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July 16, 2021

Biden admin flagging Facebook 'misinformation' a 'disastrous policy,' Adm. Brett Giroir warns

Former White House coronavirus testing czar Adm. Brett Giroir warned against the Biden administration consulting with Facebook to “flag misinformation” on COVID-19, Friday, arguing on “America Reports” that the censorship will “backfire” on vaccination efforts by breeding “more mistrust” of the federal government.

July 16, 2021

Las Vegas officials recommend masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status

Gamblers, diners, and revellers in Las Vegas should all wear masks when indoors, even if they're vaccinated, city officials said in new recommendations Friday.

July 16, 2021

Twitter explodes after Psaki urges Big Tech to unite on bans for 'misinformation' spreaders

The White House is courting intense criticism again Friday after press secretary Jen Psaki said that once users are banned from one social media platform for spreading coronavirus "misinformation," they should be expelled from all others as well.

July 16, 2021

Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine trial in pregnant women should 'reassure' public, expert says

Moderna's move to launch a study of its COVID-19 vaccine in pregnant women should reassure the public and help build confidence in the jab's safety, experts said.

July 16, 2021

Moscow lifts dining restrictions; Russia hits record deaths

Authorities in Moscow on Friday canceled their order that restaurants only admit customers who have been vaccinated against COVID-19, recovered from the virus or have had a recent negative test.

July 16, 2021

Sacramento County advises vaccinated people wear masks indoors

Sacramento County health officials are advising residents to wear masks indoors regardless of vaccination status citing concerns about the rapid spread of the Delta COVID-19 variant.

July 16, 2021

Missouri lab detected Delta COVID-19 variant in wastewater weeks before first case was reported

A University of Missouri professor who is leading a study of COVID-19 in wastewater said his lab detected the Delta variant weeks before the first case was reported.

July 16, 2021

MSNBC doctor praises LA health officials over mask mandates: 'What is the harm ... to wear a mask indoors?'

MSNBC medical contributor Dr. Kavita Patel praised Los Angeles health officials on Friday following the city's decision to reinstate mask mandates for indoor spaces regardless of vaccination status.

July 16, 2021

EU likely to decide on Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for kids next week

A top official at the European Medicines Agency said a decision on whether to recommend that Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine be authorized for children is expected late next week.

July 16, 2021

California X-ray tech who died shortly after COVID-19 shot killed by heart disease, coroner's report says

An X-ray technician in California whose January death was under investigation as his family suggested a possible link to his second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine died due to heart disease, a coroner’s report concluded.