Infectious Disease - Page 341

August 11, 2022

Fauci blasted for joke that he created COVID-19 in his kitchen: 'Tone deaf'

Dr. Anthony Fauci was widely panned by conservatives on social media after joking while receiving an award in Seattle that he created COVID-19 in his kitchen.

August 11, 2022

Smaller Chinese cities begin implementing COVID measures as cases continue to rise

Several smaller cities across China have begun implementing preventative COVID measures as cases continue to rise across the country, sparking fear of larger lockdowns.

August 11, 2022

Kim Jong Un declares 'victory' over coronavirus as sister says he was 'seriously ill' with 'high fever'

Kim Jong Un came down with a serious illness that was likely COVID-19, according to the dictator's sister. North Korea recently declared "victory" over the virus.

August 11, 2022

Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountain's National Park to once again require indoor masking

Smokey Mountain National Park in Tennessee will require visitors to wear masks while inside park buildings. The mandate will apply to all visitors, regardless of vaccination status

August 11, 2022

North Korea claims disputed victory over virus, blames Seoul

Kim Jong Un declared victory over COVID-19 while his sister continued to blame South Korea for spikes in COVID cases.

August 10, 2022

COVID vaccine production from South Africa's Aspen Pharmacare to end due to low demand

South Africa's Aspen Pharmacare plans on stopping the manufacturing of COVID vaccines due to a lack of orders. This will only add to Africa's already low vaccination rate.

August 10, 2022

Fauci vents about Americans' opposition to forced masking: 'It's almost inexplicable'

Dr. Anthony Fauci lamented that Americans often value their liberty over forced masking policies, saying the issue was "inexplicable" during a talk Tuesday.

August 10, 2022

Global COVID update: Are we out the woods yet?

The COVID-19 remains active around globe, but economic activity is beginning to stabilize. Here is a global update on the state of the COVID pandemic.

August 10, 2022

New virus detected in China infects 35 people: What to know

A new flu-like virus has been detected in China, and its name is Langya henipavirus (LayV). Here's what you need to know about the 35 confirmed infections.

August 10, 2022

Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams tests positive for COVID-19

Democratic Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams announced Wednesday that she has tested positive for COVID-19. She said she had tested negative on Tuesday.