Biden tests negative for COVID-19 after close contact with infected staffer

“On Monday morning, a mid-level staff member, who does not regularly have contact with the President, received a positive result for a COVID-19 test,” press secretary Jen Psaki said Monday.

Atlanta Mayor-elect Andre Dickens tests positive for COVID-19, reports mild symptoms

Atlanta Mayor-elect Andre Dickens said he has tested positive for COVID-19 but is only experiencing mild symptoms. Dickens said he is fully vaccinated against the virus.

Swedish company showcases microchip that can download COVID-19 passport status

A microchip technology introduced in recent years by the Stockholm-based startup, Epicenter, is being presented as a means to store one's COVID-19 vaccine passport under the skin, according to a video from the South China Post that went viral Friday.

NBA postpones 5 more games as COVID-19 pummels sports world

The NBA has called off five games for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday because of coronavirus-related concerns.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren tests positive for COVID-19

The Massachusetts Democrat announced Sunday that she has contracted a breakthrough COVID-19 infection.

NFL eases COVID-19 testing protocols for asymptomatic vaccinated players

The NFL and NFLPA have agreed on a more targeted testing protocol that will only require unvaccinated players and those experiencing possible symptoms of COVID-19 to be tested.

Court allows Biden's COVID-19 employer vaccine mandate to take effect

A federal appeals court panel has ruled that President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate for larger private employers can take effect.

Vaccine mandate: OSHA will begin issuing citations after Jan. 10

The announcement came after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth District in Cincinnati decided that President Biden's vaccine mandate for large employers could go forward.

NY single-day record for COVID cases

21,027 New Yorkers have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, the highest number since January 14.

21 heartwarming, feel-good things that happened in 2021

From small acts of kindness to awe-inspiring events, there were a lot of feel-good moments in 2021.

Study: Omicron variant is 'markedly resistant' to vaccine, booster shot

According to the study, existing antibody therapies like monoclonal antibody cocktails are largely ineffective against omicron, along with natural antibodies from previous infections.