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August 8, 2022

Australia cricket star Tahlia McGrath plays in match despite testing positive for COVID-19

Australian cricket star batter Tahlia McGrath tested positive for COVID-19 before the gold medal match against India but still played in the match as England's protocols allowed it.

August 7, 2022

Biden to end isolation at White House after second consecutive negative COVID test

President Biden tested negative for COVID-19 for the second consecutive day on Sunday and will return to public engagement and travel, the White House announced.

August 6, 2022

Elizabeth Warren blasts GOP's 'political gamesmanship' after Dems reportedly ditch COVID tests for key vote

Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren dismissed claims from Republicans that coronavirus testing has been eased in order to ensure more Democrats can vote on the Inflation Reduction Act.

August 6, 2022

Rep Owens, Sen Scott introduce legislation to combat COVID learning loss

Rep. Burgess Owens and Sen. Tim Scott introduced legislation in the House and Senate to use unspent American Rescue Plan funds to combat COVID learning loss.

August 6, 2022

Biden tests negative for COVID-19, will continue isolation until second negative test

President Biden has tested negative for COVID-19 and will isolate at the White House until a second negative test, his doctor said Saturday.

August 5, 2022

China's Sanya Island getaway shutting down its duty free malls amid COVID outbreak

China's holiday hot spot, Sanya, has started shutting down its duty-free malls in an effort to curb COVID during China's most recent outbreak.

August 5, 2022

Novak Djokovic withdraws from Canadian Open over vaccine mandate, just weeks ahead US Open

With the U.S. Open just weeks away, Novak Djokovic withdrew from the Canadian Open on Thursday over his status as an unvaccinated foreign citizen.

August 5, 2022

After COVID lockdowns, Twitter outraged at report that officials won’t stop sex parties to prevent monkeypox

Conservative Twitter users called it hypocritical that health officials and politicians won't stop large gatherings to prevent monkeypox, after doing so for COVID.

August 5, 2022

Biden tests positive for COVID-19 again, will continue White House isolation

President Biden tested positive for COVID-19 again Friday, the White House physician said, and will continue to follow "strict isolation measures."

August 5, 2022

Have monkeypox? CDC advises no sex, but says masturbation 6 feet apart or virtual sex reduce risk

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a variety of sexual activities that they claim will help prevent a spike in infections, including mutual masturbation.