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Nov 30 2021
Headline Roundup
First Omicron Variant Cases Appear Mild
Symptoms associated with the first detected cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant appear mild, especially among vaccinated people, according to health authorities in Europe, South Africa and Israel.
The South African doctor credited with spotting the variant first said all patients she's seen with the variant had "extremely mild symptoms." One Israeli coronavirus expert said that if the
The Epoch Times The Guardian STATSep 01 2023
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As COVID-19 Cases Rise, Experts Advise Some to Mask Up Again
A moderate rise in COVID-19 cases has some experts advising a return to facemasks in certain situations.
Rising Cases: Cases including two new variants — EG.5 and BA.2.86 — spurred over 15,000 hospitalizations in the week ending on August 19, up 18.8% from the previous week but still far below pandemic highs. Citing high levels of immunity, Dr. Anthony Fauci told BBC News (Center bias
CNBC CNN (Online News) The Daily SignalFeb 04 2021
Headline Roundup
House Removes Marjorie Taylor Greene From Committees
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to remove Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) from the Education and Budget committees on Thursday evening. Led by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the House voted 230-199, with 11 Republicans joining every Democrat, to remove Greene because of social media activity in support of conspiracy theories, bigotry, and violence, including violence against Pelosi.
Associated Press Fact Check USA TODAY National Review (News)Jan 23 2022
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Fauci Is 'Confident' Omicron Cases Will Peak By February, Infections Trending In 'Right Direction'
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday that he's "as confident as you can be" that the latest wave of Omicron coronavirus cases in the U.S. will peak by mid-February.
Fauci, one of the pandemic's most divisive figures, told anchor Martha Raddatz on ABC’s "This Week" that the level of infections recorded in the U.S. are "going in the right direction." He outlined a best-case scenario where COVID-
Axios New York Post (News) ABC News (Online)Dec 30 2021
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How Should Colleges Handle the Omicron Variant?
Should colleges and universities revert back to remote learning and pandemic restrictions amid surging coronavirus cases? Or do the relatively low risks associated with COVID-19 for young people and the Omicron variant's apparent mildness make new regulations misguided?
Several major institutions, such as Princeton, Syracuse and Howard, are delaying the start of the spring semester by
Newsweek Brownstone Institute Inside Higher EdMar 09 2022
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Should the US and Other Countries Punish Russian Oligarchs for Putin's Invasion?
As Russian President Vladimir Putin's continued attacks on Ukraine are met with economic sanctions, wealthy Russians with ties to his regime are also being targeted.
Several yachts belonging to Russian oligarchs have been seized or restricted from leaving their current location, while over a dozen others have moved to areas where the sanctions don't apply. U.S. sanctions on the yachts
The Guardian Newsweek The Epoch TimesJan 25 2024
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Canadian Court Rules Trudeau's Actions Against Freedom Convoy 'Unjustified'
A Canadian federal judge determined the government's implementation of emergency powers to conclude the Freedom Convoy protests in 2022 exceeded its authority and was unjustified.
For Context: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked the Emergencies Act on February 14, 2022, in response to the Freedom Convoy protest, which primarily opposed the government's COVID-19 vaccine mandate and
New York Times (News) BBC News The Gateway PunditMay 08 2020
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Lifted Lockdowns Bring Relief, Fears of Regression
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As social distancing restrictions are relaxed throughout the U.S., feelings of liberation are conflicting with concerns of a possible second surge in coronavirus cases.
An immensely disrupted economy is an additional factor; over 33 million Americans have filed for unemployment since the pandemic's
Henry A. BrechterJan 08 2022
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CDC Criticized for 'Confusing' COVID-19 Protocols, Promises To Do Better
Nearly two years since the start of the pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has continued to face a slew of bipartisan criticism for its "confusing" and "shifting" COVID-19 recommendations.
The public health agency was criticized for its "abrupt change in guidance" last week after reducing the recommended quarantine period for asymptomatic COVID-positive
The Epoch Times NPR (Online News) New York Times (News)Jul 16 2020
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Virus Spikes in Florida and Across South, Falls Elsewhere; Interpretations Differ
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Florida set a U.S. record earlier this week with over 15,000 new COVID-19 coronavirus cases reported in a single day, solidifying itself as a North American coronavirus epicenter while other regions seem to gain more control over the virus. In especially affected areas, some hospitals are reportedly reaching
Henry A. Brechter