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Fauci Says U.S. Should Consider Domestic Flight Vaccine Mandate; More Planes Grounded
President Joe Biden, speaking to reporters on Monday, declined to say whether he endorsed a vaccine mandate for domestic air travel. The president has previously said he did not consider them necessary.
Omicron Surge and Storms Disrupt Air Travel For 4th Straight Day
Thousands of customers have been affected by the latest pandemic-driven travel disruptions since Christmas Eve, with airlines including United blaming a "nationwide spike in Omicron cases" in recent days.
CDC Cuts COVID Isolation Period Recommendation in Half
The updated guidance advises that after the recommended isolation period, people should wear face masks for at least five days to "minimize the risk of infecting others."
Biden Says He Agrees with GOP Governors: There’s ‘No Federal Solution’ To Pandemic
"There is no federal solution. This gets solved at the state level," Biden responded, before mentioning another Republican governor.
White House Clears Press from Biden Conference
Biden said there is 'no federal solution' in call with US governors
Birthplace Of Jesus Shut to Foreign Christian Pilgrims on Christmas Because Of Omicron
The economy of Bethlehem relies heavily on Christian pilgrims around the Christmas season
Airlines Cancel More Than 6,000 Holiday Flights Due to Omicron Surge
"The nationwide spike in Omicron cases this week has had a direct impact on our flight crews and the people who run our operation," a United spokesperson said in an emailed statement.
White House Turned Down Plan in October to Boost Covid Testing: Report
White House set to expand at-home access to COVID testing kits
Fauci: Removing Masks on Airplanes ‘Not Something We Should Even Be Considering’
Fauci said that the idea of taking masks off while on an airplane 'is really not something we should even be considering'
Large Holiday Gatherings in U.S. Not Safe Even If Boosted, Fauci Says
Early evidence indicates Omicron is less severe than the Delta variant, said Fauci, citing studies from South Africa and Scotland, but warned Americans must remain cautious.