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Video of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis bragging about tackling coronavirus resurfaces
As Florida reports nearly 9,000 new cases, a single day record for the state, this video from last month of DeSantis bragging about how everyone was wrong about how Florida would be hit hard by coronavirus won’t age well.— Ahmed Baba (@AhmedBaba_)…As Florida reports nearly 9,000 new cases, a single day record for the state, this video from last month of DeSantis bragging about how everyone was wrong about how Florida would be hit hard by coronavirus won’t age well.— Ahmed Baba (@AhmedBaba_)WW…
Heroes of the Day: 911 operators give lifeline to desperate New Yorkers
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Florida sheriff encourages residents to shoot looters breaking into homes
A Florida sheriff on Monday encouraged residents to open fire on violent looters who try to enter their homes.“I would tell them, if you value your life, they probably shouldn’t do that in Polk County. Because the people of Polk County like guns, they have guns, I encourage them to own guns, and they’re going to be in their homes tonight with their guns loaded,” Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd told reporters during a news briefing.“And if you try to break into their homes to steal, to set fires, I’m highly recommending they blow you back out of the house with their guns. So, leave the...…A Florida sheriff on Monday encouraged residents to open fire on violent looters who try to enter their homes.“I would tell them, if you value your life, they probably shouldn’t do that in Polk County. Because the people of Polk County like guns, they have guns, I encourage them to own guns, and they’re going to be in their homes tonight with their guns loaded,” Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd told reporters during a news briefing.“And if you try to break into their homes to steal, to set fires, I’m highly recommending they blow you back out of the house with their guns. So, leave the...WW…
NY state adds new COVID vaccine rules for nursing homes as workers decline jab
Nearly half of New York’s nursing home workers — so the state Department of Health is putting more pressure on the facilities to bridge the gap, The Post has learned. Health Department brass issued new guidance late Thursday that requires nursing homes to offer “an opportunity to receive” the jab to all consenting residents and staff by April 29 and within two weeks of a new hire or a new admission, records obtained by The Post show.Both staff and residents who opt out will need to sign paperwork acknowledging that they are declining.Facilities that don’t comply with the new rules may...…Nearly half of New York’s nursing home workers — so the state Department of Health is putting more pressure on the facilities to bridge the gap, The Post has learned. Health Department brass issued new guidance late Thursday that requires nursing homes to offer “an opportunity to receive” the jab to all consenting residents and staff by April 29 and within two weeks of a new hire or a new admission, records obtained by The Post show.Both staff and residents who opt out will need to sign paperwork acknowledging that they are declining.Facilities that don’t comply with the new rules may...WW…
Israel ends outdoor mask mandate
Thanks for contacting us. We've received your submission.Israel ended its outdoor mask mandate Sunday, now that about 80 percent of its adult population of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, reports said. “Being without a mask for the first time in a long time feels weird. But it’s a very good weird,” Amitai Hallgarten, 19, told Reuters.“If I need to be masked indoors to finish with this, I’ll do everything I can.”At the start of the pandemic last year, Israel required residents to wear face coverings while they were outside as long as they weren’t exercising. But now that close to 5 million...…Thanks for contacting us. We've received your submission.Israel ended its outdoor mask mandate Sunday, now that about 80 percent of its adult population of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, reports said. “Being without a mask for the first time in a long time feels weird. But it’s a very good weird,” Amitai Hallgarten, 19, told Reuters.“If I need to be masked indoors to finish with this, I’ll do everything I can.”At the start of the pandemic last year, Israel required residents to wear face coverings while they were outside as long as they weren’t exercising. But now that close to 5 million...WW…
White House considering cash payments to Central Americans to stem migration
