New COVID-19 cases in US soar to highest levels on record
More than a year after the vaccine was rolled out, new cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. have soared to their highest level on record.
More than a year after the vaccine was rolled out, new cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. have soared to their highest level on record.
Do not go to the hospital for COVID test, health officials say
Georgia's Department of Public Health is urging Georgians not to go to hospitals for COVID testing amid a surge in cases across the state.
Georgia's Department of Public Health is urging Georgians not to go to hospitals for COVID testing amid a surge in cases across the state.
Omicron surge: Georgia will send National Guard to assist hospitals, test sites as cases increase
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said he does not plan to implement measures that threaten businesses and trusts citizens to protect themselves amid an increase in COVID-19 cases.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said he does not plan to implement measures that threaten businesses and trusts citizens to protect themselves amid an increase in COVID-19 cases.
Phoenix mother dies from COVID-19 on Christmas Day, leaving behind 3 kids and fiancé
On Christmas morning, Maurice Turner lost his fiancée, 30-year-old Lareesia Wright. Turner says they both caught COVID-19 in late August, despite taking the pandemic seriously.
On Christmas morning, Maurice Turner lost his fiancée, 30-year-old Lareesia Wright. Turner says they both caught COVID-19 in late August, despite taking the pandemic seriously.
US home prices surged nearly 19% in October as market continues to boom
U.S. home prices surged again in October as the housing market continues to boom in the wake of last year’s coronavirus recession.
U.S. home prices surged again in October as the housing market continues to boom in the wake of last year’s coronavirus recession.
Doctors advise against cloth masks to prevent spread of COVID-19
Doctors are advising against wearing cloth masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Instead, wear a surgical mask or N-95.
Doctors are advising against wearing cloth masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Instead, wear a surgical mask or N-95.
Hugh Jackman has COVID; 'Music Man' shows canceled
Hugh Jackman says he tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing cold-like symptoms. As a result, Broadway's 'The Music Man' has canceled shows through Jan. 1.
Hugh Jackman says he tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing cold-like symptoms. As a result, Broadway's 'The Music Man' has canceled shows through Jan. 1.
Apple closes New York City stores to in-person shopping
The list of COVID-induced closures, cancellations, and changes continues to grow in New York City. Apple has closed its locations in the city to in-store shopping.
The list of COVID-induced closures, cancellations, and changes continues to grow in New York City. Apple has closed its locations in the city to in-store shopping.
COVID-19 tests scarce in Georgia as demand puts strain on services
As COVID cases surge the demand for COVID testing is increasing. Some people have waited in long lines for hours to get tested.
As COVID cases surge the demand for COVID testing is increasing. Some people have waited in long lines for hours to get tested.
CDC shortens COVID-19 quarantine recommendation to 5 days
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials said the guidance is in keeping with growing evidence that people with the coronavirus are most infectious in the two days before and three days after symptoms develop.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials said the guidance is in keeping with growing evidence that people with the coronavirus are most infectious in the two days before and three days after symptoms develop.
COVID-19 pandemic: Behavioral, medical experts look back on 2020, 2021 and predict 2022
U.S. health officials cannot predict how much longer the pandemic will last, but some scientists are taking a look back on how far the world has come and what’s possibly in store for the future.
U.S. health officials cannot predict how much longer the pandemic will last, but some scientists are taking a look back on how far the world has come and what’s possibly in store for the future.
NYC vaccine mandate for private employers and those 12 and older in effect
A COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all private employers is now in effect in New York City. Also, New Yorkers aged 12 and older are now required to show proof of two vaccine doses to enter most indoor venues.
A COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all private employers is now in effect in New York City. Also, New Yorkers aged 12 and older are now required to show proof of two vaccine doses to enter most indoor venues.
Federal program offers up to $9,000 cash to reimburse COVID-19 funeral costs
The federal program reimburses families up to $9,000 for funeral costs for loved ones who died of COVID-19.
The federal program reimburses families up to $9,000 for funeral costs for loved ones who died of COVID-19.
COVID-19 test giveaway: How Biden plans to distribute 500M kits for free
President Joe Biden says the federal government will buy half a billion COVID-19 rapid test kits and distribute them free of charge to people to use at home.
President Joe Biden says the federal government will buy half a billion COVID-19 rapid test kits and distribute them free of charge to people to use at home.
Flight cancellations, surging COVID-19 cases mark a somber Christmas Day
The second COVID-19 Christmas is marked by surging infections in many countries, overwhelmed hospitals, canceled flights and curbed religious observances.
The second COVID-19 Christmas is marked by surging infections in many countries, overwhelmed hospitals, canceled flights and curbed religious observances.
Trouble in the air: Sky Harbor sees over 30 canceled flights on Christmas Eve
With a little over 30 cancelled flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport on Christmas Eve, some travelers are feeling the troubles of air travel.
With a little over 30 cancelled flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport on Christmas Eve, some travelers are feeling the troubles of air travel.
Times Square New Years Eve ball drop being scaled back
With COVID cases surging in hotspot New York City, plans for New York's NYE in Times Square are being scaled back. Some local events are canceled in New York City.
With COVID cases surging in hotspot New York City, plans for New York's NYE in Times Square are being scaled back. Some local events are canceled in New York City.
Metro Atlanta restaurants close as COVID-19 cases among staff surge
The closures came during the busiest season for Atlanta area restaurants.
The closures came during the busiest season for Atlanta area restaurants.
Merck COVID-19 pill: FDA approves 2nd at-home treatment
Merck’s COVID-19 pill has been authorized by the FDA, providing another easy-to-use medication to fight the rapidly-spreading omicron variant.
Merck’s COVID-19 pill has been authorized by the FDA, providing another easy-to-use medication to fight the rapidly-spreading omicron variant.
Michigan man who defied state pandemic orders to keep diner open dies of COVID-19
John Parney said he kept the Quincy Diner open partly to pay for medical bills. The south Michigan man wasn't vaccinated when he got infected, but pledged during his illness he would, arguing "the battle, at this point, was worse than any training he endured in the military."
John Parney said he kept the Quincy Diner open partly to pay for medical bills. The south Michigan man wasn't vaccinated when he got infected, but pledged during his illness he would, arguing "the battle, at this point, was worse than any training he endured in the military."