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COVID infected Chinese tourist caught in South Korea after fleeing quarantine center

January 5, 2023

COVID infected Chinese tourist caught in South Korea after fleeing quarantine center

A Chinese man was able to evade South Korean authorities for two days after fleeing mandatory quarantine when he tested positive for COVID-19 upon arrival in the country.

New COVID omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 is ‘spreading like wildfire’ in US: Health experts reveal why

January 5, 2023

New COVID omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 is ‘spreading like wildfire’ in US: Health experts reveal why

A new COVID-19 subvariant, XBB.1.5, is picking up speed nationwide. Dr. Marc Siegel and University of Arizona medical professor Dr. Shad Marvasti reveal what's worrisome about the contagious strain.

Could COVID-19 extend into a 'forever pandemic'?

January 5, 2023

Could COVID-19 extend into a 'forever pandemic'?

Dr. Houman Hemmati discusses China's COVID-19 numbers, the rise in consumption of marijuana edibles among children and Damar Hamlin's recovery on 'Fox News @ Night.'

China undercounting COVID-19 cases and deaths, WHO says: 'We still do not have complete data'

January 4, 2023

China undercounting COVID-19 cases and deaths, WHO says: 'We still do not have complete data'

China is underrepresenting the extent of the COVID-19 surge that is ripping through the country, a World Health Organization official said on Wednesday.

Novak Djokovic risks missing US tournaments over new COVID-19 travel restrictions

January 4, 2023

Novak Djokovic risks missing US tournaments over new COVID-19 travel restrictions

Update travel restrictions in the U.S. for non-citizens could mean 21-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic will miss out on several tournaments in the upcoming year.

Child care woes continue as many return to normal after pandemic amid staffing shortages, illnesses

January 4, 2023

Child care woes continue as many return to normal after pandemic amid staffing shortages, illnesses

Child care facilities across the United States continue to feel the burden of COVID despite many industries starting to return to normal in this country.

State Department calls on China to be more transparent on current COVID-19 surge, virus' origins

January 3, 2023

State Department calls on China to be more transparent on current COVID-19 surge, virus' origins

State Department spokesperson Ned Price called on China to be more transparent about the current COVID-19 outbreak and origins of the virus on Tuesday.

Belgium to test wastewater on flights arriving from China for COVID

January 3, 2023

Belgium to test wastewater on flights arriving from China for COVID

Wastewater on planes arriving to Belgium from China will be tested for COVID-19. China is currently facing a surge in cases after lifting its "zero-COVID" policies.

European Union offers China free COVID vaccines as cases surge

January 3, 2023

European Union offers China free COVID vaccines as cases surge

The European Union is offering free coronavirus vaccines to China as the country is facing an increase of cases after lifting its "zero-COVID" policies last year.

China blasts 'unacceptable' COVID-19 travel restrictions, claims political motivations for new rules

January 3, 2023

China blasts 'unacceptable' COVID-19 travel restrictions, claims political motivations for new rules

China has changed how it reports cases and deaths related to COVID-19, with officials no longer counting asymptomatic results as positive and only certain deaths as covid-related.