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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'
NBA Mandates COVID Booster for Media, Personnel Nearest Players
A nationwide spike in COVID-19 cases has hit the NBA hard in December after only 17 positives in October and November combined. More than 115 positive tests were recorded in players in the first 21 days of the month.
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.
U.S. Supreme Court to Take Up Biden Vaccine Mandate Cases
The challenges reached the high court as the new, highly transmissible Omicron variant surges, with public health officials bracing for a "tidal wave" of cases in the United States.