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Man Who Made Threats Against Fauci, Other Feds Sentenced In Maryland Man Who Made Threats Against Fauci, Other Feds Sentenced In Maryland
Man Who Made Threats Against Fauci, Other Feds Sentenced In Maryland The man who admitted to making threats toward Dr. Anthony Fauci, his family, and other federal officials will spend years behind bars after being sentenced to federal prison time in Maryland. West Virginia resident Thomas Patrick Connally, Jr., 57, was sentenced to 37 months in prison by US District Judge Paula Xinis for making threats against a federal official, specifically for sending emails threatening to harm Fauci. Connally also admitted to threatening Dr. Francis Collins, the former Director of the NIH, Dr. Rachel Levine, the former Secretary of Health for the State of Pennsylva…

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by Zak Failla
White Plains
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COVID-19: Expect Increases In Cases Next Weeks Followed By New Fall Surge, Fauci Says COVID-19: Expect Increases In Cases Next Weeks Followed By New Fall Surge, Fauci Says
Covid-19: Expect Increases In Cases Next Weeks Followed By New Fall Surge, Fauci Says A fall COVID-19 surge is likely due to the highly transmissible "stealth Omicron" sub-variant, Dr. Anthony Fauci is now saying. "It is likely that we will see a surge in the fall," Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the chief medical advisor to the president, said in an interview with Bloomberg conducted last week. "I would think that we should expect that we are going to see some increase in cases as you get to the colder weather in the fall." The BA.2, more commonly known as “stealth Omicron," now accounts for …

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by Joe Lombardi
Nassau
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COVID-19: Omicron May Be Milder, But Variant Can Still Lead To Long-Term Symptoms, Fauci Says COVID-19: Omicron May Be Milder, But Variant Can Still Lead To Long-Term Symptoms, Fauci Says
Covid-19: Omicron May Be Milder, But Variant Can Still Lead To Long-Term Symptoms, Fauci Says Symptoms of the highly transmissible COVID-19 Omicron strain may be milder, but the variant can still lead to so-called "Long Covid," according to Dr. Anthony Fauci."Long Covid can happen no matter what virus variant occurs," Fauci told Spectrum News. "There's no evidence that there's any difference between Delta or Beta or now Omicron." Fauci,  the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the Chief Medical Advisor to the President, added that "We should always be aware that when people get symptomatic infection - anywhere from 10 to up to…

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by Joe Lombardi
Bronxville
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COVID-19: First Cases Of New Variant Identified In North America COVID-19: First Cases Of New Variant Identified In North America
Covid-19: First Cases Of New Variant Identified In North America The new strain of COVID-19 that has caused worldwide alarm the last week has been detected in North America for the first time. Two cases of the Omicron variant were confirmed in Canada. Both were in Ottawa, Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott said in a statement released Sunday evening, Nov. 28. The two infected people had traveled from Nigeria and have been isolated, Elliott said. The Omicron variant, whose name comes from the 15th letter of the Greek alphabet, is spreading fast in Europe after the first case was identified by scientists in South Africa on Tuesday, Nov. 9. In…

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by Joe Lombardi
Greenwich
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COVID-19: Guidelines For Holiday Gatherings Released By CDC COVID-19: Guidelines For Holiday Gatherings Released By CDC
Covid-19: Guidelines For Holiday Gatherings Released By CDC With Thanksgiving just days away, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) has released safety guidelines for holiday gatherings. "There are several ways to enjoy holiday traditions and protect your health," the CDC said. "Because many generations tend to gather to celebrate holidays, the best way to minimize COVID-19 risk and keep your family and friends safer is to get vaccinated if you’re eligible." Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and chief medical advisor to the president, said Sunday, Nov. 21 on CNN that "Obviou…

