Vaccine & COVID News
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A Memorial Day Like No Other in the Era of COVID-19
This Memorial Day, during the time of COVID-19, will be different from all others. Many cemeteries likely will have new restrictions, making it more difficult for visitors to pay their respects. Arlington National Cemetery, the final resting place for more than 400,000 active-duty service members, veterans, and their families, is closed to the public, although…Thomas Spoehr -
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What’s the Real Data? A Look at the Relevant Statistics of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Would you believe that over half of the counties in the U.S. have had no COVID-19 deaths? This, as it turns out, happens to be true. Drew Gonshorowski, a research fellow in the Center for Data Analysis at The Heritage Foundation, and Kevin Dayaratna, a research fellow at The Heritage Foundation, join The Daily Signal…Rachel del Guidice -
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The Media’s Double Standard on States’ Different Approaches to COVID-19
America’s economy is in the early stages of “reopening” after dealing with the coronavirus pandemic for months. It’s a process that won’t be easy, simple, or without hiccups. Meanwhile, many in the mainstream media are being true to form in making it a game of ensuring conservatives and Republicans look like reckless, heartless monsters for…Jarrett Stepman -
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Scientists Are Studying Hydroxychloroquine as a Preventative Drug for COVID-19
President Donald Trump is again at the center of another hydroxychloroquine controversy after he disclosed earlier in the week that he has been taking the drug as prophylaxis in a manner being investigated for use by front-line health care workers. Media outlets and left-wing politicians predictably have been quick to criticize the president for that,…Kevin Pham -
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Legislators, Pro-Life Advocates Denounce Planned Parenthood Receiving $80 Million in Coronavirus Funding
Lawmakers and pro-lifers slammed Planned Parenthood following a report from Fox News saying that the nation’s largest abortion provider applied for and received over $80 million in coronavirus funding. Fox News’ "Tucker Carlson Tonight" reported Tuesday evening that 37 Planned Parenthood affiliates applied for and received a total of $80 million in coronavirus funding loans from the…Mary Margaret Olohan -
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7 Highlights From National Coronavirus Recovery Panel’s New Recommendations
State and local governments should get ready to reopen K-12 schools, but also prepare hospitals and public transportation systems for a possible second wave of COVID-19, according to a new round of recommendations from the National Coronavirus Recovery Commission. The new suggestions, released Tuesday, are part of the fifth phase of the commission’s work, which…Fred Lucas -
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Liberals’ Latest Coronavirus Package Shows Why Americans Loathe Congress
In the pantheon of great lines suitable for induction into “Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations” is Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s 2010 comment about Obamacare: “We have to pass the bill so that you can find out what is in it.” While that seemed outrageous and even comical to many at the time, it has become an all-too-familiar pattern…Cal Thomas -
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How Franciscan University of Steubenville Is Helping Students in Wake of COVID-19 Pandemic
Franciscan University of Steubenville recently announced a new way it will help students: covering tuition costs for the fall 2020 semester for all incoming full-time undergraduate students enrolled in its on-campus programs. Father Dave Pivonka, president of Franciscan University of Steubenville, joins the podcast to talk about how and why Franciscan University chose to do…Rachel del Guidice -
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Tale of 2 States: New York’s COVID-19 Death Toll Far Greater Than Florida’s
Florida and New York are states with similar population sizes, but dramatically different approaches to the COVID-19 pandemic. New York has almost 30 times as many coronavirus-related deaths as Florida, with a heavy concentration among senior citizens, according to numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat,…Fred Lucas -
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Let’s Trust Americans to Be Careful About COVID-19
Testifying before the Senate as a member of the White House’s coronavirus task force, Dr. Anthony Fauci gave his assessment of the current state of the Country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. He was both hopeful and overly cautious. Fauci first highlighted advances made in testing for the new coronavirus, as well as the rapid…Kevin Pham -
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A Proposed ‘Health Defense Operations’ Slush Fund Won’t Protect US From Future Pandemics
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress has already approved more than $2.4 trillion in new deficit-increasing measures, from new spending to tax relief. Now, Congress is considering a new slush fund to exempt certain spending from budgetary restraints in the name of combating future health crises. Instead, lawmakers should review agency missions and…Romina Boccia -
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There Have Been Fewer COVID-19 Cases Than Expected in India. Why?
India long has been seen as a land of mystery, and with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic, the South Asian nation is keeping with that tradition. The number of coronavirus cases in India has been surprisingly low, given the country’s huge and highly dense population and its poverty levels. Experts are puzzled, but they think…Virginia Allen -
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This Nonprofit Empowers the African American Community During COVID-19
COVID-19 is a great equalizer in many ways. Almost everyone is susceptible to the new coronavirus, no matter race or socioeconomic status. But some, including African Americans, the elderly, and the recently incarcerated, are more at risk. Clovia Lawrence, co-founder of Project Give Back to Community, a nonprofit based in Richmond, Virginia, joins The Daily…Virginia Allen -
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White House Challenges Left’s Pandemic Playbook Narrative
The White House pushed back on the media narrative that the Obama administration left behind a pandemic “playbook” for the Trump administration. White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said Friday that the playbook from the Obama administration was an insufficient packet of paper, and that the Trump administration’s own pandemic response exercise in 2019 exposed…Fred Lucas -
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Failures of an Influential COVID-19 Model Used to Justify Lockdowns
Professor Neil Ferguson, who led the COVID-19 modeling team at Imperial College in London, resigned May 5 from his government advisory role after breaking the very same British lockdown rules that he had a role in influencing. Ferguson led the Imperial College team that designed the computer model that, among others, had been used to…Kevin Dayaratna -
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‘Operation Warp Speed’ Seeks COVID-19 Vaccine by January
President Donald Trump on Friday announced “Operation Warp Speed,” an initiative to accelerate development of a vaccine for the coronavirus by January. The program is a joint venture by the Department of Health and Human Services and the Defense Department, Trump said. To lead the effort to find a vaccine against COVID-19, Trump tapped Dr….Fred Lucas -
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The Intolerant, Ingrate Left Wants Christians to Stop Helping COVID-19 Victims
Just as soon as the Christian organization Samaritan’s Purse came to the aid of overwhelmed New York City officials and sick residents struggling to combat the effects of COVID-19, New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson decided the diverse, “tolerant,” progressive city had enough of its assistance, due to its Christian foundation, and effectively kicked the…Nicole Russell -
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How to Hold Beijing Accountable for COVID-19? Here’s 3 Rules to Keep in Mind
Around the world, a lot of folks are itching to retaliate against China for its complicity in launching the coronavirus pandemic. But a thirst for vengeance seldom leads one to the wisest course of action. Revenge, after all, is a dish best served cold—or at least without the heat of passion. The ongoing competition between the U.S. and China cannot be…James Carafano -
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Pill Pushers Exploiting COVID-19 to Promote Risky Telemedicine Abortions
While no one is immune from the strains of social distancing and stay-at-home orders, it would be difficult to overstate the impact of isolation on women facing unexpected or difficult pregnancies. As a recent profile in The New York Times points out, that means big business for enterprising abortion companies—especially the small handful of groups utilizing a Food and…Denise Burke -
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Are COVID Survivors Immune From Getting It Again? What You Need to Know
Now that we’ve gotten COVID-19 testing for active infections well under way across the country, many who have already been infected have understandably asked if they are now immune to reinfection. This question applies both to those who had developed only mild/moderate symptoms, and those who had more serious/severe symptoms that may have required medical…Peter Brookes