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$NYC auctioned off $200 million worth of COVID gear for a small fraction: report$

February 21, 2023

NYC auctioned off $200 million worth of COVID gear for a small fraction: report

New York City auctioned off millions of dollars worth of COVID gear for pennies on the dollar, a news report said.

Kids’ screen time skyrocketed during pandemic — and it’s still higher than pre-COVID

February 21, 2023

Kids’ screen time skyrocketed during pandemic — and it’s still higher than pre-COVID

Average daily screen time for kids is more than double the recommendation of the American Academy of Pediatrics, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open.

Bird flu kills sea lions and thousands of pelicans in Peru's protected areas

February 21, 2023

Bird flu kills sea lions and thousands of pelicans in Peru's protected areas

The bird flu is killing sea lions and thousands of pelicans in protected areas of Peru. Government data suggests that nearly 63,000 birds have been killed from the H5N1 strain.

Natural COVID immunity as effective as 2 vaccine doses: Study

February 21, 2023

Natural COVID immunity as effective as 2 vaccine doses: Study

Dr. Marc Siegel discusses the latest data on natural immunity and reinfection.

Georgia woman who lost toe after pedicure says she's now 'a walking PSA': What you need to know now

February 21, 2023

Georgia woman who lost toe after pedicure says she's now 'a walking PSA': What you need to know now

Anita House of Flowery Branch, Georgia, contracted a bone infection shortly after a pedicure. Here's what a dermatologist and cosmetology director have to say about nail safety.

Washington state lawmakers propose bill to help workers fired over mandates

February 21, 2023

Washington state lawmakers propose bill to help workers fired over mandates

Washington State Rep. Chris Corry (R) joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss how the measure would aid those who were fired for refusing to take the COVID vaccine.

Kamala Harris blasted for posting photo of herself with masked child: 'The rage I feel'

February 20, 2023

Kamala Harris blasted for posting photo of herself with masked child: 'The rage I feel'

Vice President Kamala Harris faced backlash for tweeting an image of her standing with a masked child to promote Black female leadership on Sunday.

CDC adds COVID-19 vaccines to official immunization schedule for kids as young as 6 months

February 20, 2023

CDC adds COVID-19 vaccines to official immunization schedule for kids as young as 6 months

The CDC's updated immunization schedule recommends that children between six months and 18 years old should receive the full COVID vaccine series and booster.

Former Mississippi prison guard sentenced to 3 years probation for COVID relief fraud

February 20, 2023

Former Mississippi prison guard sentenced to 3 years probation for COVID relief fraud

A former Mississippi prison guard has been sentenced to three years of probation for COVID relief fraud. The woman submitted two fraudulent PPP loan applications.

Prior COVID infection provides just as much protection as vaccines, new study finds

February 20, 2023

Prior COVID infection provides just as much protection as vaccines, new study finds

A new study found that previous COVID-19 infection offers at least the same level of protection as two doses of vaccines, lasting for 40 weeks or longer.