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COVID cases spike in Australian state of Victoria, government blames people watching sports at home

September 30, 2021

COVID cases spike in Australian state of Victoria, government blames people watching sports at home

The Australian state of Victoria on Thursday reported a more than 50% jump in daily COVID-19 cases, and the government is blaming people who breached pandemic regulations to attend house parties to watch a football match.

Bat bites and rabies: What to know

September 30, 2021

Bat bites and rabies: What to know

An Illinois man died this month after being bitten by a bat in the state's first human case of rabies since 1954.

Missouri hospital to supply panic buttons in response to increased violence against employees

September 30, 2021

Missouri hospital to supply panic buttons in response to increased violence against employees

Health care workers at Cox Medical Center, in Branson, Missouri, are now taking precautions against more than just coronavirus. The increase in violence against staff members over the past year have resulted in the need for "personal panic buttons."

'The View' blasts LeBron James for refusing to advocate for the coronavirus vaccine: 'Deeply disappointed'

September 30, 2021

'The View' blasts LeBron James for refusing to advocate for the coronavirus vaccine: 'Deeply disappointed'

NBA superstar LeBron James was blasted by ABC's ‘The View’ Thursday for refusing to advocate people getting vaccinated against the coronavirus and declaring the decision to take a vaccine was each individual's "own choice."

Pregnant Indiana nurse says she was denied exemption, suspended after refusing COVID vaccine

September 30, 2021

Pregnant Indiana nurse says she was denied exemption, suspended after refusing COVID vaccine

A pregnant nurse in Indianapolis was suspended after refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Adara Allen, former employee of Eskenazi Health, appeared on "America's Newsroom" on Thursday emphasizing the need for personal choice in the matter, saying it is not a "one-for-all medication."

Nuggets' Michael Porter Jr. doesn't 'feel comfortable' with COVID vaccine, wouldn't support league mandate

September 30, 2021

Nuggets' Michael Porter Jr. doesn't 'feel comfortable' with COVID vaccine, wouldn't support league mandate

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. is the latest NBA player to express concern over getting the COVD-19 vaccine, adding that he would not support a league mandate.

Woman who survived 1918 flu, world war succumbs to COVID

September 30, 2021

Woman who survived 1918 flu, world war succumbs to COVID

This month, at age 105, Primetta Giacopini's life ended the way it began — in a pandemic.

Unvaccinated Denver police officer faces termination, says 'quite a few' colleagues departing

September 30, 2021

Unvaccinated Denver police officer faces termination, says 'quite a few' colleagues departing

A Denver police officer facing termination for not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine is not giving up his legal battle after a judge dismissed officers' challenge to the city's mandate.

Virginia student takes on school board over mask mandate: 'You're making people go nuts'

September 30, 2021

Virginia student takes on school board over mask mandate: 'You're making people go nuts'

Noah Rafalski, a student in Loudoun County, spoke out during a recent school board meeting to voice his opposition to the district's mask requirement. He told Fox News' Ainsley Earhardt that he doesn't understand why they're still being mandated in schools.

US COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations down 30% over prior month

September 30, 2021

US COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations down 30% over prior month

Daily COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations have each declined by about 30% since late August, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).