Tag: coronavirus
Joe Biden signs bill on COVID origins declassification
President Joe Biden signed a bipartisan bill Monday that directs the federal government to declassify as much intelligence as possible about the...
Anthony Fauci to retire in December; Jerry Carl critical of the...
On Monday, Dr. Anthony Fauci announced that he will step down from his role as the director of the National Institute of Allergy and...
White House urges caution on COVID variants, pushes boosters
The Biden administration is calling on people to exercise renewed caution about COVID-19, emphasizing the importance of getting booster shots for those who are...
COVID coverage for all dries up even as hospital costs rise
For the first time, the U.S. came close to providing health care for all during the coronavirus pandemic — but for just one condition,...
Survey shows continued apprehension among rural residents regarding COVID-19 vaccinations
A survey by a rural health organization regarding COVID-19 vaccines shows apprehension by many about getting the shot.
The National Rural...
Kay Ivey awards $10 million in Covid-19 grants for emergency services...
On Wednesday, Gov. Kay Ivey announced $10 million of the State Fiscal Recovery Fund from the American Rescue Plan Act...
Kamala Harris positive for COVID-19, Joe Biden not a ‘close contact’
Vice President Kamala Harris tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, the White House announced, underscoring the persistence of the highly contagious virus...
Feds will appeal mask ruling only if mandate still needed
The Justice Department said Tuesday it will not appeal a federal district judge’s ruling that ended the nation’s federal mask mandate on...
Florida judge voids U.S. mask mandate for planes, other travel
A federal judge in Florida struck down the national mask mandate covering airlines and other public transportation Monday, and the Biden administration...
FDA authorizes 1st breath test for COVID-19 infection
The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday issued an emergency use authorization for what it said is the first device that can...