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by Joe Lombardi
Danbury
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COVID-19: US Sees Surge Of Cases Among Children; Here's Latest Data COVID-19: US Sees Surge Of Cases Among Children; Here's Latest Data
Covid-19: US Sees Surge Of Cases Among Children; Here's Latest Data With children back in the classroom and activities moving indoors as the calendar turns to the holiday season, the US has seen a spike in new COVID-19 cases among children that are causing concerns. According to a new report, in the past week, more than 122,000 COVID-19 cases were reported among minors, marking a 22 percent increase from approximately two weeks ago. The numbers represent the 14th straight week that child COVID-19 cases topped 100,000, despite the vaccine becoming more readily available for those between the ages of 5 and 12, though the number has dropped since peaking at 25…

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by Zak Failla
Northwest Dutchess
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COVID-19: Here's When General Public Likely Will Need To Get Boosters, Dr. Fauci Says COVID-19: Here's When General Public Likely Will Need To Get Boosters, Dr. Fauci Says
Covid-19: Here's When General Public Likely Will Need To Get Boosters, Dr. Fauci Says COVID-19 booster shots could soon be made available to all Americans. Dr. Anthony Fauci, one of the country’s foremost authorities on infectious diseases, said this week that Pfizer and Moderna boosters could be coming for all, not just certain groups that are currently eligible. Currently, Americans who are over the age of 65, those who are immunocompromised, and anyone who is frequently exposed to the virus through work is eligible for the COVID-19 booster shots six months after receiving their second dose. According to Fauci, it is expected that everyone will eventually need booster sh…

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by Zak Failla
Worcester
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COVID-19: This Is When Children Can Start Getting The Vaccine, Fauci Says COVID-19: This Is When Children Can Start Getting The Vaccine, Fauci Says
Covid-19: This Is When Children Can Start Getting The Vaccine, Fauci Says An estimated timeline for when children and teens will be able to get COVID-19 vaccinated was recently laid out by Dr. Anthony Fauci. Some of the youngest children won’t be vaccinated until 2022. On Sunday, Feb. 28, Fauci, head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said that high school students could begin receiving the vaccine in the fall. Younger children, he said, will likely have to wait until early next year. During an interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press” Fauci said that more research needs to be done to make sure the available COVID-19 vaccines are safe for…

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by Kristin Palpini
Worcester
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COVID-19: This Is When Life Will Get Back To Normal, Fauci Says COVID-19: This Is When Life Will Get Back To Normal, Fauci Says
Covid-19: This Is When Life Will Get Back To Normal, Fauci Says For as long as the COVID-19 pandemic has been present people have been asking - when will life get back to normal? On Thursday, Feb. 18, Dr. Anthony Fauci made a prediction on when Americans’ jobs and social lives may return to a semblance of pre-pandemic normalcy. In an interview on MSNBC, Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said while there are many variables that could change when normal life resumes - if America remains on its current trajectory, life should return to normal by around Christmas, that is, late December. “These are all estima…

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by Kristin Palpini
Worcester
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COVID-19: Delaying Second Vaccine Could Create 'Fast-Spreading' Virus Variants, Fauci Says COVID-19: Delaying Second Vaccine Could Create 'Fast-Spreading' Virus Variants, Fauci Says
Covid-19: Delaying Second Vaccine Could Create 'Fast-Spreading' Virus Variants, Fauci Says Skipping or delaying taking a recommended second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine could be riskier than previously thought. On Monday, Feb. 8, Dr. Anthony Fauci said that if the U.S. does not adhere to the established vaccination schedule of two doses administered weeks apart, the situation could give rise to new, fast-spreading COVID-19 virus variants. The most common COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S. are mRNA-type vaccines produced by Pfizer or Moderna. While the first dose of an mRNA vaccine provides some protection, the second dose is needed to boost immunity to its most effective level. Dosa…

