Johns Hopkins study shows lockdowns only reduced COVID-19 death rate by .2%
Lockdowns during the first COVID-19 wave in the spring of 2020 only reduced COVID-19 mortality by .2% in the U.S. and Europe, according to a Johns Hopkins University meta-analysis of several studies.
Lockdowns during the first COVID-19 wave in the spring of 2020 only reduced COVID-19 mortality by .2% in the U.S. and Europe, according to a Johns Hopkins University meta-analysis of several studies.
COVID-19 vaccines: will we need more boosters or a new shot?
COVID-19 vaccines have saved an unknown number of lives but will it be necessary for us to get boosters every few months? What about a new formula or a new shot entirely? This is the next debate on COVID-19 vaccines.
COVID-19 vaccines have saved an unknown number of lives but will it be necessary for us to get boosters every few months? What about a new formula or a new shot entirely? This is the next debate on COVID-19 vaccines.
Employees fired for not getting a COVID-19 vaccine to be compensated financially if Arizona bill becomes law
A measure aiming to protect workers fired from their jobs for not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine cleared its first hurdle in the Arizona House on Feb. 1.
A measure aiming to protect workers fired from their jobs for not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine cleared its first hurdle in the Arizona House on Feb. 1.
2022 Winter Olympics: US bobsledder tests positive for COVID-19
U.S. Olympic bobsledder Josh Williamson has tested positive for COVID-19 and won't fly with his teammates to China, though he remains hopeful of getting there in time for the Beijing Games.
U.S. Olympic bobsledder Josh Williamson has tested positive for COVID-19 and won't fly with his teammates to China, though he remains hopeful of getting there in time for the Beijing Games.
Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau tests positive for COVID-19
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tested positive for COVID-19 but said he's feeling fine and will continue working remotely.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tested positive for COVID-19 but said he's feeling fine and will continue working remotely.
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine gets full FDA approval
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine called “Spikevax” has been given full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine called “Spikevax” has been given full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Joe Rogan pledges to ‘try harder’ amid Spotify protests over COVID-19 misinformation
Joe Rogan responded to backlash and Neil Young’s music boycott over his Spotify-exclusive podcast, saying he was only seeking to have conversations with people who have “differing opinions.”
Joe Rogan responded to backlash and Neil Young’s music boycott over his Spotify-exclusive podcast, saying he was only seeking to have conversations with people who have “differing opinions.”
T-mobile vaccine mandate: Office employees must comply by April
T-mobile is the latest high-profile company to keep a vaccine mandate after the Supreme Court rejected Biden’s plan earlier this month.
T-mobile is the latest high-profile company to keep a vaccine mandate after the Supreme Court rejected Biden’s plan earlier this month.
USPS worker helps save woman’s life after seeing mail pileup
U.S. Postal Service employee Kayla Berridge noticed her customer’s mail was piling up. Officers later found the elderly woman trapped inside her home for at least three days.
U.S. Postal Service employee Kayla Berridge noticed her customer’s mail was piling up. Officers later found the elderly woman trapped inside her home for at least three days.
Joni Mitchell joining Neil Young in protest over Spotify
Joni Mitchell said Friday she is seeking to remove all of her music from Spotify in solidarity with Neil Young, who ignited a protest against the streaming service for airing a podcast that featured a figure who has spread misinformation about the coronavirus.
Joni Mitchell said Friday she is seeking to remove all of her music from Spotify in solidarity with Neil Young, who ignited a protest against the streaming service for airing a podcast that featured a figure who has spread misinformation about the coronavirus.
Companies allow people to opt-out of Valentine’s Day emails
As interest in celebrating Valentine’s Day gradually declines, companies are giving consumers a chance to opt-out of those marketing emails that seem to bombard your inbox any time a holiday approaches.
As interest in celebrating Valentine’s Day gradually declines, companies are giving consumers a chance to opt-out of those marketing emails that seem to bombard your inbox any time a holiday approaches.
Kid Rock threatens to cancel shows at venues with COVID-19 vaccine, mask mandates
Kid Rock made the announcement Thursday ahead of tickets going on sale for his 26-show “Bad Reputation” tour.
Kid Rock made the announcement Thursday ahead of tickets going on sale for his 26-show “Bad Reputation” tour.
N95 masks: How often can they be reused?
How many times can I reuse my N95 mask? Here's what you need to know.
How many times can I reuse my N95 mask? Here's what you need to know.
US economy showed 5.7% growth last year, rebounding from 2020 recession
The American economy bounced back last year with resilience from 2020′s brief but devastating coronavirus recession.
The American economy bounced back last year with resilience from 2020′s brief but devastating coronavirus recession.
WHO staffers complaint, email alleges racism and abuse by top director in Asia
The top director of the World Health Organization in the Western Pacific is accused of racist, unethical and abusive behavior.
The top director of the World Health Organization in the Western Pacific is accused of racist, unethical and abusive behavior.
Fake vax cards at Bills game leads to couple's arrest
A New York couple have been charged with a felony for allegedly using falsified vaccination cards at the Buffalo Bills playoff game against the New England Patriots.
A New York couple have been charged with a felony for allegedly using falsified vaccination cards at the Buffalo Bills playoff game against the New England Patriots.
Unemployment claims drop for the first time in a month
The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims fell by 30,000 to 260,000 last week, slightly less than the 265,000 analysts were expecting.
The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims fell by 30,000 to 260,000 last week, slightly less than the 265,000 analysts were expecting.
Denmark ends most virus restrictions, ready to 'welcome the life we knew before'
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that while the omicron variant is surging in Denmark, it is not placing a heavy burden on the health system and the country has a high vaccination rate. "As of Feb. 1, Denmark will be open."
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that while the omicron variant is surging in Denmark, it is not placing a heavy burden on the health system and the country has a high vaccination rate. "As of Feb. 1, Denmark will be open."
Hospital patient who refused COVID-19 vaccine denied heart transplant
A Boston hospital is defending itself after a man’s family claimed he was denied a new heart for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
A Boston hospital is defending itself after a man’s family claimed he was denied a new heart for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
How Fed interest rate hikes could impact mortgages, car loans, card rates
Will mortgage rates go up? How about car loans? Credit cards? How about those nearly invisible rates on bank CDs — any chance of getting a few dollars more?
Will mortgage rates go up? How about car loans? Credit cards? How about those nearly invisible rates on bank CDs — any chance of getting a few dollars more?