White House COVID-19 adviser Anthony Fauci said that hospitals are now overcounting COVID-19 cases in children because they are automatically tested when they are admitted, echoing a narrative that has been repeated by some skeptics for months. While several news outlets reported that hospitalizations among children with COVID-19 have increased in recent days, Centers for…
State Department Warns Americans Traveling Abroad to ‘Make Contingency Plans’
The U.S. State Department on late Thursday warned Americans who are traveling outside the country to “make contingency plans” amid restrictions associated with rising COVID-19 cases worldwide. “U.S. citizens who do choose to travel internationally should make contingency plans, as they may have to remain in a foreign country longer than originally planned, which will…
New York State Health Dept. Warns Not Enough Paxlovid or Molnupiravir Antibody Treatment
The New York State Health Department has warned that it does not have enough Paxlovid or Molnupiravir antibody treatment and authorized those of non-white race or Hispanic/Latino ethnicity, as well as individuals with underlying medical conditions that increase their risk for severe illness, to receive the treatment. However, the government body made no mention of whether or not other…
COVID Antiviral Pills Cause Life-Threatening Reactions When Used With Many Common Meds: FDA
Pfizer’s antiviral oral drug developed to treat COVID-19 can cause severe or life-threatening effects when used with common medications including some anti-coagulants, some anti-depressants, and some cholesterol-lowering statins, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (pdf). FDA does not recommend Paxlovid for those with severe kidney or liver disease. The FDA on Dec. 22 granted emergency…
CDC Sued for Withholding Post-Licensure V-safe Data on COVID-19 Vaccines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been sued by the Informed Consent Action Network (ICAN), which claims the agency is improperly withholding COVID-19 v-safe data from the American public. In a statement on Dec. 29, the non-profit group said it had filed a lawsuit (pdf) against the public health agency and the United States Department…
206 Marines Kicked Out for Refusing COVID-19 Vaccines
The Marine Corps has separated 206 Marines for not getting the COVID-19 vaccine, the military branch announced Thursday. Active-duty Marines had a deadline to get fully vaccinated by Nov. 28, while for reservists, the deadline was Dec. 28. By the deadline, 95 percent of all active-duty Marines had received at least one dose of the…
Dr. Peter McCullough: The Inexplicable Suppression of Hydroxychloroquine, Ivermectin, and Other COVID-19 Treatments | PART 1
“There’s been no monthly review of new therapies. There’s been no monthly review of data safety and efficacy for the vaccines. Nothing. Americans for two years have been stonewalled on any scientific information on COVID-19.” In this two-part interview, we sit down with Dr. Peter McCullough, an internist, cardiologist, epidemiologist, and principal author of the…
CDC Director: New COVID-19 Rule Based on What Agency ‘Thought People Would Be Able to Tolerate’
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle Walensky explained that the recent decision to shorten the isolation period for asymptomatic COVID-19 cases was based on what the federal government “thought people would be able to tolerate.” The latest CDC guidelines were released this week, shortening the 10-day isolation period to five days for…
US Regulators Clear New Rapid COVID-19 Test Amid Widespread Shortages
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week authorized a new, quick at-home COVID-19 test produced by Siemens Healthineers, as Americans grapple with a widespread shortage of testing options amid a record spike in COVID-19 cases. The rapid antigen test is meant for individuals 14 or older to self-collect specimens. It can be used for…
Michigan Won’t Follow Updated CDC Guidance on Shortened Quarantine, Isolation Times
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has said that it won’t adopt federal guidelines shortening the COVID-19 isolation from 10 days to five days. “The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) intends to review the supporting evidence behind this guidance, while awaiting additional information from the CDC, specifically for special populations and…
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