Infectious Disease - Page 536

January 6, 2022

DeSantis announces Florida will distribute 1 million at-home COVID-19 tests, knocks Biden's 'failed' promises

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida would distribute 1 million at-home COVID-19 tests to seniors and others as the nationwide testing shortage continues.

January 6, 2022

Carnival seasons kicks off in New Orleans

Vaccinated, masked and ready-to-revel New Orleans residents will usher in Carnival season Thursday with a rolling party on the city's historic streetcar line, an annual march honoring Joan of Arc in the French Quarter and a collective, wary eye on coronavirus statistics.

January 6, 2022

Unvaccinated pediatric doctor defies peers, says his status does not endanger patients

An unvaccinated pediatric doctor in Indianapolis says he is not putting children at risk by refusing the coronavirus vaccine.

January 6, 2022

Hannity: Democrats should hold Biden 'accountable for his failures,' COVID testing crisis

Sean Hannity dunked on White House chief of staff Ron Klain in Wednesday's opening monologue of “Hannity.”

January 6, 2022

COVID testing is not the only answer, so let's stay focused on these 4 things

Suddenly, we are obsessed with testing—again. But asymptomatic, vaccinated people do not need to stand in the frigid cold, hour-long lines to test. And they do not need to quarantine if exposed to COVID.

January 6, 2022

Why blue state COVID response will keep pushing Americans to freer red states in 2022

There is a stark divide among Americans’ opinion on how to respond to COVID-19. Conservatives want to get on with their lives while liberals continue to see the pandemic as a significant crisis. 

January 6, 2022

Hong Kong bans flights, imposes other COVID-19 restrictions

Hong Kong authorities announced a two-week ban on flights from the United States and seven other countries and held 2,500 passengers on a cruise ship for coronavirus testing Wednesday as the city attempted to stem an emerging omicron outbreak.

January 6, 2022

China fires hospital workers when woman miscarries after denied entry to facility: report

The Chinese government fired two hospital workers and suspended another this week after a woman who was eight months pregnant miscarried outside of a hospital when she was denied entry on Jan. 1 because of strict coronavirus protocols, according to reports.

January 6, 2022

NFL drawing up Super Bowl contingency plans in case COVID forces move from Los Angeles area

The NFL says it still plans to hold the Super Bowl at SoFi Stadium near Los Angeles in February despite reports the big game could be moved from California due to the latest coronavirus surge and the state’s restrictions. 

January 5, 2022

Chicago teacher battling cancer refuses to stop in-person classes: 'I want my life to be relevant right now'

A Chicago public school teacher battling cancer told Fox News on Wednesday that he will not stop in-person lessons, despite the Chicago Teachers Union vote requiring a return to virtual learning.