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by Kristin Palpini
Hackensack
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COVID-19: With Concert Experiments Succeeding, Big Shows Could Return This Fall, Fauci Says COVID-19: With Concert Experiments Succeeding, Big Shows Could Return This Fall, Fauci Says
Covid-19: With Concert Experiments Succeeding, Big Shows Could Return This Fall, Fauci Says Successes with experimental concerts in Spain and Germany have convinced Dr. Anthony Fauci that big shows could return to the U.S. this fall -- provided Americans reach an effective level of herd immunity. “I think you can start getting back to almost full capacity of seating,” the nation's top infectious disease expert said during a virtual live event over the weekend. “What the performing arts needs to do is to do a little bit more of what the Germans are doing,” Fauci noted. A controlled experiment in Germany featuring a show by pop singer Tim Bendzko safely accommodated about 1,400 at…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Nassau
Lifestyle
COVID-19: Here's How Long To Wait For Vaccine If You've Already Had Virus, Dr. Fauci Says COVID-19: Here's How Long To Wait For Vaccine If You've Already Had Virus, Dr. Fauci Says
Covid-19: Here's How Long To Wait For Vaccine If You've Already Had Virus, Dr. Fauci Says People who have COVID-19 should definitely get the vaccine - but they should probably wait a while after recovery to take the first dose, said Dr. Anthony Fauci. People may assume that once they’ve gotten COVID-19, they can’t get it again and don’t need to get the vaccine - but that is not true, Fauci said. On Thursday, Jan. 6, during a C-Span interview, Fauci said that people should wait about 90 days after they have gotten COVID-19 to take the vaccine. Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said that people who have recovered from COVID-19 ar…

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by Kristin Palpini
Nassau
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COVID-19: 'January Is Going To Be Terrible,' Fauci Says In New Interview COVID-19: 'January Is Going To Be Terrible,' Fauci Says In New Interview
Covid-19: 'January Is Going To Be Terrible,' Fauci Says In New Interview Dr. Anthony Fauci, one of the world’s leading experts on infectious diseases, didn’t mince words when talking about the country’s future in combating COVID-19 in the New Year. “January is going to be terrible,” Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and member of the White House COVID-19 task force said in an interview with Newsweek on the same day the United States broke some more new virus-related records. Citing the 37-day holiday season between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, Fauci said that January could be the worst of the outbreak, which has…

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by Zak Failla
Litchfield
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COVID-19: High Percentage Of Those Infected With Virus Show No Symptoms, New Research Reveals COVID-19: High Percentage Of Those Infected With Virus Show No Symptoms, New Research Reveals
Covid-19: High Percentage Of Those Infected With Virus Show No Symptoms, New Research Reveals An extraordinarily high percentage of COVID-19 infected people showed no symptoms of the disease, according to new research. Up to 40 percent of infected people "seem to have no symptoms," National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Francis Collins said. "This might potentially explain why some people seem to fend off the virus and may be less susceptible to becoming severely ill," Collins wrote in a blog post.  Collins said it's "becoming apparent that our country is entering a new and troubling phase of the pandemic as SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, co…

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by Joe Lombardi
Hartford
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COVID-19: Dr. Fauci To Join Gov. Lamont During Live CT Briefing Monday Afternoon COVID-19: Dr. Fauci To Join Gov. Lamont During Live CT Briefing Monday Afternoon
Covid-19: Dr. Fauci To Join Gov. Lamont During Live CT Briefing Monday Afternoon The country’s top COVID-19 expert will be joining Gov. Ned Lamont in today’s, Monday, Aug. 3, regular pandemic briefing. Lamont said that Dr. Anthony Fauci would join him during the news briefing, which is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. Fauci is expected to talk about the effects of COVID-19 around the nation and in Connecticut. Fauci is the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious diseases and a member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force. Fauci has come under fire recently as the Trump White House has attacked the doctor’s calls for simple safety protocols that w…

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by Kristin Palpini
Nassau
Sports
COVID-19: Football 'May Not Happen This Year' Due To Virus, Fauci Says COVID-19: Football 'May Not Happen This Year' Due To Virus, Fauci Says
Covid-19: Football 'May Not Happen This Year' Due To Virus, Fauci Says Dr. Anthony Fauci, who has been at the forefront of the global battle against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, is not confident that football players will be able to hit the gridiron this year. While fans hope for, and athletes prepare for a potential 2020 pro and college football seasons, Fauci has cast his doubt that leagues will be able to safely reboot leagues this fall due to the pandemic. Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said that players would essentially have to live and train in a “bubble” and would require extensive testin…

