December 11, 2021 Biden's handling of coronavirus pandemic given mixed reviews by DC tourists, residents People on the National Mall rate Biden's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
December 11, 2021 Navy destroyer second-in-command relieved of duty over refusal to get vaccinated or tested for COVID-19 An unvaccinated top-ranking officer for U.S. Navy destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill was relieved of duty Friday night over his refusal to get tested for COVID-19.
December 11, 2021 New UK mask rules start with Johnson under fire over parties Face masks are once again required in indoor public spaces in England under the measures British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced this week to slow the spread of the new omicron virus variant. Vaccination passes will be needed for nightclubs and large events starting next week, and residents will be told to work from home, if possible.
December 10, 2021 Google plays vaccine 'propaganda' to Android users who ask to hear a song Android users who the "Hey Google" featured on their devices and ask to be sung a song are serenaded with music touting the benefits of the coronavirus vaccine.
December 10, 2021 Japan confirms 8 more omicron COVID cases Health officials in Japan have confirmed eight more cases of the new omicron variant of the coronavirus, bringing the country's total to 12, the government said Friday.
December 10, 2021 Omicron COVID-19 variant found in wastewater of California, Colorado, Texas cities Traces of the omicron COVID-19 variant have been found in the wastewater of American cities.
December 10, 2021 Biden vaccine mandate for truckers crossing border will worsen supply chain crisis, GOP senators warn Republican senators published an open letter to President Biden, urging him to abandon vaccine mandates for truck drivers.
December 9, 2021 COVID vaccine manufacturers rush to update shot amid omicron Vaccine makers are racing to update their COVID-19 shots against the newest coronavirus threat even before it’s clear a change is needed, just in case.
December 9, 2021 As omicron cases surge, South Africa excess deaths nearly double: report South African excess deaths nearly doubled in the week beginning Nov. 28 from the previous week, according to a South African Medical Research Council report.
December 9, 2021 Rep. Keller says 'all eyes now on House Democrats' as GOP gains momentum in overturning Biden vaccine mandate A top Republican in the House of Representatives challenging a federal vaccine mandate says "all eyes are now on House Democrats" after the Senate passed a resolution to repeal the controversial order.