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November 20, 2023

COVID is not a concern for Americans heading into Christmas, other holidays, says survey: 'Just another virus'

A new study from KFF revealed that most Americans aren’t worried about COVID-19 spread or prevention during the holidays. Dr. Nicole Saphier weighs in on why the virus isn't concerning people.

November 20, 2023

Several Alzheimer's vaccines enter clinical trials amid breakthrough treatments' success

At least seven Alzheimer's vaccines are currently undergoing clinical trials as breakthrough treatments generate a renewed interest in curing the disease.

November 19, 2023

NYT editorial board acknowledges the harms of COVID school closures: All of this was 'predicted in real time'

'The Big Weekend Show' co-hosts react to a New York Times op-ed about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on student learning loss.

November 18, 2023

Rural hospitals struggle to maintain operations after COVID funds cease

Many rural hospitals were at risk of closing before the pandemic, and stayed open with the help of COVID-19 funds.

November 18, 2023

NY Times says school COVID closures may be ‘most damaging disruption’ to kids’ education in U.S. history

A recent New York Times editorial detailed just how damaging COVID-19 school closures were to the development of America's K-12 students.

November 17, 2023

Northern Massachusetts hospital warns over 400 patients of potential hepatitis, HIV exposure

Massachusetts' Salem Hospital reported Wednesday that approximately 450 endoscopy patients may have been exposed to hepatitis and HIV over a two-year period.

November 17, 2023

The flu is soaring in seven US states and rising in others, health officials say

Seven states are reporting spiking flu levels, particularly in the south, as well as DC and Puerto Rico, and is rising in other states as well.

November 17, 2023

Former Massachusetts state senator indicted in COVID relief fraud scheme worth over $30K

Republican former Massachusetts state Sen. Dean Tran has been indicted in connection with a scheme that netted him over $30,000 in fraudulently-obtained pandemic relief funds.

November 17, 2023

Bloomberg article questions whether it is safe to dine indoors despite COVID

The 'Outnumbered' panel discussed their take on the article that renews fears surrounding pandemic-rooted regulations. 

November 17, 2023

Chinese national indicted by federal grand jury for illegally manufacturing COVID-19 tests

Federal prosecutors in California have indicted a Chinese national who allegedly was involved in the illegal manufacture and sale of coronavirus test kits.