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Elderly Florida mother jailed for bucking hospital COVID rules, refusing to leave daughter's bedside

October 12, 2021

Elderly Florida mother jailed for bucking hospital COVID rules, refusing to leave daughter's bedside

A Florida mother says she stands by her actions “100 percent” and is “not sorry” for spending a night in jail after breaking a hospital’s coronavirus and visitation rules by refusing to leave her recovering daughter’s bedside.

Maine hospital suspends some admissions, diverts patients over vaccine mandate staffing concerns

October 12, 2021

Maine hospital suspends some admissions, diverts patients over vaccine mandate staffing concerns

Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston will assess and stabilize certain patients who arrive at the emergency room before diverting them to another facility if they need to be admitted, the hospital said Monday.

Wyoming high school student on being arrested over refusal to wear mask: 'Never thought' I'd be taken to jail

October 12, 2021

Wyoming high school student on being arrested over refusal to wear mask: 'Never thought' I'd be taken to jail

A 16-year-old girl in Wyoming was arrested last week at her school after she refused to wear a mask on school grounds, she and her father said.

COVID-19 rapid test national shortage mobilizes White House, leaves experts cautiously optimistic

October 12, 2021

COVID-19 rapid test national shortage mobilizes White House, leaves experts cautiously optimistic

Last week’s White House report reiterated President Biden’s employer mandate that businesses with 100 or more employees require every worker to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or tested weekly. The requirement impacts more than 80 million workers in the private sector.

'Dancing with the Stars' contestants Cheryl Burke, Cody Rigsby return after coronavirus quarantines

October 12, 2021

'Dancing with the Stars' contestants Cheryl Burke, Cody Rigsby return after coronavirus quarantines

“Dancing with the Stars” welcomed Cheryl Burke and Cody Rigsby back to the live stage on Monday after the duo previously had to perform from home due to positive coronavirus tests.

Coronavirus vaccines: Why are some countries recommending single dose for teens, young adults?

October 12, 2021

Coronavirus vaccines: Why are some countries recommending single dose for teens, young adults?

Concerns of myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart, after a second COVID vaccine dose in teens and young adults has sparked several countries to turn to a single-dose vaccination tactic for that age group instead of the double dosage, according to multiple media outlets.

Tucker Carlson: There is a limit to how far you can push Americans

October 12, 2021

Tucker Carlson: There is a limit to how far you can push Americans

Tucker Carlson exposes what really caused delays for Southwest Airlines over the weekend, and how Americans are reacting to Biden's vaccine mandates.

Pilot rebuffs Biden's vaccine mandate amid Southwest turmoil: 'We have all the control'

October 11, 2021

Pilot rebuffs Biden's vaccine mandate amid Southwest turmoil: 'We have all the control'

A commercial pilot blamed Joe Biden for the chaos at America's airports as objection to his vaccine mandate edict are suspected to play a role in the situation.

Texas mom gives birth to twin girls after testing positive for COVID

October 11, 2021

Texas mom gives birth to twin girls after testing positive for COVID

A San Antonio mom has given birth to two healthy baby girls despite testing positive for COVID-19.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott bans 'any entity' from enforcing a COVID-19 vaccine mandate

October 11, 2021

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott bans 'any entity' from enforcing a COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order banning “any entity” in the state from enforcing a COVID-19 vaccine mandate