Category: High-profile cases

Lindsey Graham Announces He Has COVID-19 ‘Breakthrough’ Infection

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Monday announced he has a “breakthrough” COVID-19 infection despite being fully vaccinated against the virus. “I was just informed by the House physician I have tested positive for COVID-19 even after being vaccinated,” he said in a statement, adding that he will isolate for at least 10 days. Graham is…


DC Mayor Seen Maskless at Events Before and After Implementing New Mask Policies

Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser appeared to be celebrating at an event maskless hours before her own policy that mandates masks for citizens in the district was put into effect. One picture that was uploaded to social media shows the Democratic mayor on July 30 surrounded by a large crowd of people, none of who appear…


DC Mayor Seen Maskless at Events Before and After Implementing New Mask Rules

Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser appeared to be celebrating at an event maskless hours before her own policy that mandates masks for citizens in the district was put into effect. One picture that was uploaded to social media shows the Democratic mayor on July 30 surrounded by a large crowd of people, none of who appear…


Ravens QB Lamar Jackson Tests Positive for COVID-19 for Second Time, Will Miss Start of Training Camp

By Daniel Oyefusi From Baltimore Sun BALTIMORE—Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the start of training camp, coach John Harbaugh announced Wednesday. It’s the second time since November the 2019 league MVP has caught the virus, which sidelined him for a Week 12 road game against the Pittsburgh Steelers….


Czech Beach Volleyball Player, Cyclist Test Positive for COVID-19; Team Launches Investigation

PRAGUE—Two more members of the Czech Olympic team have tested positive for COVID-19, taking the total to six, and the country’s Olympic Committee has launched an investigation into a charter flight bringing athletes to Tokyo. The Czech Olympic Committee (COV) said on Thursday women’s beach volleyball player Marketa Nausch-Slukova and cyclist Michal Schlegel were the…


Pelosi Aide, White House Official, Sixth Texas Democrat, Test Positive for COVID-19 in Widening Fallout

The fallout from Texas Democrats flying to Washington last week is widening as an aide to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) tested positive for COVID-19. A sixth Texas House Democrat has also tested positive, along with a White House official. Drew Hammill, a spokesperson for Pelosi, told news outlets that the aide is a senior…


3 Texas House Democrats Test Positive for COVID-19 After Fleeing to DC

Three of the Texas Democrats who flew to Washington this week to stymie efforts to pass election reform legislation have tested positive for COVID-19. One member tested positive on Friday night and immediately informed colleagues, the Texas House Democrat Caucus said in a statement to news outlets. Caucus members and staff took rapid tests, which…


Fully Vaccinated UK Health Minister Tests Positive for COVID-19

Britain’s Health Secretary Sajid Javid is self-isolating after testing positive for COVID-19. In a statement posted on Twitter, Javid said he was awaiting the result of a full PCR test and had only mild symptoms. “This morning I tested positive for COVID. I’m waiting for my PCR result, but thankfully I have had my jabs…


Fury Tests Positive for COVID-19, Fight With Wilder Postponed

The trilogy fight between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder in Las Vegas this month has been called off after Fury tested positive for COVID-19, the World Boxing Council (WBC) announced on Friday. WBC heavyweight champion Fury had signed a contract in May to fight American Wilder for a third time on July 24. “Fury vs…


Luxembourg PM Leaves Hospital After Treatment for COVID-19

Luxembourg Prime Minister Xavier Bettel has left hospital after receiving treatment for COVID-19, the Luxembourg government said on Thursday. The government added Bettel would resume official duties from July 9. Bettel, 48, tested positive for COVID-19 shortly after a two-day European Union summit in Brussels at the end of June, where participants included French President…