Biden Administration Sues Texas Over Governor’s Order Restricting Transportation of Illegal Immigrants

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced restrictions on the ground transportation of illegal migrants in federal custody who could spread COVID-19 around Texas communities. Pictured: Abbott speaks during a border security briefing at the Texas State Capitol on July 10, 2021, … Read More

Interim Operational Considerations for Implementing the Shielding Approach (camps) to Prevent COVID-19 Infections in Humanitarian Settings

This document presents considerations from the perspective of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) for implementing the shielding approach in humanitarian settings as outlined in guidance documents focused on camps, displaced populations and low-resource settings.1,2 This approach … Read More

COVID-19 live updates: US approaching same case numbers as 1 year ago

(NEW YORK) — The United States is facing a COVID-19 surge this summer as the more contagious delta variant spreads. More than 611,000 Americans have died from COVID-19 and over 4.1 million people have died worldwide, according to real-time data … Read More

Israel to Reinstate Masks Outdoors, Restrict Events to Vaccinated Only Amid Delta Variant Surge

Proof of immunity against COVID to be required for entry to events with fewer than 100 people, masks to be mandatory at outdoor events with more than 100 people, and gov’t to encourage private sector to work from home. The … Read More

Von der Leyen insists US lift travel ban for Europeans

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen | Pool photo by Stephanie Lecocq/AFP via Getty Images European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for the U.S. to lift its travel ban for EU citizens in an interview with German … Read More

Kim Jong Un photographed with mystery spot, bandage on head

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Images spark speculation about North Korean dictator’s health. Kim Jong Un has appeared in public with a dark spot, at times covered by a small bandage, on the back of his head – stoking more speculation about the slimmed-down North Korean despot’s … Read More

Spirit flight delays, cancellations: Weather, ‘operational challenges’ to blame

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Spirit Airlines says it is working “around the clock” to accommodate passengers impacted by delays and cancellations at several of its hubs due to “weather and operational challenges“ over the weekend. A company spokesperson told FOX TV Stations that many of … Read More

From offices to restaurants, companies are requiring proof of vaccination

New York (CNN Business) Corporate America is getting serious about vaccines. In the last week, companies from Disney to Walmart to Google have begun mandating their employees get shots to protect against COVID-19. Even famed restaurateur Danny Meyer said it’s … Read More

Can COVID-19 Vaccines Be Mandatory in the U.S. and Who Decides?

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While there is legislative precedent for vaccine mandates, other strategies could help U.S. states achieve widespread vaccination for COVID-19. The legal precedent for mandatory vaccinations dates back to a 1905 Supreme Court case after a smallpox outbreak in Massachusetts. In this Q&A … Read More

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