Infectious Disease - Page 364

July 5, 2022

Missouri Republican lawmaker resigns after $900K COVID medical clinic fraud scheme conviction

Missouri Republican state Rep. Tricia Derges resigned Friday after a federal jury convicted her of a $900,000 COVID fraud scheme operated through her medical clinics and nonprofit.

July 5, 2022

Crime typically heats up in summer, here is why this year may be worse than in the past

Summer brings a rise in violent crime, but this year could be worse as major cities continue to see crime surge from their previous record-highs in recent years.

July 4, 2022

This July 4th, COVID is still killing hundreds of Americans each day

With more Americans shielded from severe illness by vaccination and infection, COVID-19 — at least for now — has become an unpleasant, inconvenient nuisance for many.

July 3, 2022

US religious leaders explain why faith in God hit lowest level ever, say COVID made it worse

Four Christian ministers spoke to Fox News Digital about a new Gallup poll that shows 81% of Americans believe in God, which is the lowest rate ever recorded.

July 3, 2022

More Chinese cities impose COVID lockdowns as 'clusters' spread

China is expanding lockdown measures the Anhui province and the city of Wuxi as COVID-19 cases continue to spread into the eastern portion of the country, officials say.

July 1, 2022

Politico issues correction after falsely claiming Clarence Thomas promoted COVID vaccine-aborted fetus theory

Politico rolled back its report after critics slammed outlets that suggested Justice Clarence Thomas himself was promoting a theory about the COVID vaccine.

July 1, 2022

Russia scraps remaining COVID restrictions

Russia has ended all COVID-19 restrictions, including the requirement to wear masks, citing a steady decline in deaths from coronavirus.

July 1, 2022

FDA wants COVID boosters targeting Omicron BA.4, BA.5 subvariants

The FDA has recommended COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers change the design of their booster shots to combat the Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants of the coronavirus.

July 1, 2022

North Korea blames 'alien things' near border with South for COVID outbreak

North Korea has seemingly blamed its first COVID-19 outbreak on neighboring South Korea, and has warned its citizens to "vigilantly deal with alien things."

July 1, 2022

N. Korea suggests balloons flown from South brought COVID-19

North Korea claims those with COVID-19 contracted the disease after they came in contact with balloons flown from South Korea, with South Korea denying the claim.