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August 12, 2021

CDC: Kids’ long COVID often involves fatigue, headache

Children experiencing lingering symptoms weeks to months after initial COVID-19 infection, or so-called long COVID, most often face fatigue and headache, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said during a White House briefing.

August 12, 2021

Country star Jason Isbell cancels show after venue says it can't comply with coronavirus vaccine requirements

Jason Isbell’s concert in Texas Wednesday was canceled due to his insurance that attendees be fully vaccinated from the coronavirus.

August 12, 2021

Walensky: FDA working to OK Pfizer, Moderna COVID booster shots for certain immunocompromised patients

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is rapidly approaching a potential authorization for a third dose of Pfizer's and Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines among certain immunocompromised patients, within the next day, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Thursday.

August 12, 2021

More states, cities hit citizens with mask mandates amid delta spread: 'We are all still in danger'

Even more states and cities are implementing mask mandates as the delta coronavirus variant spreads.

August 12, 2021

Chicago reports Lollapalooza was not a superspreader event despite 400K attendees

Chicago’s top doctor said the city’s recent music festival, Lollapalooza, was not a superspreader event.

August 12, 2021

American Cancer Society urges COVID-19 booster efforts among immunocompromised patients

Ahead of an anticipated FDA authorization for COVID-19 booster vaccines among certain individuals with weakened immune systems, the American Cancer Society has voiced full support behind efforts to offer cancer patients greater protection against COVID-19.

August 12, 2021

Gov. Noem: Hypocritical Fauci 'continues to pick on Republican governors' while ignoring border crisis

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, R., blasted Dr. Anthony Fauci for targeting the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally while appearing to give a pass to other popular events, including former President Obama's 60th birthday bash.

August 12, 2021

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine just 42% effective against infection amid delta spread, preprint suggests

While COVID-19 vaccines might protect against infection and severe disease, there are differences in their effectiveness relative to each other.

August 12, 2021

Lara Trump torches Kamala Harris' 'spectacular' failures as VP on 'Fox & Friends'

Fox News contributor Lara Trump joined "Fox & Friends" Thursday, after an op-ed was penned in the New York Post stating that some Democrats do not want Vice President Kamala Harris to run for president in 2024.

August 12, 2021

Georgia schools go back to remote learning following coronavirus outbreaks, exposure

Four tiny Georgia public school districts have temporarily shut down in-person instruction within days of starting school, saying high COVID-19 case counts among students and staff makes it unsafe to continue.