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Air Force pilot could lose retirement over vaccine requirement

January 18, 2023

Air Force pilot could lose retirement over vaccine requirement

Air Force reservist Lt. Col. Brandi King joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss her fight after her exemption requests to opt-out of the COVID-19 vaccine were denied.

Moderna says its RNA vaccine was nearly 84% effective in preventing symptoms in adults 60 and older

January 18, 2023

Moderna says its RNA vaccine was nearly 84% effective in preventing symptoms in adults 60 and older

Moderna said a late-stage trial found that its vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus was 84% effective in preventing at least two symptoms in adults ages 60 and older.

DeSantis calls out 'biomedical security state,' seeks to permanently ban mandates on COVID-19 vaccine, masks

January 17, 2023

DeSantis calls out 'biomedical security state,' seeks to permanently ban mandates on COVID-19 vaccine, masks

Gov. Ron DeSantis was in Panama City Beach, Florida on Tuesday where he outlined a plan to permanently ban mandates on the COVID-19 vaccine and masks.

Spain’s tourism revenue expected to increase by 5% this year compared to pre-pandemic

January 17, 2023

Spain’s tourism revenue expected to increase by 5% this year compared to pre-pandemic

This year may be the first time Spain’s tourism sector may beat pre-pandemic levels as the desire for travelling has increased, according to the bookings tourist companies are seeing.

Doctors in China discouraged from citing COVID as a reason for patients dying amid outbreak

January 17, 2023

Doctors in China discouraged from citing COVID as a reason for patients dying amid outbreak

Doctors in China received a hospital notice discouraging them from writing COVID-related illnesses as to why patients are dying. Instead, physicians should cite any underlying diseases.

China coal output down from record high as COVID outbreak sickens miners

January 17, 2023

China coal output down from record high as COVID outbreak sickens miners

Beijing’s decision to lift its COVID restrictions, which was expected to raise industrial demands, has led to factory cutbacks and sickened workers instead.

Doctor tells skeptical CNN hosts that COVID deaths are being 'overcounted': People need 'accurate reporting'

January 17, 2023

Doctor tells skeptical CNN hosts that COVID deaths are being 'overcounted': People need 'accurate reporting'

CNN medical analyst Leana Wen explained her piece outlining how in her view the medical community has overcounting the hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19.

DOJ defending mask mandate on planes months after Biden said pandemic is 'over'

January 17, 2023

DOJ defending mask mandate on planes months after Biden said pandemic is 'over'

The White House is fighting to keep a federal mask mandate for travel in place after Biden calling the pandemic "over," and despite calls from travel associations to end mask mandates.

As China reopens, Davos optimistic about global economy

January 17, 2023

As China reopens, Davos optimistic about global economy

World Economic Forum speakers at Davos expressed optimism for short-term global economic growth in the wake of China's reopening following the easing of strict "zero COVID" measures.

Lawmakers press Pentagon to give back pay to troops fired for refusing vax: 'We have an obligation'

January 17, 2023

Lawmakers press Pentagon to give back pay to troops fired for refusing vax: 'We have an obligation'

Lawmakers are pressing the Pentagon to provide back pay for military service members who were fired for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine.