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December 23, 2021

New York Coronavirus Cases Surge to Record High; Supreme Court to Weigh Vaccine Mandates
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Here in New York, coronavirus infections are skyrocketing ahead of the
Christmas holiday. Governor Kathy Hochul announced nearly 29,000 new
cases on Wednesday - another record daily toll and a 30% jump from the
record set earlier this week.

South Carolina Democratic Congressmember James Clyburn said Wednesday he
tested positive for coronavirus and is asymptomatic. Clyburn is the
number-three Democrat in the House, serving as majority whip. He's 81
years old and reports he's fully vaccinated and received a booster shot
in September.

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court said Wednesday it will hold an emergency
hearing on January 7 to consider challenges to President Biden's vaccine
mandates for large employers and a vaccination requirement for
healthcare workers. Supreme Court justices have previously ruled in
favor of vaccine mandates.


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