#End all New York mask mandate madness, forever

#End all New York mask mandate madness, forever

“End all New York mask mandate madness, forever” Is New York’s COVID mandate madness finally cooling down? Tuesday, New York state and the MTA axed their requirements for agency employees to get tested weekly if they’re unvaxxed.  More crucially, Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday announced the end — finally — of the insane, cruel and…

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#Travel industry hails US lifting of COVID testing rules

#Travel industry hails US lifting of COVID testing rules

“Travel industry hails US lifting of COVID testing rules” The Biden administration’s lifting of COVID testing rules for tourists who enter the United States is welcome and long overdue, travel organizations said on Friday. The Centers for Disease Control announced Friday that it would no longer require visitors to the country to present a negative…

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#New Jersey businessman convicted in fake COVID cleaning scheme

#New Jersey businessman convicted in fake COVID cleaning scheme

“New Jersey businessman convicted in fake COVID cleaning scheme” A New Jersey businessman pleaded guilty to selling disinfectant wipes – including to the U.S. government — that he falsely swore could kill off the coronavirus, netting him $2.7 million, prosecutors said. Paul Andrecola, 63, was convicted Thursday on charges he took advantage of more than…

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#New version of COVID shot boosts Omicron protection

#New version of COVID shot boosts Omicron protection

“New version of COVID shot boosts Omicron protection” Moderna said Wednesday a new version of its coronavirus vaccine produced a better immune response against Omicron than the original shot, as the drugmaker pursues a booster against a surge in infections in the fall season. The vaccine, which was given as a fourth dose in a trial…

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#’Cult’ of fear harmed kids and other commentary

#’Cult’ of fear harmed kids and other commentary

“‘Cult’ of fear harmed kids and other commentary” COVID watch: ‘Cult’ of Fear Harmed Kids “There is no shortage of articles and studies documenting the harm caused by COVID-19 school policies,” notes Alex Gutentag at Tablet. One stat: “The rate of chronically absent students nationwide is now 22%, 2.7 times what it was before school closures.” As…

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