Infectious Disease - Page 478

February 2, 2022

New Zealand to end quarantine stays and reopen its borders

New Zealand's government on Thursday said it will end its quarantine requirements for incoming travelers and reopen its borders, a change welcomed by thousands of citizens abroad who have endured long waits to return home.

February 2, 2022

Rand Paul: COVID edicts that make no scientific sense deserve a 'massive boycott'

Sen. Rand Paul reacted to a new study from Johns Hopkins University that concluded COVID lockdowns did more harm than good.

February 2, 2022

VA Circuit Judge on schools mask mandate: 'It’s about the hierarchy of authority'

Lawyers for Virginia Gov. Glen Youngkin squared off with attorneys for seven school districts Wednesday afternoon in the fight over mask mandates in schools.

February 2, 2022

George Floyd death: Trial of 3 cops delayed by COVID-19 diagnosis

The federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s rights was abruptly suspended Wednesday after one defendant tested positive for COVID-19.

February 2, 2022

Army soldiers without COVID-19 vaccine to begin separation process

The U.S. Army said Wednesday that it would start separating soldiers if they refused the coronavirus vaccine.

February 2, 2022

Outrage as DC closes The Big Board restaurant over vaccine mandate: 'Draconian COVID measures'

The closure of Washington, D.C., bar The Big Board has the public up in arms and pointing fingers at Mayor Muriel Bowser.

February 2, 2022

US daily COVID-19 cases fall below 500K, data shows

For the first time in weeks, new daily COVID-19 cases in the U.S. were reported below the 500,000 mark. 

February 2, 2022

HHS, NIH under fire from House GOP seeking answers on Wuhan's COVID origins

House Republicans sent a letter demanding HHS and NIH comply with its requests for additional information on the origins of the coronavirus.

February 2, 2022

Danish men's hockey has six positive tests at Olympics

Denmark’s men’s hockey team held its first pre-Olympic practice Wednesday without six players after a spate of positive COVID-19 test results upon arriving in China.

February 2, 2022

Truckers in Canada explain the Freedom Convoy: 'Give people their freedom back'

Truckers in Canada are fighting for 'all Canadians,' they told Fox News.