It’s pay to stay away.The Biden administration is considering sending cash payments to Central Americans in a bid to prevent them from making the trek north as the US grapples with the worst immigration crisis seen in 20 years, .The potential cash transfer program would be targeted at residents of Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador, which account for the overwhelming majority of migrants illegally crossing the border, Roberta Jacobson, the White House’s southern border coordinator, told the outlet.“We’re looking at all of the productive options to address both the economic reasons people...…It’s pay to stay away.The Biden administration is considering sending cash payments to Central Americans in a bid to prevent them from making the trek north as the US grapples with the worst immigration crisis seen in 20 years, .The potential cash transfer program would be targeted at residents of Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador, which account for the overwhelming majority of migrants illegally crossing the border, Roberta Jacobson, the White House’s southern border coordinator, told the outlet.“We’re looking at all of the productive options to address both the economic reasons people...WW…
Nation’s first ‘vaccine passport’ coming to New York
Sign up for our to get a daily update on the coronavirus pandemic. The nation’s very first is coming to the Big Apple. The program, is an app that will allow New Yorkers to prove their vaccination status, or recent history of a negative COVID-19 test, in order to , Governor Cuomo announced in a news release Friday. “Similar to a mobile airline boarding pass, individuals will be able to either print out their pass or store it on their smartphones using the Excelsior Pass Wallet app,” the news release explains. “Each Pass will have a secure QR code, which...…Sign up for our to get a daily update on the coronavirus pandemic. The nation’s very first is coming to the Big Apple. The program, is an app that will allow New Yorkers to prove their vaccination status, or recent history of a negative COVID-19 test, in order to , Governor Cuomo announced in a news release Friday. “Similar to a mobile airline boarding pass, individuals will be able to either print out their pass or store it on their smartphones using the Excelsior Pass Wallet app,” the news release explains. “Each Pass will have a secure QR code, which...WW…
Nation’s first ‘vaccine passport’ coming to New York
Sign up for our to get a daily update on the coronavirus pandemic. The nation’s very first is coming to the Big Apple. The program, is an app that will allow New Yorkers to prove their vaccination status, or recent history of a negative COVID-19 test, in order to , Governor Cuomo announced in a news release Friday. “Similar to a mobile airline boarding pass, individuals will be able to either print out their pass or store it on their smartphones using the Excelsior Pass Wallet app,” the news release explains. “Each Pass will have a secure QR code, which...…Sign up for our to get a daily update on the coronavirus pandemic. The nation’s very first is coming to the Big Apple. The program, is an app that will allow New Yorkers to prove their vaccination status, or recent history of a negative COVID-19 test, in order to , Governor Cuomo announced in a news release Friday. “Similar to a mobile airline boarding pass, individuals will be able to either print out their pass or store it on their smartphones using the Excelsior Pass Wallet app,” the news release explains. “Each Pass will have a secure QR code, which...WW…
The pandemic could continue for seven years under current vaccination rate
Sign up for our to get a daily update on the coronavirus pandemic.It’ll be a long, seven years before the COVID-19 pandemic is over worldwide, if at its current rate, a . The media outlet, which said it built the “biggest database” of COVID-19 inoculations given across the globe, crunched the numbers and found it could take most of a decade to if distribution doesn’t ramp up for two-dose vaccines. Dr. Anthony Fauci has said 70-85 percent of the population will need the vaccine in order to achieve herd immunity and while the by the New Year in 2022, it could take countries like...…Sign up for our to get a daily update on the coronavirus pandemic.It’ll be a long, seven years before the COVID-19 pandemic is over worldwide, if at its current rate, a . The media outlet, which said it built the “biggest database” of COVID-19 inoculations given across the globe, crunched the numbers and found it could take most of a decade to if distribution doesn’t ramp up for two-dose vaccines. Dr. Anthony Fauci has said 70-85 percent of the population will need the vaccine in order to achieve herd immunity and while the by the New Year in 2022, it could take countries like...WW…
Abel and Ola Osundairo will testify against Jussie Smollett after all
Thanks for contacting us. We've received your submission.The pair had originally expressed intent to fully cooperate and...Dan Webb was picked to lead the second look at... …Thanks for contacting us. We've received your submission.The pair had originally expressed intent to fully cooperate and...Dan Webb was picked to lead the second look at... WW…