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North Korean plane takes off from Beijing, signaling Pyongyang’s border reopening post-pandemic

August 23, 2023

North Korean plane takes off from Beijing, signaling Pyongyang’s border reopening post-pandemic

A commercial flight from North Korea landed and took off in Beijing Tuesday following severe COVID-19 restrictions that closed its borders for three years.

Twenty-six sickened in 11 states in salmonella outbreak linked to small turtles: CDC

August 23, 2023

Twenty-six sickened in 11 states in salmonella outbreak linked to small turtles: CDC

The CDC is telling Americans to not “kiss or snuggle" with their pet turtles as a salmonella outbreak linked to the reptiles is impacting nearly a dozen states.

Rand Paul: This a tragedy and defies logic

August 22, 2023

Rand Paul: This a tragedy and defies logic

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., argues Big Pharma is attempting to scare the public into buying more vaccines after uptick in COVID- cases on ‘Jesse Watters Primetime.’

Doctors urge vaccinations ahead of this year's flu season, which could be 'fairly bad,' experts say

August 22, 2023

Doctors urge vaccinations ahead of this year's flu season, which could be 'fairly bad,' experts say

After last year’s “tripledemic" of RSV, flu and COVID reportedly overwhelmed health systems, experts are looking to the 2023-2024 winter season — and sharing predictions and advice.

California church fined $1.2M during lockdowns sues over alleged gov't 'spying' operation tracking worshippers

August 22, 2023

California church fined $1.2M during lockdowns sues over alleged gov't 'spying' operation tracking worshippers

Calvary Chapel San Jose filed a federal lawsuit against Santa Clara County over its "warrantless geofencing operation" during COVID-19 lockdowns.

Atlanta college reinstates mask mandate after students test positive in city

August 22, 2023

Atlanta college reinstates mask mandate after students test positive in city

An Atlanta college reinstated its mask mandate and other COVID-19 measures even though no cases were reported at the school

COVID isn't over, but the 'dogmatic' mandates should be: Dr. Marc Siegel

August 22, 2023

COVID isn't over, but the 'dogmatic' mandates should be: Dr. Marc Siegel

Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel provides analysis as some schools are keeping mask and vaccine mandates in place.

Major movie studio reinstates mask mandates 'effective immediately'

August 22, 2023

Major movie studio reinstates mask mandates 'effective immediately'

Lionsgate sent out a memo to employees at its main Santa Monica office that they will be expected to wear masks in response to rising COVID-19 cases.

COVID-19 patients face increased health risks for up to 2 years, study finds

August 21, 2023

COVID-19 patients face increased health risks for up to 2 years, study finds

Patients who developed COVID-19 earlier on in the pandemic will experiencing lingering health problems even two years later, according to the results of a new study.

FDA approves first maternal vaccine to prevent RSV, Pfizer's single-dose Abrysvo

August 21, 2023

FDA approves first maternal vaccine to prevent RSV, Pfizer's single-dose Abrysvo

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first vaccine for pregnant women to prevent RSV in infants, the agency announced on Monday. Abrysvo is made by Pfizer.