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- October 13, 2024
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California Brings Back Mask Mandates Amid Controversial Debate

Several California counties have reintroduced mask mandates, sparking debate over their effectiveness in curbing respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19. Despite recent studies questioning the impact of masks, particularly in preventing the spread of such viruses, some areas are opting for the precautionary measure once again. In 2023, a comprehensive study led by Oxford epidemiologist Tom Jefferson, and cited by The […]

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Patrick Houck is an avid political aficionado based out of the Washington, D.C. metro area. When not analyzing the latest news, yo ...
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The Republican Standard
- July 20, 2022
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Parents React to Youngkin’s New COVID-19 Quarantine, Mask Recommendations for Schools

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Last week, Governor Youngkin and the Virginia Department of Health announced new COVID-19 quarantine guidance for early childhood education. Now, after these changes have begun to be implemented, we have reactions from parents in Virginia, with some saying they agree with the governor’s recommendation. As previously reported, the updated guidance on quarantine procedures following exposure […]

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The Republican Standard
- July 17, 2022
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Virginia changes COVID-19 Quarantine, Mask Recommendations for Schools

Governor Youngkin and the Virginia Department of Health have updated COVID-19 quarantine guidance for early childhood education. The updated guidance on quarantine procedures following exposure to COVID-19 in school, child care and camp settings outlines that quarantine is no longer routinely recommended after exposure to COVID-19 infected individuals in child care, K-12 schools, and camp […]

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The Republican Standard
- June 30, 2022
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Youngkin, Virginia Republican Congressmen Call on Defense Secretary Austin to Delay COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

Facing a July 1 national deadline for members of the military to comply with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate, Governor Glenn Youngkin and Virginia’s Republican congressmen sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin asking him to permanently delay the mandate. “[T]his directive will unnecessarily impact troop readiness, at a time when the Virginia National […]

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The Republican Standard
- June 10, 2022
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US Ending COVID Testing Requirement for International Air Travelers

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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will lift its requirement for international travelers to test negative for COVID-19 before entering the United States. The change will go into effect on Sunday at midnight, as CNN reports: The CDC is lifting the restriction that the travel industry had lobbied against for months after determining it was […]

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The Republican Standard
- May 7, 2022
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Youngkin Tells State Employees to Return to Onsite Work by July 5

Virginia’s state employees must return to on-site work by July 5 unless they have a new telework agreement approved, according to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s new telework policy. “After listening to the needs of Virginians, discussing solutions with agency heads across government, and closely monitoring the pandemic, we are excited to welcome our employees in-person this […]

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The Republican Standard
- March 25, 2022
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Virginia to abandon COVID-19 workplace safety standards following Worker Safety Board vote

Following a unanimous vote from the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry’s Worker Safety Board meeting, Virginia will remove COVID-19 workplace restrictions. Set to begin as early as this week, Gov. Glenn Youngkin applauded the board’s decision, as it reflected the executive orders he issued on his first day in office, and saying it signals […]

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The Republican Standard
- March 19, 2022
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Mom Confronts Fairfax County School Board Over Son’s Suicide

After months of unimaginable heartache, a grieving mother spoke before the Fairfax County Public School Board, blaming its COVID-19 policies for contributing to her son’s suicide. WATCH: Robert Walsh, 19, had struggled with autism throughout his life. According to his mother, Cynthia Walsh, Robert needed access to a counselor, and the virtual sessions provided by […]

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Patrick Houck is an avid political aficionado based out of the Washington, D.C. metro area. When not analyzing the latest news, yo ...
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The Republican Standard
- March 4, 2022
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Internal Memo: Dems Should ‘Take Credit’ for Ending COVID

You won’t believe what’s in this crazy memo from Biden’s polling firm. Impact Research is one of the top left-leaning strategy and polling firms in D.C. They recently crafted a memo to Democrats about the current state of COVID politics. The memo was originally published on PunchBowl.news. Full memo published below! Right from the get-go this […]

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The Republican Standard
- February 17, 2022
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WATCH: Youngkin Speaks Out After Ending Mask Mandates

Mask mandates are over in Virginia! Shortly after Senate Bill 739 passed the General Assembly, Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed SB 739 into law, reaffirming his commitment to restoring parental rights. Parents can finally decide whether or not to mask their children. According to the law, public schools have no later than March 1 to comply. […]

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