Eric Clapton cancels shows after testing positive for COVID
Eric Clapton, a critic of coronavirus vaccines and pandemic restrictions, has tested positive for COVID-19 and canceled two upcoming European gigs.
Eric Clapton, a critic of coronavirus vaccines and pandemic restrictions, has tested positive for COVID-19 and canceled two upcoming European gigs.
4 Air Force cadets may not graduate due to vaccine refusal
It's the only military academy, so far, where cadets may not graduate for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.
It's the only military academy, so far, where cadets may not graduate for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.
Volunteers needed for return of Call For Action
We have great news for you. After a two-year hiatus, Call For Action makes its return! We’ve missed them so much. You’ve missed them so much. Our volunteers have missed you.
We have great news for you. After a two-year hiatus, Call For Action makes its return! We’ve missed them so much. You’ve missed them so much. Our volunteers have missed you.
COVID-19 lockdowns in China cause global shortage of ‘contrast material’ used for medical imaging
Contrast materials are used to improve the quality of medical images which helps doctors distinguish normal from abnormal conditions in a patient’s body.
Contrast materials are used to improve the quality of medical images which helps doctors distinguish normal from abnormal conditions in a patient’s body.
Baby formula shortage has parents on the hunt for product
For now, pediatricians and health workers are urging parents who can’t find formula to contact food banks or doctor’s offices.
For now, pediatricians and health workers are urging parents who can’t find formula to contact food banks or doctor’s offices.
Here's how much more you'll be paying for food in 2022, according to USDA estimates
The USDA’s Food Price Outlook estimates that prices at the grocery store will increase by 5%-6% in 2022. Overall, food prices were 8.8% higher in March 2022, compared to a year prior.
The USDA’s Food Price Outlook estimates that prices at the grocery store will increase by 5%-6% in 2022. Overall, food prices were 8.8% higher in March 2022, compared to a year prior.
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul tests positive for COVID-19
Hochul said she is asymptomatic and will be working remotely for the upcoming week.
Hochul said she is asymptomatic and will be working remotely for the upcoming week.
Nearly 15M deaths associated with COVID-19, World Health Organization says
Scientists estimate there were between 13.3 million and 16.6 million deaths that were either caused directly by the coronavirus or were somehow attributed to the pandemic’s impact on health systems.
Scientists estimate there were between 13.3 million and 16.6 million deaths that were either caused directly by the coronavirus or were somehow attributed to the pandemic’s impact on health systems.
Is that cough or sneeze allergies, COVID-19 or the flu? An ER doctor shares tips
You're coughing and sneezing. Do you have spring allergies, or could you have a COVID-19 infection? The American College of Emergency Physicians says several simple questions can help you solve the mystery behind your sniffles.
You're coughing and sneezing. Do you have spring allergies, or could you have a COVID-19 infection? The American College of Emergency Physicians says several simple questions can help you solve the mystery behind your sniffles.
Blinken tests positive for COVID-19, State Department says
The State Department says Secretary of State Antony Blinken has tested positive for COVID-19 after attending the White House Correspondents' Dinner and related events over the weekend.
The State Department says Secretary of State Antony Blinken has tested positive for COVID-19 after attending the White House Correspondents' Dinner and related events over the weekend.
CDC restates transportation mask recommendation
U.S. health officials are restating their recommendation that Americans wear masks on planes, trains and buses, despite a court ruling last month that struck down a national mask mandate on public transportation.
U.S. health officials are restating their recommendation that Americans wear masks on planes, trains and buses, despite a court ruling last month that struck down a national mask mandate on public transportation.
COVID-19 Omicron sub-variants dodge immunity from past infection, South African study finds
South Africa's health minister says it is likely the country has entered a new wave of COVID-19 earlier than expected as new infections and hospitalizations have risen rapidly over the past two weeks.
South Africa's health minister says it is likely the country has entered a new wave of COVID-19 earlier than expected as new infections and hospitalizations have risen rapidly over the past two weeks.
White House pushes COVID-19 antiviral, amid reports of rare 'rebound' symptoms
The White House is pushing paxlovid, a highly effective antiviral to treat higher-risk COVID-19 patients.
The White House is pushing paxlovid, a highly effective antiviral to treat higher-risk COVID-19 patients.
Dr. Fauci says the ‘US is out of the pandemic phase’
Dr. Anthony Fauci said COVID-19 infections and deaths are at a lower level in the U.S., but people should still get 'intermittently' vaccinated.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said COVID-19 infections and deaths are at a lower level in the U.S., but people should still get 'intermittently' vaccinated.
Bartow County boy helps custodians by using lunchtime to clean
When it's time for lunch, you won't find Gabriel Saavedra sitting and eating with his friends. The fifth-grader started using his lunch period to help the school custodians clean the lunchroom because he saw how hard they were working.
When it's time for lunch, you won't find Gabriel Saavedra sitting and eating with his friends. The fifth-grader started using his lunch period to help the school custodians clean the lunchroom because he saw how hard they were working.
3 out of 4 US kids have had COVID-19, CDC researchers estimate
Government researchers say three out of every four U.S. children have been infected with the coronavirus.
Government researchers say three out of every four U.S. children have been infected with the coronavirus.
Paxlovid: Biden administration expands availability of COVID antiviral pill
The Biden administration is stepping up its efforts to make Paxlovid, an COVID-19 antiviral treatment, available to anyone who needs it.
The Biden administration is stepping up its efforts to make Paxlovid, an COVID-19 antiviral treatment, available to anyone who needs it.
Beijing enforces lockdowns, expands COVID-19 mass testing amid outbreak
Residents lined up for throat swabs across Beijing as mass testing was expanded to 11 city districts. Beijing has a total of 92 virus cases since an outbreak was discovered five days ago.
Residents lined up for throat swabs across Beijing as mass testing was expanded to 11 city districts. Beijing has a total of 92 virus cases since an outbreak was discovered five days ago.
Metro Atlanta teen finds sweet success with chocolate-covered berries
Tate Fisher started making chocolate-covered strawberries as a snack he prepared for his family, but to raise money for his eventual car, he started selling them. The business went wild and even got the eye of local caterer
Tate Fisher started making chocolate-covered strawberries as a snack he prepared for his family, but to raise money for his eventual car, he started selling them. The business went wild and even got the eye of local caterer
COVID-19 was 3rd leading cause of death in US in 2021, CDC reports
The CDC report examined death rates in the United States for 2021. For the second year, COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death, after heart disease and cancer.
The CDC report examined death rates in the United States for 2021. For the second year, COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death, after heart disease and cancer.