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Dozens of New York City teachers placed on unpaid leave for using fake coronavirus vaccine cards

Saturday, April 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) — Dozens of New York City Education Department employees are being placed on unpaid leave as of Monday for submitting fake coronavirus vaccine cards."Fewer than 100″ employees submitted the fake vaccination cards, the DOE said Friday. A union official estimated about 70... Read More.

Inside woman’s long COVID battle as US marks second anniversary of coronavirus pandemic

Friday, March 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Nicole Wahler was in her mid-20s and in the best shape of her life when she tested positive for COVID-19 in June 2020.Now, nearly two years later, Wahler, 28, said she is still suffering from the effects of the virus, which... Read More.

Olympic torch relay will include strict rules to prevent spread of coronavirus

Tuesday, March 16 by ABC News

By IVAN PEREIRA, ABC News(TOKYO) -- After a yearlong wait, thousands of runners will begin passing the Olympic torch across Japan starting next week in the lead-up to the summer games.But the traditional revelry of the torch relay... Read More.

Jeremy Lin says he was called ‘coronavirus’ on court, denounces racism against Asians

Saturday, February 27 by ABC News

By MARLENE LENTHANG, ABC News (NEW YORK) -- Basketball star Jeremy Lin said he was called "coronavirus" on the court in a social media post in which he denounced racism against Asian Americans."Being an Asian American doesn't mean we don't experience... Read More.

Miami Heat using coronavirus detecting dogs on fans

Saturday, February 13 by ABC News

BY: LEIGHTON SCHNEIDER, ABC NEWS (MIAMI) -- In Miami, man's best friend is now an added layer of defense in the fight against COVID-19. The Miami Heat have welcomed spectators back to the American Airlines Arena with reduced capacity. But to get inside, fans... Read More.

Three frontline coronavirus ‘heroes’ named honorary Super Bowl LV captains

Thursday, January 28 by ABC News

By JULIA JACOBO, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The NFL has named three frontline coronavirus "heroes" as honorary captains for Super Bowl LV.The captains, who include an educator, a nurse manager and veteran, were chosen due to their "dedication... Read More.

Denver Broncos the latest NFL team hampered by coronavirus

Friday, November 27 by ABC News

By CARMEN COX, ABC News (DENVER) -- More positive COVID-19 tests forced the Denver Broncos to cancel Friday's practice. This is the third time the Broncos have cancelled practice because of the coronavirus.NFL medical staff initially cleared the team to practice... Read More.

Series between Cardinals, Pirates postponed over coronavirus

Monday, August 10 by ABC News

By ABC News (NEW YORK) -- The three-game series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Pirates, scheduled for Monday through Wednesday in St. Louis, has been postponed due to the coronavirus, Major League Baseball officials announced Sunday.The... Read More.

Cardinals v. Brewers game postponed due to coronavirus cases

Friday, July 31 by ABC News

By MORGAN WINSOR and EMILY SHAPIRO, ABC News(MILWAUKEE) -- The St. Louis Cardinals have postponed their game against the Milwaukee Brewers Friday after two positive coronavirus tests were reported within the Cardinals organization. The league said the game has been rescheduled... Read More.

NFL, players agree to coronavirus testing protocols

Tuesday, July 21 by ABC News

By ABC NEWS(NEW YORK) -- NFL players and the players' union have been at odds about how to safely bring athletes into training camps amid the coronavirus pandemic. Now the league and its players have agreed to coronavirus testing protocols,... Read More.

Orlando Magic player tests positive for coronavirus, team official says

Wednesday, July 8 by ABC News

By ABC News(ORLANDO, Fla.) -- On the same day the Orlando Magic arrived at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex to prepare for the upcoming NBA season restart, officials said one of their players will be temporally benched by... Read More.