
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US Angling to Secure More of Pfizer's Coronavirus Vaccine
U.S. officials say they’re actively negotiating for additional purchases of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine after passing up a chance to lock in a contract this summer because it was still unclear how well the shots would work.
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‘We Are Not at the Finish Line Yet': HHS Warns About Holiday Gatherings
Despite a monumental week with a COVID-19 vaccine rollout, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar says Americans still need to wear masks, social distance, wash their hands and be diligent during the holiday season.
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HHS Secretary Azar Says the Public Will Get Covid Vaccine ‘by the End of February Into March'
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar provides an update on when he believes the American public will be able to get a Covid vaccine.