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Elton John Says He Tested Positive For Covid

The singer was forced to reschedule two upcoming shows in Texas.

U.S. Covid Deaths Hit Highest Level In 11 Months

Coronavirus fatalities are now rivaling daily death tolls from before vaccines were widely distributed.

‘Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli Hit With $64.6 Million Fine And Lifetime Ban From Pharmaceutical Industry

Shkreli is serving a seven-year prison sentence after being convicted of securities fraud in 2017.

Covid 90% Less Infectious Five Minutes After Being Airborne, Study Suggests

Researchers said the findings suggest masking and social distancing are more effective in preventing virus transmission.

Boston Mandates Covid Vaccines At Restaurants, Gyms And Theaters

Children as young as five will be required to be vaccinated to enter indoor business.

U.S. Hits 50 Million Covid Infections — Here’s Where Cases Are Surging

The country hit the grim milestone amid concern over the new omicron variant.

‘Egregiously Incorrect’: Immunologist Fauci And Eye Doctor Rand Paul Clash Over Covid Origins—Again

Dr. Fauci denied Paul’s claims that the NIH funded dangerous research in Wuhan.

Biden Gets Coronavirus Vaccine Booster Live On Camera

Some Americans are eligible for the Pfizer vaccine booster after it was authorized by the FDA.

Demand For U.K.-U.S. Flights Surge After White House Commits To Relax Covid Travel Restrictions

Virgin Atlantic bookings for U.S. flights jumped 600% overnight.

FDA Approval Sparks Vaccine Mandates: Pentagon, NYC Schools Announce Requirements

The Pfizer coronavirus vaccine’s FDA approval is expected to usher in new vaccination mandates.