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December 19, 2021

NHL mulls player participation in Olympics over recent COVID issues

The NHL is mulling keeping players home instead of sending them to Beijing for the Winter Olympics in two months over the recent COVID-19 outbreak that is ravishing teams.

December 19, 2021

Outgoing NIH director dismisses Wuhan coronavirus lab-leak theory as a ‘distraction’ on last day in office

Outgoing National Institute of Health Director Dr. Francis Collins said he's "sorry" the Wuhan COVID-19 lab-leak theory has become such a "huge distraction."

December 19, 2021

Elizabeth Warren tests positive for COVID-19

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., announced that she has tested positive with a breakthrough case of COVID-19.

December 19, 2021

Bucs' Antonio Brown to return on Monday after serving 3-game suspension for using fake vax card: report

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown is set to return on Monday after a three-game suspension for violating NFL COVID-19 protocols by using a fake vaccine card, according to a report.

December 19, 2021

Troops find religious exemption for vaccines unattainable

More than 12,000 military service members refusing the COVID-19 vaccine are seeking religious exemptions, and so far they are having zero success.

December 19, 2021

Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman: Why are we testing athletes with no symptoms?

Former NHL star and current Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman has spoken out about testing healthy athletes for COVID as the NHL, NFL and NBA have become ravaged with reported cases.

December 19, 2021

DeSantis says Floridians know he won't 'let anybody lock them down'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Sunday said Floridians know that he will not “let anybody lock them down" or take their jobs away.

December 19, 2021

NBA postpones 5 more games; Trae Young, Frank Vogel enter protocols

The NBA on Sunday postponed a total of five games involving nine teams in response to rising coronavirus numbers, raising the number of contests that have been pushed back this season to seven.

December 19, 2021

Move over Superman, COVID-19 ‘super immunity’ possible after breakthrough infections, study finds

Even though there’s only one Superman, "super immunity" may be possible in vaccinated patients who develop COVID-19 breakthrough infections.

December 19, 2021

Pfizer COVID-19 pill may not see approval for 'months' despite 'impressive' data

The Pfizer pill boast a 90% effectiveness at preventing serious illness and death from COVID-19.