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July 19, 2021

Amid increasing calls for mandatory vaccines, critics note past anti-vax rhetoric by press, Dems

Media critics have unearthed "anti-vaccine" rhetoric from prominent Democrats and liberal pundits amid calls for more Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine and even make it mandatory.

July 19, 2021

Where to find COVID vaccines: How to search for providers and find availability

America is nearing the major milestone of 50% full COVID-19 vaccinations, and finding a shot has never been easier. 

July 19, 2021

Blackburn slams Biden on Facebook censorship, suggests First Amendment violation

Sen. Marsha Blackburn wrote a letter to President Biden slamming his administration’s collaboration with Facebook to rid the platform of vaccine "misinformation" and suggesting the work could violate the First Amendment.

July 18, 2021

Students say social media users, not government, can determine COVID 'misinformation'

Despite President Biden’s assertion that Facebook is “killing people” by allowing COVID vaccine misinformation to spread online, many young people who spoke to Fox News at Turning Point USA’s Student Action Summit said social media does not influence their decision on whether or not to get vaccinated.

July 18, 2021

Cruz accuses Biden of being 'in bed' with Big Tech amid vaccine misinformation controversy

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, on Sunday accused the Biden administration of being “in bed with Big Tech,” making the argument that comments made by White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki last week have only strengthened former President Trump’s lawsuit accusing Facebook and Twitter of censorship.

July 18, 2021

Former surgeon general says CDC mask guidance 'premature' and 'wrong'

Former U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams said coronavirus mask guidance may be "premature" or "wrong" in the face of potentially dangerous new variants. 

July 17, 2021

First resident of Olympic Village tests positive for COVID

The first resident of the Olympic Village has tested positive for COVID-19, Tokyo Olympic organizers said on Saturday.

July 17, 2021

Some San Francisco-area restaurants reinstate mask requirements, cut unvaccinated workers over new guidance

After San Francisco Bay Area health officials issued new guidance Friday recommending that everyone – even those who are vaccinated – should wear masks indoors, many restaurants are now reportedly requiring them again for their employees. 

July 16, 2021

Biden blasted for accusing Facebook of 'killing people' over COVID misinformation as WH partners with Big Tech

President Biden sparked backlash on social media Friday after he accused Facebook of "killing people" – as the White House's partnership with Big Tech companies to crack down on so-called coronavirus "misinformation" was raising major free-speech concerns among critics. 

July 16, 2021

'Pandemic of the unvaccinated' burdens busy US hospitals

The COVID-19 comeback across the U.S. is putting pressure on hospitals at a time when some of them are busy just trying to catch up on surgeries and other procedures that were put on hold during the pandemic.