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Critics flood Twitter after Biden declares COVID-19 pandemic is over: 'Irresponsible and misleading'

September 19, 2022

Critics flood Twitter after Biden declares COVID-19 pandemic is over: 'Irresponsible and misleading'

Conservatives and leftists criticized Biden for claims made during an interview with CBS' "60 Minutes" concerning the end of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Long, slow decline of the US military's all-volunteer force puts America in danger

September 19, 2022

Long, slow decline of the US military's all-volunteer force puts America in danger

U.S. military’s all-volunteer force is in a long, slow decline because of a host of issues. We need to inspire more young people to serve their country.

President Biden declares that the COVID-19 pandemic 'is over' weeks before the midterm elections

September 18, 2022

President Biden declares that the COVID-19 pandemic 'is over' weeks before the midterm elections

President Biden said during a news interview on Sunday night that the COVID-19 pandemic "is over" after using it as a justification for many of his policies.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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,

Taiwan looking to end COVID quarantine early for arrivals

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.