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Sen. Lankford demands DOD IG audit after Navy chaplain denied religious exemption to COVID-19 vaccine

February 18, 2022

Sen. Lankford demands DOD IG audit after Navy chaplain denied religious exemption to COVID-19 vaccine

Lankford will be sending a letter to Sean O’Donnell, the acting DOD inspector general, requesting the audit amid reports of a Navy chaplain and other sailors being denied a religious exemption.

WHO doctors warn against complete reversals of COVID-19 restrictions

February 18, 2022

WHO doctors warn against complete reversals of COVID-19 restrictions

World Health Organization (WHO) doctors advised policymakers to loosen COVID-19 restrictions slowly, rather than removing everything at once.

It's time to unmask our children

February 18, 2022

It's time to unmask our children

Dr Janette Nesheiwat says continuing to mask schoolchildren at this point is more harmful than COVID itself.

COVID-19 infection causes mental health issues, eating disorders: studies

February 18, 2022

COVID-19 infection causes mental health issues, eating disorders: studies

Coronavirus is causing mental health issues in patients, according to new studies.

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy tests positive for COVID-19

February 18, 2022

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy tests positive for COVID-19

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said Friday that his entire family has tested positive for COVID-19.

House Republicans call for Pelosi to lift 'draconian' mask mandates at Capitol

February 18, 2022

House Republicans call for Pelosi to lift 'draconian' mask mandates at Capitol

House Republicans are calling on Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., to immediately rescind mask mandates and reopen the Capitol complex to visitors from the public.

Mask mandates to be lifted in New Mexico, Washingon

February 18, 2022

Mask mandates to be lifted in New Mexico, Washingon

New Mexico and Washington state moved to lift their indoor mask mandates on Thursday.

New Jersey fourth-grader sends message to governor to end school mask mandates: 'Not really working well'

February 18, 2022

New Jersey fourth-grader sends message to governor to end school mask mandates: 'Not really working well'

Fourth grade student Maci Young and her mother, Chelsea, joined "Fox & Friends First" Friday to explain why they've reached out to the governor regarding the mandate.

DC council member withdraws attempt to reinstate vaccine mandate, says Bowser not following 'the science'

February 18, 2022

DC council member withdraws attempt to reinstate vaccine mandate, says Bowser not following 'the science'

A Washington, D.C., city council member tried to reinstate the city's indoor vaccine mandate after Mayor Muriel Bowser rolled it back, but said she didn't have the votes to do so.

Canada trucker protests: Ottawa police launch operation to clear streets, arrest demonstrators

February 18, 2022

Canada trucker protests: Ottawa police launch operation to clear streets, arrest demonstrators

Ottawa police announced Friday that some protesters “are being arrested” during an operation to clear out those who have been demonstrating against Canada’s coronavirus restrictions.