TikTok removes MRCTV video talking about the Omicron variant: MRCTV published a clip of its show Reality Check With Brittany Hughes that criticized Omicron variant COVID-19 measures across the country. Hughes referenced high volumes of COVID-19 testing, teachers wanting to work from home to avoid the variant, and unvaccinated children being kicked out of restaurants in New York City. TikTok removed the video due to an unexplained "Community Guidelines violation." After an appeal the platform later reinstated the video.