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FEMA administrator on delayed COVID testing efforts: Agency's role 'has not changed'

January 15, 2022

FEMA administrator on delayed COVID testing efforts: Agency's role 'has not changed'

Responding to questions about whether the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) should have been surging resources for COVID-19 testing months ago – before the omicron variant of the coronavirus began to infect individuals nationwide – Administrator Deanne Criswell said Friday that the agency was working to support states based on what they had requested.

Gutfeld: Government health agencies put their reputations over your life

January 15, 2022

Gutfeld: Government health agencies put their reputations over your life

Greg Gutfeld called out the White House and government health organizations Friday on their negligence around coronavirus.

NYC vaccine mandate protesters arrested at Times Square Olive Garden restaurant

January 15, 2022

NYC vaccine mandate protesters arrested at Times Square Olive Garden restaurant

Several protesters demonstrating against coronavirus vaccine mandates at New York City's restaurants were arrested Friday evening after they refused to leave an Olive Garden location in Times Square, according to videos posted to social media.

Dr. Marc Siegel: What I tell patients who get Omicron despite three vax shots

January 14, 2022

Dr. Marc Siegel: What I tell patients who get Omicron despite three vax shots

Many people who are vaccinated, boosted and had COVID before are getting it again — and they are furious. They no longer believe the doctors or the president.

Novak Djokovic appealing second Australian visa cancellation over COVID-19 vaccine status

January 14, 2022

Novak Djokovic appealing second Australian visa cancellation over COVID-19 vaccine status

Serbian tennis superstar Novak Djokovic is appealing his Australian visa cancellation for a second time after the country’s minister of immigration revoked it in an ongoing saga over his coronavirus vaccine status.

Michigan professor wearing space helmet tells students they are 'vectors of disease' in Zoom rant

January 14, 2022

Michigan professor wearing space helmet tells students they are 'vectors of disease' in Zoom rant

A professor at Ferris State University in Michigan has been placed on administrative leave after allegedly telling students that they are “vectors of disease” in a course video to students posted on YouTube

Federal COVID testing website launches next week, 4 tests per home

January 14, 2022

Federal COVID testing website launches next week, 4 tests per home

The federal website where Americans can request free COVID-19 tests will begin accepting orders on Wednesday

Biden White House pummeled for rollout of COVID tests expected to ship 'within 7-12 days of ordering'

January 14, 2022

Biden White House pummeled for rollout of COVID tests expected to ship 'within 7-12 days of ordering'

The Biden administration announced Friday that Americans can order rapid COVID tests beginning Jan. 19.

Schools recruit parents to be substitute teachers amid COVID staffing shortages

January 14, 2022

Schools recruit parents to be substitute teachers amid COVID staffing shortages

School districts and elected leaders across the country are urging parents across the country to follow suit in an effort to keep schools open.

Omicron symptoms may include night sweats

January 14, 2022

Omicron symptoms may include night sweats

As the omicron variant of the coronavirus continues to spread around the country, some patients are reported to be experiencing new symptoms.