Infectious Disease - Page 698

Outrage as Gov. Whitmer goes maskless in DC bar: 'Rules for thee, but not for Ds'

October 27, 2021

Outrage as Gov. Whitmer goes maskless in DC bar: 'Rules for thee, but not for Ds'

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D., was caught going maskless in a bar during her trip to Washington, D.C. Tuesday night, breaking Mayor Muriel Bowser's indoor mask mandate and continuing her tradition of breaking COVID-19 policies.

Waiting list registrations and liver transplants linked to alcoholic hepatitis surge during COVID-19 pandemic

October 27, 2021

Waiting list registrations and liver transplants linked to alcoholic hepatitis surge during COVID-19 pandemic

Waiting list registrations and liver transplants linked to alcoholic hepatitis have increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to researchers.

Australian Open for unvaccinated athletes in question as lawmakers remain at odds

October 27, 2021

Australian Open for unvaccinated athletes in question as lawmakers remain at odds

The status of unvaccinated players at the Australian Open in January has taken another turn this week as local state officials in Victoria, where the Grand Slam will be held, are at odds with government officials over exemptions.

Washington Post fact-checker admits he repeatedly punted McAuliffe's COVID claims that got 'Four Pinocchios'

October 27, 2021

Washington Post fact-checker admits he repeatedly punted McAuliffe's COVID claims that got 'Four Pinocchios'

Washington Post fact-checker Glenn Kessler appeared to offer plenty of leniency for Democratic Virginia gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe over a claim he repeatedly made, which apparently reached a boiling point.

CDC says 4th COVID-19 booster dose may be needed for immunocompromised people

October 27, 2021

CDC says 4th COVID-19 booster dose may be needed for immunocompromised people

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in updated COVID-19 guidelines this week that some immunocompromised people may need a fourth dose of the vaccine.

Minnesota surgeon loses his job after telling school board to let parents make decisions about masking kids

October 27, 2021

Minnesota surgeon loses his job after telling school board to let parents make decisions about masking kids

A surgeon in Minnesota lost his job this month just days after telling school officials at a public meeting that parents should have the right to decide whether their children wear masks to school or not.

Portland school board ends in-person vaccine mandate meeting after angry maskless parents flood room

October 27, 2021

Portland school board ends in-person vaccine mandate meeting after angry maskless parents flood room

The Portland Public Schools board cancelled an in-person meeting on a potential vaccine mandate for students, moving it to a virtual setting after parent outcry.

Greg Gutfeld: Why do our leaders embrace fake problems and ignore real ones?

October 27, 2021

Greg Gutfeld: Why do our leaders embrace fake problems and ignore real ones?

Telling the world, we're all sexist and bigots is free. It’s the only plan the Democrats have that actually costs nothing.

Tucker Carlson: Is there a public health reason Joe Biden often leaves the White House?

October 27, 2021

Tucker Carlson: Is there a public health reason Joe Biden often leaves the White House?

Tucker Carlson explores the possible reasons why Joe Biden has spent 107 out of his first 275 days away from the White House.

Texans' Cal McNair sorry for 'China virus' remark at charity event

October 26, 2021

Texans' Cal McNair sorry for 'China virus' remark at charity event

Houston Texans chairman Cal McNair apologized Tuesday for insensitive remarks he made while at a charity golf event earlier this year.