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Covid-19: Wave Of Omicron Cases In US May Be At Turning Point, Virus Expert Says
The wave of COVID-19 cases in the United States triggered by the highly contagious Omicron variant may be at a turning point, an infectious disease expert says.
Former FDA commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb says parts of the nation may be about to pass the peak phase of the outbreak, while other regions will likely soon be hit hard.
"f you look what's happening across the East Coast right now in New York City, Washington, DC, Maryland, probably Florida as well have already peaked, maybe Delaware and Rhode Island," Gottlieb said Sunday, Jan. 9 on CBS-TV's "Face the Nation."
"You start to see t…
Cream Puff Products Recalled Due To Potential Presence Of Small Metal Fragments
A company has recalled several cream puff products due to the potential presence of small metal fragments.
Poppies International, Inc. recalled several products made from Tuesday, Dec. 7, through Friday, Dec. 10, after the issue was discovered during production, according to an announcement on Tuesday, Dec. 28.
The recalled products were available for sale from Thursday, Dec. 16, through Thursday, Dec. 23, the company reported.
The following products are included in the recall:
Delizza 120ct Cream Puffs distributed to select Costco locations in Northern California as well as Carson City …
Cupcakes Recalled Due To Possible Contamination With Metal Mesh Wire
A company is recalling packs of cupcakes because they might be contaminated with tiny fragments of metal mesh wire.
Flowers Foods, Inc. announced on Sunday, Oct. 31, that it is recalling the Tastykake multi-pack cupcakes after receiving notification from a vendor that they could be contaminated.
The recalled products were distributed in New York, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington DC and West Virginia, the company said.
No injuries have been linked to the recalled products, Flowers Foods said.
The following products are included in the recall:
Recal…
Covid-19: These States Giving Away Guns, Trucks, Pot As Incentives To Get Vaccinated
Some states are getting creative as they look to incentivize Americans to go out and get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Across the country, states are offering lottery tickets, free drinks, vacations, custom weapons, scholarships, and even marijuana as the race continues to meet President Joe Biden’s promise of getting 70 percent of adults at least partially vaccinated by Independence Day.
In Connecticut, the state’s Restaurant Association is partnering with Gov. Ned Lamont to launch its #CTDrinksOnUs campaign, where participating restaurants provide complimentary drinks to vaccinated patrons.
New …
Pilot From Hudson Valley Diverted By Fighter Jet After Flying In Restricted Airspace
A small aircraft was intercepted by a military fighter jet after it allegedly violated restricted airspace while President Joe Biden was at his Delaware home.
The Grumman AA-5 Tiger was flown from New York's Hudson Valley, in Middletown in Orange County, to Ocean City, Maryland on Saturday, May 15.
The aircraft entered restricted airspace around 1 p.m. Sunday, May 16, said a Secret Service spokesperson.
“On May 16, at approximately 1:09 p.m., a small aircraft violated the restricted airspace in Wilmington, Delaware," the spokesperson said. "Per standard protocol, U.S. military aircra…
