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Fauci to retire by the end of Biden's term

July 18, 2022

Fauci to retire by the end of Biden's term

Dr. Anthony Fauci, who served under seven different presidential administrations, is to retire by the end of President Biden's term, a report says.

UEFA Women's Championship: Netherlands, Sweden both secure spots in quarterfinals

July 18, 2022

UEFA Women's Championship: Netherlands, Sweden both secure spots in quarterfinals

The Netherlands scored three goals late to beat Switzerland 4-1 while Sweden cruised to a 5-0 victory as both teams advance to the quarterfinals.

White House Covid doc warns of reinfections, discusses new vaccines

July 17, 2022

White House Covid doc warns of reinfections, discusses new vaccines

An omicron subvariant identified as BA.5 has taken over as the dominant strain of the virus in America, responsible for over 53% of cases nationwide as of July.

Biden COVID czar voices support for LA bringing back indoor mask mandate

July 17, 2022

Biden COVID czar voices support for LA bringing back indoor mask mandate

White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Ashish Jha expressed approval for Los Angeles County's decision to prepare to bring back its indoor mask mandate.

US monkeypox cases jump as testing increases

July 16, 2022

US monkeypox cases jump as testing increases

Cases of the monkeypox virus in the U.S. have surpassed 1,800 this weekend, as testing and vaccinations ramp up. New York now reports 489 cases of the virus.

Children are missing routine vaccinations thanks to COVID, UN says

July 15, 2022

Children are missing routine vaccinations thanks to COVID, UN says

The COVID pandemic contributed to 25 million children around the world missing their routine vaccinations in 2021, according to UNICEF and WHO.

CBS, ABC, CNN sound the alarm on coronavirus BA.5, call for masking: ‘The worst variant is here’

July 15, 2022

CBS, ABC, CNN sound the alarm on coronavirus BA.5, call for masking: ‘The worst variant is here’

Media outlets such as CNN, CBS and ABC are urging Americans to take back up coronavirus prevention measures such as masking in the wake of a new variant.

Federal judge pauses dismissal of Air Force members who refuse vaccination

July 15, 2022

Federal judge pauses dismissal of Air Force members who refuse vaccination

A federal judge has issued a 14-day freeze on the Air Force's dismissal of unvaccinated soldiers who claim religious exemptions for the COVID-19 injections.

Tucker Carlson: Politicians are continuing to use COVID as a pretext to force their agendas

July 14, 2022

Tucker Carlson: Politicians are continuing to use COVID as a pretext to force their agendas

Fox News host Tucker Carlson voices his concerns over false information about the coronavirus vaccine and how politicians have responded to the pandemic.

Beijing residents asked to wear monitoring bracelets to enforce COVID quarantine, prompting outcry

July 14, 2022

Beijing residents asked to wear monitoring bracelets to enforce COVID quarantine, prompting outcry

As Beijing implements strict new coronavirus quarantine measures, growing criticism from the Chinese people signals widespread COVID fatigue across China.