Infectious Disease - Page 168

June 10, 2023

Biden administration 'hijacking' George Bush AIDS program to push abortion in Africa: GOP congressman

GOP Rep. Chris Smith is sounding the alarm over what he says is a Biden administration plan to promote abortion in Africa using funding for a Bush era AIDS relief program.

June 10, 2023

White House sends guidance mandating face masks, social distancing for unvaccinated at 'College Athlete Day'

The White House sent guidance requiring unvaccinated guests to wear face masks and practice social distancing, despite the government ending the COVID national emergency.

June 9, 2023

Zuckerberg says 'establishment' asked Facebook to censor COVID misinfo that ended up true: 'Undermines trust'

During a recent podcast, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg admitted that "misinformation" he was pushed by experts to censor on Facebook ended up being true.

June 9, 2023

4 in Arizona sentenced for fraudulently obtaining millions in federal COVID-19 aid

Four individuals have recently received significant prison sentences for their involvement in fraudulent activities related to obtaining federal COVID-19 assistance in Arizona.

June 8, 2023

HIV/AIDS treatment centers seeing decrease in patients after anti-gay legislation went into effect in Uganda

Treatment centers for HIV/AIDS in Uganda have seen a decrease in patients after anti-gay laws went into effect in the country. The new laws have placed the community on lockdown.

June 8, 2023

Italian court closes probe into former premier and health minister's handling of coronavirus lockdowns

A probe into the former Italian premier and health minister's handling of the coronavirus lockdowns has been closed by the Court of Ministers in Brescia.

June 8, 2023

Uganda's president takes 'forced leave' after testing positive for coronavirus

Yoweri Museveni, the president of Uganda, is taking a 'forced leave' after testing positive for coronavirus. Museveni is allegedly experiencing 'mild symptoms.'

June 8, 2023

6 arrested for fraudulently collecting over $3 million of COVID-19 aid meant for renters

Federal prosecutors said six people have been accused of obtaining $3.3 million in government aid by filing fraudulent renter applications across Washington, Texas, and Arizona.

June 7, 2023

Massachusetts sober home operator pleads not guilty in COVID relief fraud scheme

Daniel Cleggett, 37, of Kingston, Massachusetts, has pleaded not guilty to 37 criminal charges related to a million-dollar COVID-19 relief fraud scheme.

June 7, 2023

GOP-led Wisconsin Legislature to block meningitis vaccine mandate for students

The Republican-backed Legislature of Wisconsin is planning to stop Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ administration from requiring 7th grade students to get a meningitis vaccine.