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CDC Director Rochelle Walensky on Senate Hearing

CDC Director Rochelle Walensky Acknowledges Poor Messaging of Agency's Guidance; Dr. Fauci Says Omicron Variant May Not Be the End of Pandemic

CDC Rochelle Walensky admits that the agency she oversees has poor messaging on COVID-19 guidance as Dr. Fuci says Omicron may not be the end of the pandemic.
Midwest Hospital Chain SSM Health Halts Practice of Determining COVID Treatment Priority Based on Race

Midwest Hospital Chain SSM Health Halts Practice of Determining COVID Treatment Priority Based on Race

By Paola Hernández
Midwest hospital chain SSM Health has stopped its practice of using race as its determining factor for providing priority on giving COVID treatment after it received a legal threat from a nonprofit conservative law firm.
COVID Cases Around the World Increasing by 25%, With Brazil’s Infection Rate Rising to 129%

COVID Cases Around the World Increasing by 25%, With Brazil's Infection Rate Rising to 129%

By Paola Hernández
COVID cases around the world jumped by 25 percent in one week, with India and Brazil having the most infections behind the United States.
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy Warns of Rising Omicron Cases in Much of the Country, Says 'Next Few Weeks Will Be Tough'

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy Warns of Rising Omicron Cases in Much of the Country, Says 'Next Few Weeks Will Be Tough'

By Paola Hernández
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy cautioned the public that the "next few weeks" would be tough as the COVID cases from the Omicron variant continue to surge.
Ex-FDA Head Scott Gottlieb Says Biden Admin Made Mistake in Federalizing COVID Vaccine Mandates

Ex-FDA Head Scott Gottlieb Says Biden Admin Made Mistake in Federalizing COVID Vaccine Mandates

By Paola Hernández
Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said the Biden administration had made a mistake in federalizing vaccine mandates "in ways" that they did not have to.

Mexico Confiscates Thousands of Kellogg's Cereal! Officials Say Cartoon Mascots Aren't Allowed To Be Used

By Paola Hernández
More than 300,000 thousand were seized. The Mexican government confiscated thousands of Kellogg cereal boxes in more than 75 stores. On the other hand, the warehouse located north of Mexico City was the one that was raided the most by authorities.
Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro

Brazil: Effects of Omicron in the Country Evident as President Jair Bolsonaro Downplays Variant

By Paola Hernández
Omicron surge was seen in Brazil as President Jair Bolsonaro continues to downplay the effects of the variant.
Couple in Puerto Rico Face Trial After Refusing to Follow COVID Protocol

Couple in Puerto Rico Face Trial After Refusing to Follow COVID Protocol

By Paola Hernández
A couple in Puerto Rico now faces trial after they refused to follow COVID protocols and fill out a traveler's declaration form.
COVID Antigen Testing Kit

Sorrento Therapeutics Mexico Wins Bid to Supply COVID Tests 'COVISTIX' to Mexico City as Country Records Over 44K New Cases

By Paola Hernández
Sorrento Therapeutics Mexico will supply the COVID testing kit "COVISTIX" to Mexico City. Sorrento Therapeutics Mexico announced on Tuesday that their company will supply their COVID testing kits, also known as "COVISTIX," to Mexico City.
Joe Rogan on UFC 269

Joe Rogan Under Fire After Over 200 Doctors and Scientists Call on Spotify to Monitor His Podcast Due to COVID Misinformation

By Paola Hernández
Doctors and Scientists urge Spotify to monitor Joe Rogan's podcast over COVID misinformation. Joe Rogan is in another backlash on Wednesday as at least 270 doctors and scientists signed an open letter requesting Spotify to monitor his podcast over COVID misinformation.
Chile Start’s Fourth Dose of COVID Vaccine As Omicron Variant Drives Increase of Cases

Chile Starts Fourth Dose of COVID Vaccine As Omicron Variant Drives Increase of Cases

By Paola Hernández
Chile has started giving the fourth dose of COVID vaccines as the Omicron variant causes a surge in cases. It is the first Latin American country to administer the fourth dose of jabs.
President Lopez Obrador Daily Briefing

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador Experiences Mild Symptoms After Contracting COVID-19 for the Second Time

By Paola Hernández
For the second time, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador announced Monday evening that he had tested positive for the coronavirus.
United Airlines CEO Says COVID Vaccine Mandate Seems to Have Ended Weekly Employee Death Toll

United Airlines CEO Says COVID Vaccine Mandate Seems to Have Ended Weekly Employee Death Toll

By Paola Hernández
United Airlines CEO said that the company has not had a weekly employee death toll among its approximately 70,000 employees in eight weeks.
California Allows Hospitals to Force COVID-Positive Asymptomatic Staff to Work to Address Staff Shortage

California Allows Hospitals to Force COVID-Positive Asymptomatic Staff to Work to Address Staff Shortage

By Paola Hernández
To ensure there's enough staff to handle the surge of COVID-19 cases fueled by the Omicron variant, California issued new guidelines for positive employees.
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Moderna Donates Vaccines to Mexico as COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise

By Paola Hernández
The California-based pharmaceutical business, Moderna provided Mexico with 2.7 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine as the country is currently threatened by a massive surge of COVID cases as the death toll surpassed an alarming 300,000 mark.
Ex-Biden Task Force Head Dr, Ezekiel Emmanuel on Klick Health Ideas Exchange

Ex-Biden Task Force Head Predicts COVID to Become 'Endemic' by 2022 as U.S. Hospitals Record 'Critical Staffing Shortage' Over Omicron Surge

By Paola Hernández
Former Biden task force head, Dr, Ezekiel Emmanuel says COVID could become 'endemic' by 2022.
FDA Cuts Waiting Period to Moderna Booster Shots to Five Months Amid COVID Cases Surge

FDA Cuts Waiting Period to Moderna Booster Shots to Five Months Amid COVID Cases Surge

By Paola Hernández
The Food and Drug Administration has shortened the waiting period to get Moderna booster shots to adults amid the COVID cases surge across the country.
Passengers Who Filmed Themselves Partying Without Masks Face Being Stranded in Mexico After Airlines Refused to Fly Them Back to Canada

Passengers Who Filmed Themselves Partying Without Masks Face Being Stranded in Mexico After Airlines Refused to Fly Them Back to Canada

By Paola Hernández
A group of passengers in Mexico was being stranded after three airlines have declined to board them back to Canada.
Mexico Popular Tourist Spots Become Hotspots for Rising COVID Infections

Mexico Popular Tourist Spots Become Hotspots for Rising COVID Infections

By Paola Hernández
Mexico is once again seeing a rise in COVID-19 infections, especially in major tourism destinations in the country's coastal states.
Mayo Clinic Fires 700 Workers Who Failed to Meet COVID Vaccine Mandate

Mayo Clinic Fires 700 Workers Who Failed to Meet COVID Vaccine Mandate

By Paola Hernández
The nonprofit medical center, Mayo Clinic, has fired around 700 workers after failing to comply with its COVID vaccine mandate.
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