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3 years after COVID, it's past time taxpayers stop funding this corrupt organization

March 15, 2023

3 years after COVID, it's past time taxpayers stop funding this corrupt organization

Justice demands accountability for all those who withheld and helped obscure information on the origins of the COVID pandemic.

Alabama House approves $1 billion plan for pandemic funds

March 14, 2023

Alabama House approves $1 billion plan for pandemic funds

The Alabama House has approved a $1 billion plan for pandemic relief funds. The proposed plan would aid infrastructure projects, health care reimbursements, and broadband expansion.

Veru to proceed with late-stage study of COVID pill despite FDA snub

March 14, 2023

Veru to proceed with late-stage study of COVID pill despite FDA snub

Veru has decided to proceed with a late-stage study of a COVID pill despite a health regulator declining to authorize it. The oral drug treats high-risk patients hospitalized with COVID-19.

Could COVID cause ‘face blindness'? Study suggests it’s possible

March 14, 2023

Could COVID cause ‘face blindness'? Study suggests it’s possible

Researchers from Dartmouth College have reported the first instance of prosopagnosia (otherwise known as “face blindness”) as a symptom following COVID-19 infection.

Tilda Swinton is done with COVID mandates: 'I'm not wearing a mask'

March 14, 2023

Tilda Swinton is done with COVID mandates: 'I'm not wearing a mask'

Tilda Swinton discussed how the coronavirus pandemic had affected the film industry, as well as the sets actors work on. Swinton revealed she was over wearing masks.

China to reopen its borders, resume all visas for tourists

March 14, 2023

China to reopen its borders, resume all visas for tourists

Tourism to China will resume later this week after officials in Beijing announced they would be reopening borders for visa and non-visa travel for the first time in three years.

It's been 3 years since COVID lockdowns. But we still haven't learned from these 3 mistakes

March 14, 2023

It's been 3 years since COVID lockdowns. But we still haven't learned from these 3 mistakes

As the COVID pandemic reaches the three-year mark, it is high time to review mistakes that were made.

Sleep deprivation could reduce vaccine antibodies, new study found

March 13, 2023

Sleep deprivation could reduce vaccine antibodies, new study found

Getting insufficient sleep in the days surrounding a vaccination could weaken its effectiveness, particularly for men, a new study has found.

Law group alleges Stanford fired doctor for criticizing COVID policies: 'Engaged in employment discrimination'

March 13, 2023

Law group alleges Stanford fired doctor for criticizing COVID policies: 'Engaged in employment discrimination'

In Santa Clara, California, the Dhillon Law Group on Thursday filed a complaint alleging that a doctor was 'forced' to resign due to speaking out against COVID-related policies.

Japanese residents continue to wear masks after 3-year-long request ends

March 13, 2023

Japanese residents continue to wear masks after 3-year-long request ends

Japan has dropped its three-year-long masking request in one of its last steps in easing COVID rules in public places. However, nothing has changed as residents continue to wear them.