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WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan leaving agency

November 15, 2022

WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan leaving agency

The World Health Organization's chief scientist, Soumya Swaminathan, is leaving the agency. Leadership changes are expected in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Austria to ban COVID vaccine opponents from wearing symbols that reference Holocaust

November 15, 2022

Austria to ban COVID vaccine opponents from wearing symbols that reference Holocaust

Austria is planning to ban the unvaccinated from wearing symbols that reference the Holocaust, which was worn to liken vaccine opponents to Jews.

'The View' hosts ask audience if they received their third COVID-19 booster

November 15, 2022

'The View' hosts ask audience if they received their third COVID-19 booster

"The View" hosts asked their studio audience if they received their third booster shot on Tuesday.

Leaders gather at G-20 from nations with very different COVID rules. Here’s how they vary.

November 15, 2022

Leaders gather at G-20 from nations with very different COVID rules. Here’s how they vary.

Leaders of G-20 countries have gathered to address major global issues nearly three years after the pandemic. However, their COVID measures still vary from country to country.

NM continues to pay for unused office buildings that could cost up to $18M a year

November 15, 2022

NM continues to pay for unused office buildings that could cost up to $18M a year

As state employees work remotely from home post-COVID, New Mexico continues to pay a high price to maintain its empty and unused office spaces.

Biden skips G-20 gala because he 'needed to attend to a few items,' official says

November 15, 2022

Biden skips G-20 gala because he 'needed to attend to a few items,' official says

The White House said President Biden needed to "attend to a few items" after busy day instead of attending the gala and dinner in Indonesia.

Novak Djokovic to return to Australia after three-ban overturned: reports

November 15, 2022

Novak Djokovic to return to Australia after three-ban overturned: reports

Novak Djokovic will be granted a visa for the Australian Open in January after Immigration Minister Andrew Giles overturned a potential three-year ban, according to reports.

Unrest, protests mount over Chinese COVID restrictions, case numbers

November 15, 2022

Unrest, protests mount over Chinese COVID restrictions, case numbers

Unrest over COVID cases and restrictions in Guangzhou, China, have begun to mount, with citizens and workers in hazmat suits seen taking to the streets in protest.

Jennifer Sey on speaking against COVID-19 school closures: I took this stance in defense of children

November 14, 2022

Jennifer Sey on speaking against COVID-19 school closures: I took this stance in defense of children

Jennifer Sey reveals why she spoke up about opening schools during the COVID-19 pandemic on 'Tucker Carlson Today.'

NBC News suggests kids 'avoid physical interaction' with the 'unvaccinated' this holiday season

November 14, 2022

NBC News suggests kids 'avoid physical interaction' with the 'unvaccinated' this holiday season

A segment on NBC News advised parents to avoid “physical interaction” with “unvaccinated individuals” to protect their children against the coronavirus this flu season.