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by Zak Failla
Litchfield
Sports
COVID-19: Sports May Not Return This Year, Fauci Says COVID-19: Sports May Not Return This Year, Fauci Says
Covid-19: Sports May Not Return This Year, Fauci Says Sports may be taking a seat on the bench for the rest of the year due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, according to one of the nation’s preeminent experts on immunology. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said this week that it’s still too soon for sports to come back, meaning that seasons for pro, collegiate and amateur teams could be shelved. All major American sports leagues have been shut down in terms of athletic competition since March because of COVID-19. The NBA, NHL, MLS, NASCAR, PGA Tour, ATP and WTA all suspe…

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by Zak Failla
Hackensack
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Turns Out Hydroxychloroquine Isn’t Miracle Drug, Experts Say Turns Out Hydroxychloroquine Isn’t Miracle Drug, Experts Say
Turns Out Hydroxychloroquine Isn’t Miracle Drug, Experts Say It turns out an anti-malarial drug hasn’t been the “game changer” as some thought it would be in fighting the coronavirus. It could even prove harmful, experts warn. Researchers have reported no benefit from using hydroxychloroquine in U.S. veterans hospitals, saying they found more deaths among those given the drug than under standard care. In addition, a panel of experts convened by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases recommended that physicians don’t use a suggested combo of hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin for the treatment of COVID-19 patients because of poten…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Nassau
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COVID-19: Dr. Anthony Fauci Bobbleheads Pop Up To Benefit American Hospital Association COVID-19: Dr. Anthony Fauci Bobbleheads Pop Up To Benefit American Hospital Association
Covid-19: Dr. Anthony Fauci Bobbleheads Pop Up To Benefit American Hospital Association Dr. Anthony Fauci is finding new ways to help the country combat the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Fauci - widely considered the nation’s top COVID-19 expert - is getting a new bobblehead from the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame, with some proceeds being donated to stock up medical supplies in hospitals. Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has become a national figurehead, often providing insight during White House Coronavirus Task Force briefings with President Donald Trump. The 7-inch bobbleheads, which will cost $25 each, plus $8…

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by Zak Failla
Mount Pleasant
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COVID-19: People Leaving NYC Metro Area Should Self-Quarantine For 14 Days, White House Says COVID-19: People Leaving NYC Metro Area Should Self-Quarantine For 14 Days, White House Says
Covid-19: People Leaving NYC Metro Area Should Self-Quarantine For 14 Days, White House Says With more than half of the nation's 44,000 cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the epicenter of the pandemic, the New York City metro area, people leaving from there are now being advised by the government to self-quarantine for 14 days wherever they go. “We remain deeply concerned about New York City and the New York metro area,” said Dr. Deborah Birx, the response coordinator for the White House coronavirus task force said at its daily news briefing on Tuesday night, March 24. “About 56 percent of all the cases in the United States are coming out of that metro area and 60 per…

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by Joe Lombardi
Hackensack
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'It's Bad': President Urges 10-People Group Limit, Says COVID-19 Restrictions Could Last Months 'It's Bad': President Urges 10-People Group Limit, Says COVID-19 Restrictions Could Last Months
'It's Bad': President Urges 10-People Group Limit, Says Covid-19 Restrictions Could Last Months President Trump, speaking with alarming concern, asked the nation on Monday to avoid gathering in groups of more than 10 and to limit discretionary travel and social visits to help stop the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. “We’d much rather be ahead of the curve than behind it, and that’s what we are,” the president said in announcing a set of guidelines aimed at slowing the virus, which has killed thousands around the world.  “It’s bad. It’s bad," Trump said, indicating for the first time that no nation -- including the U.S. -- has control of the spiraling situation. Although he s…

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by Jerry DeMarco