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

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.

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

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.

Hong Kong bans flights, imposes other COVID-19 restrictions

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

LA area police, fire employees out sick amid COVID surge

January 5, 2022

LA area police, fire employees out sick amid COVID surge

More than 1,000 Los Angeles-area police officers, firefighters and emergency responders were sick or quarantining Tuesday after testing positive for COVID-19 amid a surge in confirmed cases in the region, according to media reports.

Border Patrol chief tests positive for COVID-19, urges vaccinations

January 5, 2022

Border Patrol chief tests positive for COVID-19, urges vaccinations

U.S. Border Patrol chief Raul Ortiz announced Wednesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 after experiencing symptoms. He encouraged Americans to get vaccinated.

Will Cain says Chicago Teachers Union guilty of 'child abuse' and 'abandonment' with return to remote learning

January 5, 2022

Will Cain says Chicago Teachers Union guilty of 'child abuse' and 'abandonment' with return to remote learning

"Fox & Friends Weekend" co-host Will Cain said Wednesday that the Chicago Teachers Union that voted in favor of an indefinite return to virtual learning is guilty of child "abuse" and "abandonment."

California extends mask mandate through Feb. 15 amid surge of COVID-19 cases

January 5, 2022

California extends mask mandate through Feb. 15 amid surge of COVID-19 cases

California has extended its indoor mask mandate through Feb. 15 amid a surge in COVID-19 cases and the omicron variant that have already halted parts of the state criminal court system.