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Fauci's prescription is more government, as Biden likely to issue new unscientific 'gut' edicts: Rand Paul

December 1, 2021

Fauci's prescription is more government, as Biden likely to issue new unscientific 'gut' edicts: Rand Paul

Dr. Rand Paul, a Kentucky Republican senator, offered his response to comments by Dr. Anthony Fauci on the new coronavirus variant.

Survivors of severe COVID-19 may have an increased risk of dying over the next 12 months, study suggests

December 1, 2021

Survivors of severe COVID-19 may have an increased risk of dying over the next 12 months, study suggests

Patients who had severe COVID-19 may be twice at risk of dying over the following year, compared to patients who had a mild or moderate case, or individuals not infected by novel coronavirus, according to a new study.

Psaki ducks question on Biden claim Trump responsible for 'many' COVID-19 deaths as toll keeps mounting

December 1, 2021

Psaki ducks question on Biden claim Trump responsible for 'many' COVID-19 deaths as toll keeps mounting

Jen Psaki refused to acknowledge previous remarks from President Biden about Trump which claimed “anyone who is responsible” for thousands of COVID-19 deaths should “not remain” in the White House.

Pelosi staffer blasted after accusing GOP of being 'anti-mask' despite her multiple mask slip-ups

December 1, 2021

Pelosi staffer blasted after accusing GOP of being 'anti-mask' despite her multiple mask slip-ups

A staffer for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was slammed on Twitter for attacking Republicans over mask mandates despite Pelosi being spotted multiple times in public without a mask since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

Omicron detected in California, first case in the US, officials say

December 1, 2021

Omicron detected in California, first case in the US, officials say

A traveler who returned to California from South Africa has become the first person in the United States identified to have the omicron variant of COVID-19, officials confirmed Wednesday.

Fauci dodges question on illegal immigrants following same travel restrictions as Americans: 'Different issue'

December 1, 2021

Fauci dodges question on illegal immigrants following same travel restrictions as Americans: 'Different issue'

White House Coronavirus Response Team Member Dr. Anthony Fauci dodged a question from Fox News Reporter Peter Doocy regarding illegal immigrants being screened for the omicron coronavirus variant at the border.

Hundreds of NYC correction officers to be suspended for failing to meet COVID-19 vaccination deadline

December 1, 2021

Hundreds of NYC correction officers to be suspended for failing to meet COVID-19 vaccination deadline

New York City’s troubled jail system is facing more turmoil: the suspension of hundreds of corrections officers for failing to meet a Tuesday night deadline to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

COVID-19 omicron variant unravels travel industry's plans

December 1, 2021

COVID-19 omicron variant unravels travel industry's plans

Tourism businesses that were just finding their footing after nearly two years of devastation wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic are being rattled again as countries throw up new barriers to travel in an effort to contain the omicron variant.

Fauci says COVID-19 diverted resources from fight against AIDS

December 1, 2021

Fauci says COVID-19 diverted resources from fight against AIDS

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious disease expert, said Tuesday the COVID-19 pandemic has diverted scientific and financial resources from the fight against AIDS, seriously impeding global efforts to achieve the U.N. goal of ending AIDS by 2030.

Adm. Giroir: There is no reason New York governor should halt elective surgeries

December 1, 2021

Adm. Giroir: There is no reason New York governor should halt elective surgeries

Former Assistant Health Secretary Admiral Brett Giroir told “America’s Newsroom” that “there is no reason” for New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to halt elective surgeries in the wake of the new omicron variant.