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Sen. Rand Paul calls on Biden to allow unused COVID funds to be spent on post-disaster rebuilding

August 9, 2022

Sen. Rand Paul calls on Biden to allow unused COVID funds to be spent on post-disaster rebuilding

Sen. Rand Paul said Tuesday he is calling on President Biden and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear to allow unused COVID-19 funding to go towards rebuilding disaster sites.

NYU student flees COVID lockdowns in Shanghai, only to be trapped in Hainan

August 9, 2022

NYU student flees COVID lockdowns in Shanghai, only to be trapped in Hainan

New York University Shanghai student, Brian Hall, fled Shanghai in order to avoid being locked down in another COVID lockdown, only to be trapped in Hainan.

BioNTech expects Omicron-adapted vaccine deliveries as soon as October

August 9, 2022

BioNTech expects Omicron-adapted vaccine deliveries as soon as October

BioNTech is expected to be making deliveries of two Omicron-adapted vaccines as soon as October, which will help generate demand for the fourth quarter.

Macau reverts back to daily COVID testing after a positive test in neighboring Chinese city

August 8, 2022

Macau reverts back to daily COVID testing after a positive test in neighboring Chinese city

After someone tested positive in Macau's neighboring city, Zhuhai, Macau has gone back to daily COVID testing as China continues to implement its "zero-COVID" policy.

FDA targets California distiller for second time over COVID-era sanitizer: 'Foreshadowing' of what's to come

August 8, 2022

FDA targets California distiller for second time over COVID-era sanitizer: 'Foreshadowing' of what's to come

The FDA targets distillers for a second time over sanitizer made during the pandemic, despite issuing an apology for the audits and fines faced last year.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.