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White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, Who Is Fully Vaccinated, Tests Positive for COVID

White House Press Secretary announced that she tested positive for COVID-19 as she explained why she failed to join President Joe Biden on his foreign trip.

This Cheap Anti-Depressant Drug Could Stop Severe COVID, New Study Shows

Oct 29, 2021 01:00 AM EDT By Mary Webber

A new study found that a cheap and available anti-depressant drug can decrease the risk of severe COVID among those at high risk.

Brazil: Senate Committee Recommends to Criminally Charge Pres. Jair Bolsonaro Over COVID Response

Oct 27, 2021 02:07 AM EDT By Mary Webber

A Senate committee in Brazil on Tuesday voted to recommend to charge President Jair Bolsonaro over his response to COVID-19.

CDC Director Says 'Fully Vaccinated' Status Could Change in Future as COVID Vaccine Booster Shots Roll Out

Oct 22, 2021 10:40 PM EDT By Mary Webber

The director of the CDC said the U.S. might need to "update" its definition for what it means to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Bloom Energy Touts Breakthrough In Affordable Energy Technology

Colin Powell Dies at 84; Top U.S. General and Diplomat in Iraq Suffers COVID-19 Complications

Oct 18, 2021 10:32 PM EDT By Jess Smith

A top United States general and diplomat, Colin Powell, died at the age of 84 after suffering COVID-19 complications.

Dr. Anthony Fauci Misled Trump Administration to Kickstart Gain-of-Function Research in Wuhan, New Book Claims

Oct 17, 2021 11:03 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, has reportedly misled the Trump administration on gain-of-function research in a lab in Wuhan, China.

Day of the Dead or Dia De Muertos Parade in Mexico City Returns After Being Canceled in 2020 Due to COVID

Oct 13, 2021 07:55 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

The Dia de Muertos or Day of the Dead parade in Mexico City is returning this year as the country continues to experience improvement in its COVID cases.

Southwest Airlines CEO Blames Pres. Joe Biden for COVID Vaccine Mandate on Employees That Puts Them in a Bind

Oct 13, 2021 01:57 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly has blamed President Joe Biden for the COVID vaccine mandate for its employees that put them in a bind.

Gabby Petito, Brian Laundrie Supposed Beach Wedding in Florida Cancelled Due to COVID Pandemic

Oct 09, 2021 02:57 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie had reportedly planned a beach wedding in Florida but postponed it due to the COVID pandemic.

Shaquille O’Neal Says Brooklyn Nets Should Trade Kyrie Irving Over Anti-Vaxx Stance

Oct 01, 2021 09:03 AM EDT By Jess Smith

NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal advised the Brooklyn Nets to cut ties with Kyrie Irving if he would miss the New York team's game for being unvaccinated.

FDA Approves Pfizer COVID Booster Shots for People 65 and Older, Other Vulnerable Americans

Sep 22, 2021 11:58 PM EDT By Josh Rockwell

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday authorized Pfizer's COVID booster shots for American adults age 65 and older and other at-risk groups.

Vaccine Salad: Scientists Are Developing Edible Plants That Can Carry the Same Medication as Pfizer, Moderna COVID Shots

Sep 22, 2021 05:23 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

California scientists are now working on edible vaccines via edible plants with the same technology used to develop the Pfizer and Moderna COVID shots.

USCIS New Rule: Migrants Applying for U.S. Citizenship Must Show Proof of COVID Vaccines

Sep 15, 2021 05:33 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced Tuesday that migrants seeking U.S. citizenship must be fully vaccinated for COVID.

Former FDA Chief Says COVID Vaccines for Children Age 5-11 Could Be Approved by Late October

Sep 12, 2021 11:14 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

Former FDA chief Scott Gottlieb said that children aged five to 11 years old could be eligible for the Pfizer vaccine by the end of October.

Oscar De La Hoya Hospitalized With COVID-19, Replaced by Evander Holyfield for Vitor Belfort Comeback Fight

Sep 04, 2021 04:06 AM EDT By Jess Smith

Days before his comeback fight, Hall of Famer boxer Oscar Dela Hoya was hospitalized for COVID-19. The Mexican American fighter through his social media posts.

Golden State Warriors Players, Including Andrew Wiggins Who Doesn’t Want to Be Vaccinated, Need Jabs to Play Home Games

Sep 02, 2021 10:06 AM EDT By Jess Smith

After publicly admitting his lack of enthusiasm in getting a COVID-19 vaccine, Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins caused a real stir.