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West Virginia to provide free COVID-19 vaccines, tests at schools

August 16, 2022

West Virginia to provide free COVID-19 vaccines, tests at schools

West Virginia's health agency plans to offer free COVID-19 vaccines and tests at community events and schools. Sixteen different vans will offer these services across West Virginia.

First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19

August 16, 2022

First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19

First lady Jill Biden has tested positive for the coronavirus after she began to develop “cold-like symptoms” late Monday night, her office has announced.

Health care workers win $10M settlement over hospitals' COVID vaccine mandate: 'This is a big wakeup call'

August 16, 2022

Health care workers win $10M settlement over hospitals' COVID vaccine mandate: 'This is a big wakeup call'

Liberty Counsel founder Mat Staver explained that NorthShore University HealthSystem implemented a "jab or job" policy and denied employees' religious exemptions.

Parents, doctors lament 'devastating' effects of pandemic school closures as mental health crisis worsens

August 16, 2022

Parents, doctors lament 'devastating' effects of pandemic school closures as mental health crisis worsens

Talibah Hicks, Tom Kersting and Dr. Kathleen Berchelmann weighed in on the devastating effects of COVID-19 school closures and mandates on 'Fox & Friends First' Tuesday.

UK to offer all adults COVID booster beginning in September

August 15, 2022

UK to offer all adults COVID booster beginning in September

The UK has announced that they plan of offering COVID-19 boosters to all adults starting in September, hours after becoming the first nation to approve an omicron-resistant shot.

Moderna's updated COVID vaccine approved by British regulators

August 15, 2022

Moderna's updated COVID vaccine approved by British regulators

Moderna's updated COVID-19 vaccine has been approved by British drug regulators. Britain is the first nation to approve the updated vaccine.

Defense Secretary Austin positive for COVID for second time

August 15, 2022

Defense Secretary Austin positive for COVID for second time

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced on Monday that he has tested positive for coronavirus for the second time and will work from home for the week.

EU considering combined COVID vaccine approval, according to German health minister

August 15, 2022

EU considering combined COVID vaccine approval, according to German health minister

German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach announced on Friday that the EU is considering approving a combined COVID vaccine that would protect against the original strain and omicron.

Democratic campaign committee offers COVID-19 face masks in exchange for financial contributions

August 15, 2022

Democratic campaign committee offers COVID-19 face masks in exchange for financial contributions

The DCCC announced it will give COVID-19 face masks to campaign contributors who give a donation of $15 or more ahead of the 2022 midterm elections.

America’s kids unmasked two years later: Examining COVID mandate consequences as students return to class

August 15, 2022

America’s kids unmasked two years later: Examining COVID mandate consequences as students return to class

With a new school year starting, many students will be experiencing their first day back without masks and COVID-related policies. Parents say pandemic effects linger.