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A school board meeting in North Carolina’s Buncombe County turned hostile after unruly protestors showed up to object the school’s new mask mandate. The Buncombe County Schools Board of Education passed the motion Thursday morning in a 4-2 vote, stipulating that face coverings be required for all unvaccinated staff and student in grades K-13 inside […]
Paul Johnson, widely regarded as an essential house artist whose influence will continue to make an impact, has died following a serious COVID-19 battle. He was 50 years old. “Our greatness passed away this morning at 9am,” a statement shared to Johnson’s official Facebook page on Wednesday read. “The house music legend we all know […]
During a recent interview with InStyle, Jennifer Aniston revealed she had to cut ties with a few people in her life over their vaccination status. “There’s still a large group of people who are anti-vaxxers or just don’t listen to the facts. It’s a real shame,” Aniston told the magazine. “I’ve just lost a few people in my […]
Due to COVID-19 variant concerns, it’ll now just be “family and close friends” at former POTUS Barack Obama’s 60thbirthday bash. Early Wednesday, a spokesperson for the A Promised Land author confirmed the change, which comes after some had taken to criticizing the gathering amid bad Delta variant numbers. “This outdoor event was planned months ago […]
Two travelers leaving the U.S. and entering Canada were fined thousands after submitting fraudulent vaccination cards and COVID-19 test results. The passengers, who have not been publicly identified, are also reported to have not utilized government-authorized accommodations, which is a requirement put in place by the Canadian government. Roughly two weeks ago, as reported by […]
Ariana Grande knows there’s only one for this pandemic to end. The pop superstar took to Instagram on Sunday to urge her millions of Arianators and followers alike to get their COVID-19 jabs, with the Delta Variant surging in the U.S and around the world. Grande posted a selfie which she captioned “vaxxed n masked.” She also shared […]
While Dr. Anthony Fauci doesn’t think we’ll go back into lockdown, he did say “things are going to get worse” due to the number of individuals who remain unvaccinated in the U.S. “I don’t think we’re gonna see lockdowns. I think we have enough of the percentage of people in the country—not enough to crush […]
Less than 0.08 percent of fully vaccinated Americans have tested positive for breakthrough COVID-19 infections. NBC News reports that 125,682 “breakthrough” cases in 38 states represent less than 0.08 percent of the 164.2 million people who have been fully vaccinated since January, which amounts to about one in every 1,300 people. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
Florida is experiencing a dramatic surge in new confirmed coronavirus cases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Sunshine State recorded more than 21,000 new infections on Friday, marking its highest single-day total since the start of the pandemic. Florida’s previous peak was 19,334 confirmed cases on Jan. 7, 2021, well before the COVID-19 […]
First and foremost, get a damn vaccine. I’m begging you. Secondly, in news of the inoculation variety, this week has brought us the case of a restaurant owner in California who’s hell-bent on refusing to provide service to would-be customers who are vaccinated. Tony Roman, owner of Basilico’s Pasta e Vino, has been making headlines […]
