Go all Riley here Wednesday October 20th, 2021.

You are listening to the O'Reilly update.

Here's what's happening.

New York City declares racism to be a public health crisis.

The head of Homeland Security catches COVID.

Chicago's mayor threatens unvaccinated cops.

New studies shows Americans are badly addicted to the phones.

Those who are ahead cliches, they are taking over the world.

But first New York City's Board of Health.

Designating racism, a major health concern.

The group will make recommendations to City Hall on how to promote quote, wellness equity

in minority communities.

Supporters claim the COVID pandemic has disproportionately harmed African Americans.

This call the move yet another example of woke, politic madness.

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Meorquez.

Testing positive for COVID.

The infection confirmed by physicians just two days after he attended an event with President

Biden.

The DHS chief fully vaccinated and suffering only mild symptoms.

Like the diagnosis, COVID is fading somewhat.

Daily cases in the USA down 60% in the last four weeks.

Worst spots in the country remain Minnesota, Michigan, Hawaii.

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