July 16, 2021 Joe Biden accuses Facebook of 'killing people' with vaccine misinformation President Biden accused the social media platform of “killing people” by allowing what he deems as misinformation on coronavirus vaccines to be shared on the site.
July 16, 2021 'Pandemic of the unvaccinated' burdens busy US hospitals The COVID-19 comeback across the U.S. is putting pressure on hospitals at a time when some of them are busy just trying to catch up on surgeries and other procedures that were put on hold during the pandemic.
July 16, 2021 Biden admin flagging Facebook 'misinformation' a 'disastrous policy,' Adm. Brett Giroir warns Former White House coronavirus testing czar Adm. Brett Giroir warned against the Biden administration consulting with Facebook to “flag misinformation” on COVID-19, Friday, arguing on “America Reports” that the censorship will “backfire” on vaccination efforts by breeding “more mistrust” of the federal government.
July 16, 2021 Las Vegas officials recommend masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status Gamblers, diners, and revellers in Las Vegas should all wear masks when indoors, even if they're vaccinated, city officials said in new recommendations Friday.
July 16, 2021 Twitter explodes after Psaki urges Big Tech to unite on bans for 'misinformation' spreaders The White House is courting intense criticism again Friday after press secretary Jen Psaki said that once users are banned from one social media platform for spreading coronavirus "misinformation," they should be expelled from all others as well.
July 16, 2021 Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine trial in pregnant women should 'reassure' public, expert says Moderna's move to launch a study of its COVID-19 vaccine in pregnant women should reassure the public and help build confidence in the jab's safety, experts said.
July 16, 2021 Eiffel Tower reopens; COVID passes required as of next week With "Welcome" messages in multiple languages, the Eiffel Tower greeted tourists Friday for the first time in nearly nine months, reopening to the public even as France introduces new virus rules aimed at taming the fast-spreading delta variant.
July 16, 2021 Moscow lifts dining restrictions; Russia hits record deaths Authorities in Moscow on Friday canceled their order that restaurants only admit customers who have been vaccinated against COVID-19, recovered from the virus or have had a recent negative test.
July 16, 2021 Sacramento County advises vaccinated people wear masks indoors Sacramento County health officials are advising residents to wear masks indoors regardless of vaccination status citing concerns about the rapid spread of the Delta COVID-19 variant.
July 16, 2021 Missouri lab detected Delta COVID-19 variant in wastewater weeks before first case was reported A University of Missouri professor who is leading a study of COVID-19 in wastewater said his lab detected the Delta variant weeks before the first case was reported.
