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December 18, 2021

DC Mayor Bowser doesn't rule out reinstating the mask mandate as COVID-19 cases skyrocket in the district

Muriel Bowser told reporters that she is not entirely against returning to a mask mandate

December 18, 2021

White House clarifies Harris' statement that the admin 'didn't see' delta, omicron variants coming

The White House released a statement to correct previous comments from Vice President Kamala Harris about the government and the omicron variant.

December 18, 2021

Ohio governor mobilizes 1,050 National Guard troops to ease hospital staff shortages amid COVID-19 surge

DeWine has dispatched over 1,000 national guard troops to aid state hospitals suffering from staff shortages

December 18, 2021

COVID-19 booster mandates gain momentum as some businesses, universities add requirements

The rapid spread of the COVID-19 omicron variant has pushed the debate over vaccine booster shot mandates to the front as some businesses and universities take matters into their own hands.

December 18, 2021

Two more test positive for COVID-19 on trip with Sec. Blinken

Another two individuals on the week-long trip with Secretary of State Antony Blinken were discovered to have tested positive for the coronavirus, Fox News confirmed Saturday. 

December 18, 2021

Taylor Swift music celebration event turns into COVID-19 superspreader after close to 100 test positive

Close to 100 in attendance of a Taylor Swift-themed party have tested positive for COVID-19, according to reports.

December 18, 2021

US schools bring back remote learning amid COVID-19 rise, challenging Biden goal of keeping them open

Schools across the U.S. are bringing back remote learning this month, amidst a national surge in COVID-19 cases. 

December 18, 2021

VP Harris admits 'we didn’t see omicron coming' as DC records most COVID-19 cases ever in new surge

The Washington, D.C., Department of Health on Thursday recorded the highest number of daily positive COVID-19 cases in the city's history since the pandemic began.

December 18, 2021

Nets relent, allow Kyrie Irving to return for road games only

Kyrie Irving is rejoining the Brooklyn Nets, who need help and will settle for it on a part-time basis

December 18, 2021

Omicron in the US: 2 new states detect cases as COVID-19 infections surge

Kentucky and Maine said Friday that the states had detected their first cases of the omicron variant of the coronavirus.