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Pres. Joe Biden Stays at Delaware Beach Home With No Public Events as Omicron COVID Variant Continues to Surge

Dec 29, 2021 02:01 AM EST By Mary Webber

President Joe Biden has been staying at his Delaware beach house Tuesday with no public events as the Omicron variant continues to ravage the country.

NBA Shortens Quarantine Requirement for Vaccinated Players From 10 Days to 6 Following New CDC Guidelines for Asymptomatic Cases

Dec 28, 2021 02:26 AM EST By Jess Smith

The NBA revised its quarantine process for COVID-vaccinated players, coaches, and officials, who will now be permitted to return to work as quickly as six days.

Kamala Harris and Joe Biden on H.R. 3684 Signing Ceremony

VP Kamala Harris, Pres. Joe Biden Test Negative After COVID Exposure to Staffers Who Tested Positive

Dec 22, 2021 09:02 PM EST By Joshua Summers

Kamala Harris and Joe Biden test negative for COVID-19 after being in "close contact" with staffers who tested positive.

DOJ Says Thousands of Prisoners Released on Home Confinement Over COVID Concerns Don’t Have to Return to Prison

Dec 21, 2021 11:46 PM EST By Joshua Summers

The DOJ said the prisoners released on home confinement over COVID-19 concerns will not have to return to prison when the health emergency ends.

COVID Becomes the No. 1 Cop Killer in Florida: More Police Officers Died From Virus Than Gunfire in Last 2 Years

Dec 21, 2021 04:07 AM EST By Jess Smith

COVID-19 is now considered the number one cop killer in Florida, causing more than 85 percent of police fatalities in the state.

Dr. Anthony Fauci Warns of Another Wave of COVID Infections as Holiday Travel Season Begins Amid Omicron Threat

Dec 19, 2021 09:10 PM EST By Joshua Summers

Dr. Anthony Fauci warned about an increased risk of COVID due to holiday travel as the highly contagious Omicron variant wreaks havoc around the globe.

Pres. Joe Biden and Jonas Brothers Promote COVID Vaccines on TikTok — Watch

Dec 18, 2021 01:11 AM EST By Joshua Summers

President Joe Biden collaborates with the famous band Jonas Brothers to further promote COVID-19 vaccines in a TikTok video.

Brazil Judge Moves to Require Proof of Vaccination From Foreign Travelers

Dec 12, 2021 10:51 PM EST By Joshua Summers

A Brazilian Supreme Court judge ruled on Saturday that all travelers arriving in Brazil should show proof of vaccination against COVID-19.

Senate Votes to Block Joe Biden's Vaccine Mandate for Employers, but White House Says President 'Will Veto' the Measure

Dec 09, 2021 04:05 AM EST By Joshua Summers

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday voted to revoke President Joe Biden's vaccine and testing mandate aimed at private-sector employers.

Pfizer Says 2 Shots of COVID Vaccine Plus Booster Raises Protection Against Omicron Variant

Dec 09, 2021 01:06 AM EST By Mary Webber

Pfizer-BioNTech said two-dose of their COVID vaccine, along with a booster shot, could provide protection against the new Omicron variant.

Brazil to Auction off 16 More Airports to Private Investors by End of 2022 in Push for Economic Recovery

Dec 09, 2021 12:03 AM EST By Jess Smith

The government of Brazil is auctioning a number of airports in an effort to raise investments and modernize infrastructure in the country.

LeBron James Cleared to Play for Lakers Again After Two Negative COVID Tests, NBA Says

Dec 02, 2021 11:43 PM EST By Joshua Summers

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has now been cleared to play again as the NBA declared he was free of COVID-19.

UFC's Dana White Calls Joe Rogan for Advice After He and 'Entire' Family Test Positive for COVID

Dec 02, 2021 12:33 AM EST By Joshua Summers

UFC President Dana White reveals he consulted radio host Joe Rogan after he tested positive for COVID-19.

Lakers' LeBron James to Miss Several Games After He's Placed in NBA's COVID Health and Safety Protocols

Dec 01, 2021 05:49 AM EST By Joshua Summers

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was placed under the NBA's health and safety protocol Tuesday, making him miss their match against the Sacramento Kings.

Biden Admin Weighs on Forcing All Travelers Entering the U.S. To Undergo 7-Day Quarantine or Pay Fine Amid Growing Alarm Over Omicron Variant

Dec 01, 2021 12:48 AM EST By Joshua Summers

The Biden administration weighs on forcing all travelers entering the U.S. to undergo seven-day quarantine to curb the spread of Omicron COVID variant.