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New York county confirms case of polio

July 21, 2022

New York county confirms case of polio

The New York Department of Health alerted the public to a case of polio confirmed in a Rockland County resident – the first in the United States in nearly a decade.

White House doesn't know where Biden caught COVID-19, says it's not important

July 21, 2022

White House doesn't know where Biden caught COVID-19, says it's not important

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said during Thursday's briefing that reporters shouldn't be focused on determining where President Biden contracted COVID-19.

Australia sees surge in COVID deaths with Omicron outbreak

July 21, 2022

Australia sees surge in COVID deaths with Omicron outbreak

Australia saw record COVID deaths on Thursday in the wake of an outbreak of Omicron variants BA.4 and 5. These variants are adept at evading immunities.

Biden COVID diagnosis: MSNBC, CNN, ABC and more float new mask restrictions, tout boosters

July 21, 2022

Biden COVID diagnosis: MSNBC, CNN, ABC and more float new mask restrictions, tout boosters

Major media outlets floated new coronavirus restrictions and touted Biden's health and the efficacy of booster shots while reacting to the president's COVID diagnosis.

Biden met Ukraine First Lady Olena Zelenska, flew with Dem lawmakers while possibly contagious with COVID

July 21, 2022

Biden met Ukraine First Lady Olena Zelenska, flew with Dem lawmakers while possibly contagious with COVID

Biden met with elected officials and the first lady of Ukraine earlier this week while potentially contagious with COVID19.

Dem congressman tests negative for COVID-19 after trip with Biden

July 21, 2022

Dem congressman tests negative for COVID-19 after trip with Biden

Democratic Rep. Jake Auchincloss tested negative for COVID-19 both before and after he traveled with President Biden, his office announced after Biden tested positive.

Jen Psaki says White House needs to be 'as transparent as possible' and must show Biden 'is working'

July 21, 2022

Jen Psaki says White House needs to be 'as transparent as possible' and must show Biden 'is working'

Former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Thursday that the White House needs to be as "transparent as possible" with regard to Biden's COVID-19 diagnosis.

WH press secretary to brief after Biden tests positive for COVID-19, day after traveling with president

July 21, 2022

WH press secretary to brief after Biden tests positive for COVID-19, day after traveling with president

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will hold a press briefing just hours after President Biden tested positive for COVID-19 following a day of travel on Air Force One.

Biden has COVID-19, here are his symptoms

July 21, 2022

Biden has COVID-19, here are his symptoms

President Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday morning, with reportedly mild symptoms of fatigue, trouble sleeping, a runny nose, and a dry cough.

San Diego school board infuriates parents by bringing back masks: 'The audacity is completely unacceptable'

July 21, 2022

San Diego school board infuriates parents by bringing back masks: 'The audacity is completely unacceptable'

San Diego mothers Melissa Grace and Karin De Jauregui on "Fox & Friends" Thursday criticized mask mandates being reinstated in their local school district.