CDC encourages N95, KN95 masks to stop COVID-19 spread amid omicron surge
N95 or KN95 masks are being recommended by the CDC over cloth masks to ward off the omicron variant. Here are the benefits and when you should wear one.
N95 or KN95 masks are being recommended by the CDC over cloth masks to ward off the omicron variant. Here are the benefits and when you should wear one.
Supreme Court rejects request to block federal air travel mask mandate
The TSA coronavirus mask mandate is in place until at least March 18, 2022.
The TSA coronavirus mask mandate is in place until at least March 18, 2022.
Mother's tragic tale: Husband dies of COVID-19, their son dies by suicide due to guilt
Stephanie Reyes was well aware her son was depressed. She tried repeatedly to get him into counseling, but she says everyone she turned to was booked months in advance.
Stephanie Reyes was well aware her son was depressed. She tried repeatedly to get him into counseling, but she says everyone she turned to was booked months in advance.
Hong Kong to kill 2,000 animals after pet store hamsters, employee test positive for COVID-19
Hong Kong authorities say they will kill 2,000 animals after several tested positive for COVID-19.
Hong Kong authorities say they will kill 2,000 animals after several tested positive for COVID-19.
Doctor accused of spreading COVID-19 misinformation sues Houston Methodist
A Houston doctor accused of spreading "dangerous misinformation" related to COVID-19 has slapped Houston Methodist Hospital with a lawsuit.
A Houston doctor accused of spreading "dangerous misinformation" related to COVID-19 has slapped Houston Methodist Hospital with a lawsuit.
Minnesota man battling COVID-19 moved to Texas hospital after lawsuit over ventilator
A Buffalo, Minnesota man suffering from a devastating case of COVID-19 is in Texas where his family is hoping and praying doctors there can save his life.
A Buffalo, Minnesota man suffering from a devastating case of COVID-19 is in Texas where his family is hoping and praying doctors there can save his life.
Study: Wearing a mask makes you more attractive
A recent study found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, wearing a mask actually increases your attractiveness.
A recent study found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, wearing a mask actually increases your attractiveness.
Parents lose thousands after annual school trip canceled due to vaccine mandate
Local school officials say parents are losing hundreds of dollars for a school trip that won't be happening.
Local school officials say parents are losing hundreds of dollars for a school trip that won't be happening.
As omicron cases surge, so do breakthrough infections
A fully vaccinated East Atlanta man recently contracted a breakthrough infection, likely caused by the highly contagious omicron variant.
A fully vaccinated East Atlanta man recently contracted a breakthrough infection, likely caused by the highly contagious omicron variant.
Monthly child tax credit to stop this weekend: What families should know
Millions of families who received a monthly payment from the IRS through the expanded child tax credit are facing their first month since July without cash from the federal program, even as inflation soars to the highest level in a generation.
Millions of families who received a monthly payment from the IRS through the expanded child tax credit are facing their first month since July without cash from the federal program, even as inflation soars to the highest level in a generation.
CDC encourages more Americans to consider N95, KN95 face masks
U.S. health officials on Friday encouraged more Americans to wear the kind of N95 or KN95 masks used by healthcare workers to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
U.S. health officials on Friday encouraged more Americans to wear the kind of N95 or KN95 masks used by healthcare workers to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Teacher shortages: School districts ask staff members, others to fill in as substitutes
U.S. school districts are asking staff members and others to fill in as substitute teachers to keep classrooms running because of staffing shortages amid the pandemic.
U.S. school districts are asking staff members and others to fill in as substitute teachers to keep classrooms running because of staffing shortages amid the pandemic.
270 medical experts write open letter to Spotify calling out Joe Rogan’s ‘harmful’ COVID-19 misinformation
A cohort of medical experts have written an open letter to Spotify urging the platform to take action against Joe Rogan for spreading COVID-19 misinformation.
A cohort of medical experts have written an open letter to Spotify urging the platform to take action against Joe Rogan for spreading COVID-19 misinformation.
Biden urges employers to 'do the right thing' after Supreme Court blocks vaccine mandate
President Biden appealed to U.S. companies “to do the right thing to protect Americans’ health and economy” after the Supreme Court blocked the vaccine mandate.
President Biden appealed to U.S. companies “to do the right thing to protect Americans’ health and economy” after the Supreme Court blocked the vaccine mandate.
Pandemic worsens home care shortage, leaving many seniors in limbo
The pandemic has exacerbated a long-running shortage of home health aids, leaving many older Americans struggling to find assistance. One Georgia home health agency owner says she is having to turn away dozens of new clients because there is no one to cover their shifts.
The pandemic has exacerbated a long-running shortage of home health aids, leaving many older Americans struggling to find assistance. One Georgia home health agency owner says she is having to turn away dozens of new clients because there is no one to cover their shifts.
Cannabis compounds prevent coronavirus from entering human cells: Oregon State University study
According to a study from researchers at OSU, cannabis compounds show the ability to prevent the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 from entering human cells.
According to a study from researchers at OSU, cannabis compounds show the ability to prevent the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 from entering human cells.
Army has relieved six active-duty leaders, including two battalion commanders, for refusing vaccine
But the service so far has not involuntarily discharged any soldiers solely for refusing the vaccine
But the service so far has not involuntarily discharged any soldiers solely for refusing the vaccine
US Army offering $50K bonuses to recruits amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. Army, for the first time, is offering a maximum enlistment bonus of $50,000 to highly skilled recruits who sign up for six years.
The U.S. Army, for the first time, is offering a maximum enlistment bonus of $50,000 to highly skilled recruits who sign up for six years.
As COVID-19 cases surge, CDC says it will update its mask guidance
If you have been wearing the same cloth masks for months, Kaiser Permanente Georgia physician and epidemiologist Dr. Felipe Lobelo says now is a good time to switch to a higher-filtration one, like an N95 respirator.
If you have been wearing the same cloth masks for months, Kaiser Permanente Georgia physician and epidemiologist Dr. Felipe Lobelo says now is a good time to switch to a higher-filtration one, like an N95 respirator.
CDC director on face-covering guidance: ‘Any mask is better than no mask’
The CDC is still mulling over whether to recommend higher quality face masks amid the recent surge in COVID-19 cases from the highly contagious omicron variant.
The CDC is still mulling over whether to recommend higher quality face masks amid the recent surge in COVID-19 cases from the highly contagious omicron variant.