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GOP Doctors Caucus warns Biden healthcare vaccine mandate could worsen patient care, labor shortages

October 25, 2021

GOP Doctors Caucus warns Biden healthcare vaccine mandate could worsen patient care, labor shortages

The congressional caucus of healthcare experts sent letters led by Rep. Andy Harris, R-Md., to Biden and CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure warning of the adverse affects a vaccine mandate might have on the healthcare industry.

Sexton: 'Lab coat tyrant' Fauci feeling pressure as Beagle flies scandal fuels distrust of the doctor

October 25, 2021

Sexton: 'Lab coat tyrant' Fauci feeling pressure as Beagle flies scandal fuels distrust of the doctor

Dr. Anthony Fauci, who heads the National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Disease, may finally be feeling compounding pressure from the public after his agency was linked to the funding of experimentation on puppies while already facing criticism for his advocacy of strict COVID restrictions, EIB Network host Buck Sexton said Monday.

Seattle fireman struggles to feed his family while on unpaid leave amid vaccine mandate

October 25, 2021

Seattle fireman struggles to feed his family while on unpaid leave amid vaccine mandate

After serving six-and-a-half years with the Seattle fire department, 38-year-old Andy Pittman tells Fox News that he’s been pulled off his duty as an engine driver after choosing not to get vaccinated by the city’s October 18 deadline, citing religious and moral convictions.

NYC police union sues city over vaccine mandate

October 25, 2021

NYC police union sues city over vaccine mandate

New York City's largest police union filed a lawsuit against the city Monday in an effort to overturn a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for its members.

Kevin Durant: Nets aren't hoping Kyrie Irving will 'save us' after Hornets loss

October 25, 2021

Kevin Durant: Nets aren't hoping Kyrie Irving will 'save us' after Hornets loss

The Brooklyn Nets are off to a 1-2 start without star Kyrie Irving who has been barred from joining the team over his vaccine status but Kevin Durant says the Nets aren’t holding out for him after Monday night’s loss against the Charlotte Hornets.

NYC workers vaccine mandate protest shuts down Brooklyn Bridge traffic into Manhattan

October 25, 2021

NYC workers vaccine mandate protest shuts down Brooklyn Bridge traffic into Manhattan

New York City municipal employees are marching across the Brooklyn Bridge Monday against the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

Moderna says low-dose COVID-19 vaccine is safe and appears to work for kids age 6-11

October 25, 2021

Moderna says low-dose COVID-19 vaccine is safe and appears to work for kids age 6-11

Moderna said Monday that a low dose of its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and appears to work in 6- to 11-year-olds, as the manufacturer joins its rival Pfizer in moving toward expanding shots to children.

Australian Open to allow unvaccinated players, despite officials' pushback: report

October 25, 2021

Australian Open to allow unvaccinated players, despite officials' pushback: report

Unvaccinated tennis players could end up participating in the Australian Open at the beginning of next year, according to a leaked email from Australia Tennis.

NY Freedom Rally organizer slams ‘unjust’ vaccine mandates after rally supporting Kyrie Irving

October 25, 2021

NY Freedom Rally organizer slams ‘unjust’ vaccine mandates after rally supporting Kyrie Irving

New York Freedom Rally event organizer John Matland spoke out on his support of NBA superstar Kyrie Irving and opposition towards vaccine mandates on Monday, following a Sunday protest in NYC where a crowd swarmed and attempted to enter the Barclays Center.

Florida's surgeon general told to leave meeting after refusing to wear a mask

October 25, 2021

Florida's surgeon general told to leave meeting after refusing to wear a mask

Florida's top health official was asked to leave a meeting after refusing to wear a mask at the office of a state senator who told him she had a serious medical condition, officials have confirmed.