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September 18, 2022

NY Gov. Hochul under fire for COVID-test Democrat donor deal week before absentee ballots sent out

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is implicated in an alleged “pay to play” scheme in which the state paid 45% more than California for rapid COVID tests from the same supplier.

September 18, 2022

Severe common cold cases increasing among young children may be pegged to COVID-19 lockdowns

During this back-to-school season, doctors report an increase in severe cases of the common cold among some children — with more kids requiring hospital admission. COVID lockdowns may be to blame.

September 16, 2022

GOP welcomes end to ‘disastrous’ policy of masking Head Start toddlers

The Department of Health and Human Services is removing its mask mandate for children as young as two, according to a report, after GOP pressure this week,

September 16, 2022

Taiwan looking to end COVID quarantine early for arrivals

Taiwan is seeking to end its mandatory COVID quarantines for travelers early. While other parts of Asia have already relaxed regulations, Taiwan has not decided when to end isolations.

September 16, 2022

New Mexico focusing on seniors as new COVID-19 booster rolls out

New Mexico is focusing on seniors and other vulnerable residents with the rollout of COVID-19 boosters. Receiving it will fit the CDC’s definition of being “up to date” on vaccinations.

September 16, 2022

Learning loss from COVID lockdowns caused 'unmitigated disaster' particularly in student behavior: experts

Education experts spoke to Fox News Digital about the significant learning loss that took place during the coronavirus pandemic specifically when it comes to behavior issues.

September 16, 2022

WHO 'strongly advises against' use of antibody therapies as COVID treatment

The World Health Organization (WHO) has flipped its position on antibody therapies to treat COVID as they believe the Omicron variant's latest offshoots have rendered them obsolete.

September 16, 2022

Gallagher, Foxx send letter to Education Secretary demanding transparency in COVID relief education spending

Several members of Congress sounded the alarm on the lack of insight into how education funds from the American Rescue Plan have been used by schools.

September 16, 2022

Fight against monkeypox requires Congress to learn from COVID-19 and act fast on funding

Monkeypox fight requires bipartisan funding support in Congress. America can learn from COVID-19 pandemic and act fast to stop new health crisis.

September 16, 2022

Marine Corps rescinds penalties for service members seeking COVID vax religious accommodations

The U.S. Marine Corps is quietly walking back strict penalties for service members who are asking for religious accommodations to the COVID-19 vaccine.