Category: AMERICA

Biden Plans to Deploy Military, Distribute 500 Million Tests Amid COVID-19 Omicron Wave

President Joe Biden’s administration is planning to mail out some 500 million COVID-19 tests, starting in January, according to the White House. The White House on Tuesday said it will send the test kits to homes as part of an effort to deal with the Omicron COVID-19 variant, which the Centers for Disease Control and…


Donald Trump Says He Got a COVID-19 Booster Shot

Donald Trump revealed on Sunday that he has received a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot. The former U.S. president confirmed the news during a Sunday question-and-answer session in Dallas on Bill O’Reilly’s “History Tour.” A video of the press event was shared on social media by O’Reilly’s new organization, No Spin News, and appears to show a small portion of…


Washington Mayor Declares State of Emergency, Reinstates Mask Mandate

Washington’s mayor has declared a state of emergency over COVID-19. Mayor Muriel Bowser, a Democrat, on Monday also reinstated an indoor mask mandate and announced a stricter COVID-19 vaccine mandate for city workers. Bowser said she imposed the restrictions because of the emergence of the Omicron variant of the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus. The CCP…


1st US Death With Omicron Variant of CCP Virus Reported in Texas

Texas on Dec. 21 reported what is widely believed to be the first death in the United States related to the new Omicron variant of the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus, which causes the disease COVID-19. An unvaccinated Houston man in his 50s with underlying health conditions is believed to be the victim of the Omicron-related…


Royal Caribbean Says 48 Passengers Test Positive for Omicron Variant on Ship

Royal Caribbean Group said on Monday 48 people on its Symphony of the Seas cruise ship tested positive for COVID-19, fueling concerns that the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus could put a damper on a recovery in the cruise industry. The cruise operator said it had 6,091 guests and crew members on board the…


Omicron Becomes Dominant Source of New Infections in US: CDC

The Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus is now the dominant source of new infections in the United States, accounting for roughly 73 percent of new infections nationwide, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Federal officials on Monday cited CDC figures for the week ending Dec. 18 that showed…


Judge Blocks Biden’s COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Federal Contractors in 10 States

A federal judge in Missouri has issued a temporary hold on the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors in 10 U.S. states while litigation plays out. “We just beat the Biden Administration in court again,” Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced on Twitter late Monday. “This afternoon, we obtained a preliminary injunction against the vaccine mandate on…


‘We’re Not Going to Socialism’: Army Veteran Arrested Third Time While Protesting NYC Mandate

BROOKLYN, New York—An outspoken and spirited U.S. Army veteran was arrested for the third time in a week while protesting against the city’s vaccine passport mandate, this time at the Panera Bread in Gateway Center mall in Brooklyn. On Aug. 17, New York City started requiring restaurants, gyms, and many other businesses to check guests and workers…


US Urges Americans to Avoid Travel to Spain, Finland Over COVID-19 Concerns

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday advised Americans against travel to eight destinations including Spain, Finland, Chad, and Lebanon. The CDC also added Bonaire, Monaco, San Marino, and Gibraltar to its “Level 4: Very High” classification. It now lists about 85 countries at its highest level, including nearly all of…


Psaki: Biden’s Speech Tomorrow Won’t Be About Locking Down Country

White House press secretary Jen Psaki confirmed that President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 speech on Tuesday will not involve a push for lockdowns over the spread of the Omicron variant. Biden “will issue a stark warning” to people who haven’t yet received a COVID-19 vaccination, Psaki said. But the president, she said, will not be a…