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Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions

Friday, August 7 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Senate committee on Thursday voted along party lines to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, setting up a referral to the Department of Justice for potential investigation over whether the... Read More.

FBI says tip led to capture of Most Wanted fraudster accused in $32M COVID relief scheme

Tuesday, July 28 by CBS-12

MIAMI, Fla. (CBS12) — A multimillion-dollar COVID relief fraud case has taken a turn after the FBI says fugitive Elaine Escoe was captured in Jamaica and returned to South Florida. 41-year-old Elaine Escoe, who was featured on the FBI's Most Wanted Fraudsters List, was taken into custody by Jamaican authorities after... Read More.

New declassified documents renew debate over Fauci, COVID origins, raises legal questions

Tuesday, June 23 by TNND

Newly declassified documents released by outgoing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard are fueling renewed debate over the origins of COVID-19, gain-of-function research, and whether former federal officials could face legal scrutiny for actions taken during and after the pandemic. Gabbard has argued that the documents reveal efforts by government officials to downplay or... Read More.

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COVID vaccine side effects under fire: six experts testify on alleged government cover-ups

Thursday, May 22 by TNND

(TNND) — The Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations is set to hold its first hearing about the negative side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine. The committee issued a subpoena to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for records related to COVID-19 vaccine safety data and pandemic communications. The hearing will feature six witnesses discussing the... Read More.

Trump administration restricts eligible COVID vaccine recipients

Thursday, May 22 by CBS News

The Food and Drug Administration says it has decided to continue approving COVID-19 vaccine updates for seniors and others at higher risk of severe disease, but will require vaccine makers to conduct major new clinical trials before approving them for wider use. The decision means many Americans without underlying conditions... Read More.

Flu Hitting Some Oklahoma Schools Hard. COVID & RSV Also Big Concerns.

Thursday, December 8 by Lyman James

Flu season is always difficult. But this year, experts worry that we may face a particularly brutal season. Medical sources are saying that we should be taking the triple threat of flu, COVID and RSV seriously. Officials are acknowledging the early and significant impact of the flu and the threats posed by the others. ... Read More.

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July Totaled More COVID Cases Than The Previous 4 Months Combined, Health Dept. Says

Friday, August 5 by Lyman James

COVID numbers increased drastically in July, according to the latest newsletter posted by the City-Cowley County Health Department. "July has seen an extreme increase within the county with more cases than the previous four months combined," the health department stated. The health department recorded 517 cases of the virus for the month through July 29, when... Read More.

B.5 COVID Cases Spiking In Cowley County, Health Department Says

Tuesday, July 19 by Lyman James

The City-Cowley County Health Department says respiratory infections in the county have risen dramatically over the past few weeks. According to a news release from the health department Monday, during the past four weeks a sharp increase in new COVID-19 infections has been noted in Cowley County. The new infections are connected to the newest Omicron... Read More.

WNH To Distribute Free COVID Self-Test Kits; Infections Up Since May

Friday, July 8 by Lyman James

A community drive-through distribution of COVID-19 self-test kits will be held from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, at the Physicians Pavilion on the William Newton Hospital campus. According to a news release from WNH, the Community Health Center in Cowley County has partnered with William... Read More.

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Otoe-Missouria Community Building hosting COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Pod today

Wednesday, April 20 by Lyman James

The Otoe-Missouria Community Building will be hosting a COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Pod on today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is for adults and minors. They will be offering 1st and 2nd dose vaccines for Pfizer, Moderna and J&J to those who qualify. Please bring your vaccine card with you. An appointment guarantees... Read More.

Otoe-Missouria Community Building hosting COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Pod on April 20

Friday, April 15 by Lyman James

The Otoe-Missouria Community Building will be hosting a COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Pod on Wednesday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is for adults and minors. They will be offering 1st and 2nd dose vaccines for Pfizer, Moderna and J&J to those who qualify. Please bring your vaccine card with you. An appointment... Read More.

Health Dept. Report Says A Third Of Winfield, Ark City Residents Had COVID

Wednesday, April 13 by Lyman James

By BRADY BAUMAN The City-Cowley County Health Department reports several Cowley County communities had 25 percent or more of its population infected with COVID-19 throughout the pandemic. According to a news release from the health department, Winfield and Ark City communities saw a third of its residents test positive for the virus. Winfield saw 4,350 residents... Read More.

Stories tagged with: covid

Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions

FBI says tip led to capture of Most Wanted fraudster accused in $32M COVID relief scheme

New declassified documents renew debate over Fauci, COVID origins, raises legal questions

COVID vaccine side effects under fire: six experts testify on alleged government cover-ups

Trump administration restricts eligible COVID vaccine recipients

Flu Hitting Some Oklahoma Schools Hard. COVID & RSV Also Big Concerns.

July Totaled More COVID Cases Than The Previous 4 Months Combined, Health Dept. Says

B.5 COVID Cases Spiking In Cowley County, Health Department Says

WNH To Distribute Free COVID Self-Test Kits; Infections Up Since May

Otoe-Missouria Community Building hosting COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Pod today

Otoe-Missouria Community Building hosting COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Pod on April 20

Health Dept. Report Says A Third Of Winfield, Ark City Residents Had COVID

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