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July 28, 2021

NY to require state employees to get vaccinated or be tested regularly

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday that state employees will be required to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, or will need to be tested regularly. 

July 28, 2021

CDC’s new mask guidance for fully vaccinated leaves some experts divided

A reversal in federal health guidance calling for fully vaccinated individuals to don masks in certain indoor areas amid high and substantial viral spread has left some experts divided.

July 28, 2021

Lawmakers press State Department for answers on passport delays that have scuttled summer travel plans

EXCLUSIVE: Lawmakers are ramping up the pressure on the Department of State to resolve a major backlog in processing passport applications that has left many U.S. travelers in limbo and in some cases forced Americans to cancel their long-planned vacations abroad. 

July 28, 2021

Florida hospital reports Colombian COVID-19 variant increase: What to know

In Florida, where COVID-19 community transmission is ranked high by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), researchers say a new variant that originated in Colombia is popping up in sequencing testing.

July 28, 2021

Teacher slams 'demoralizing' new CDC mask guidance for schools: 'Kids need to get back to normal'

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) abruptly reversed course Tuesday with new guidance recommending that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, wear masks in indoor public settings and suggesting universal masking in schools.

July 28, 2021

Rep. Crenshaw rips CNN's Chris Cuomo after vaccine monologue: 'Your brother ... encouraged public distrust'

Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas blasted the left and the press for supposedly wishing viewers had amnesia now that they've been accused of doing an about-face on the COVID-19 vaccines, singling out Vice President Kamala Harris, CNN's Chris Cuomo, and his brother New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo as among the worst culprits.

July 28, 2021

AstraZeneca finds small clot risk after 1st shot of COVID-19 vaccine

A study conducted by AstraZeneca regarding its COVID-19 vaccine found a small risk of blood clots following the first dose of the shot, but none after the second jab.

July 28, 2021

Judge allows vaccinations in place of service hours for people on probation

A judge in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has offered some people on probation the option of getting the coronavirus vaccine instead of serving out court-mandated service hours.

July 28, 2021

CDC guidance fallout: House, White House bring back mask mandates

House Attending Physician Brian Monahan said late Tuesday that the House of Representatives is reinstating its mask mandate – and therefore the threat of fines to members who don't comply – following updated guidance from the Centers from Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on the delta variant.

July 28, 2021

LA County COVID-19 hospitalizations nearly double in 2 weeks

Los Angeles County is seeing an uptick in COVID-19-related hospitalizations, with the number of patients nearly doubling over the last two weeks, health officials said.