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Californian woman admitted to stealing identities to get her hands on COVID relief money
On Friday, a federal judge heard the case of a Fresno woman who allegedly took over $200,000 in loans intended to help small companies get through the pandemic.
The U.S. Department of Justice reports that Cecilia Aquino pled guilty to…
Illinois Reports 2,268 New COVID Cases 19 Deaths
CHICAGO- On Thursday, Illinois announced 2,268 new cases of COVID, including 19 recent deaths.
"Daily deaths reported on weekends and at the beginning of the week may be low," the Illinois Department of Public Health warns, adding that…
What Possible Adverse Effects Might The Newest Coronavirus Booster Shot Have?
STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK — Coronavirus (COVID-19) Boosters are now available that target two Omicron sub-variants that have increased in the United States in 2022. Some may be concerned about the potential side effects.
The most recent…
A Statewide Shortage Results In The Firing Of More Than 800 Non-Vaccinated NYC Teachers
According to the New York Post, the New York City Department of Education has fired another 850 teachers and aides for failing to comply with the city's vaccine mandate, bringing the total to nearly 2,000.
The Education Department ordered…
Official COVID Symptoms List has been Updated up to Nine New Symptoms
The official list of Covid symptoms has been expanded to nine.
BBC reports the updated guidelines were released by the UK Health Security Agency.
This update comes two years after the pandemic began, and just days before the end of free…
Cruise ship with COVID-19 cases docks in San Francisco
More than a dozen passengers and crew members on a Princess Cruises ship in California have been diagnosed with COVID-19. Having arrived in San Francisco on Sunday, the ship carrying the diseased passengers will set sail once more on Monday…
New COVID-19 Variant Could Lead to More Lockdowns, Fauci Warns
A new strain of the virus may increase case numbers of COVID-19 in the United States, said Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases this week.
Fauci, who advises president Biden, said the…
Fauci Warns that COVID-19 Infection Rates are Likely to Rise
According to White House adviser Anthony Fauci, COVID-19 infection rates in the United States will likely rise in the coming weeks after a dramatic drop following the omicron variant's rapid spread.
"I would not be surprised if in the…
Specially Disadvantaged Californians Urge Gov. Gavin Newsom to Reinstate Mask Mandate
Californians with disabilities and seniors called on Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday to reinstate the indoor mask mandate so as to protect the most vulnerable.
The fraction of Californians at high risk made the plea at the anniversary of…
Pfizer Asks FDA to Approve Second Booster for Adults 65 and Older
A second booster dose of the Coronavirus vaccine was requested Tuesday by Pfizer and BioNTech for adults age 65 and older at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
A growing body of evidence indicates that the omicron-specific vaccine no…