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October 17, 2022

Dr. Fauci roasted for claiming he didn't push for school closures: 'The ultimate narcissist'

Fox News contributor Joe Concha roasted Dr. Anthony Fauci on 'Fox & Friends First' Monday for his refusal to accept responsibility for COVID school closures.

October 17, 2022

FDA, CDC push ahead with new COVID-19 boosters for kids without proper data

FDA, CDC push ahead with controversial COVID-19 boosters for kids without proper efficacy information. What happened to the idea of following the science?

October 16, 2022

Gates Foundation contributes $1.2 billion to the fight to eradicate polio worldwide

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced Sunday that it will contribute another $1.2 billion to efforts to eradicate polio around the world.

October 16, 2022

Bird flu strikes Emmanuel the emu, causes Nebraska zoo to close some exhibits

Following the death of a pink-backed pelican, the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium said it was closing a few of its exhibits. The zoo cited avian influenza.

October 16, 2022

Fauci says school closures led to 'deleterious collateral consequences,' but he had 'nothing to do' with it

Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday that health officials have realized there will be "deleterious collateral consequences" for children when schools are closed.

October 16, 2022

Fauci rejects COVID response criticism, says it's 'completely crazy’ to call him political

Dr. Anthony Fauci said he "gave everything" to keep the public safe during a difficult time, and he insisted he always supported keeping schools open during the pandemic.

October 15, 2022

COVID harm: Babies missed key milestones amid pandemic — 'really detrimental' to their health

Dr. Nicole Saphier reacted to a new study showing that young children lagged behind in key developmental milestones as a result of the COVID lockdowns; she spoke on "Fox & Friends Weekend."

October 15, 2022

Smug Jon Stewart is latest reminder of how so-called experts aren’t always right

Smug Jon Stewart is latest reminder of how advocacy groups like the AMA should have been challenged about masking kids and should get transgender questions.

October 15, 2022

North Carolina judge sends prospective juror to jail for refusing to wear mask in mask-optional courthouse

A North Carolina man was remanded to jail for refusing a judges order to wear a mask despite the lack of statewide or local mandates or laws.

October 14, 2022

US extends COVID public health emergency weeks after Biden declared pandemic 'over'

The U.S. has extended the public health emergency for the COVID-19 pandemic through Jan. 11. Coronavirus infections, deaths and hospitalizations have dropped.