More than 120K US kids had primary caregivers die during pandemic
The number of U.S. children orphaned during the COVID-19 pandemic may be larger than previously estimated, a new study suggests.
The number of U.S. children orphaned during the COVID-19 pandemic may be larger than previously estimated, a new study suggests.
Cobb County School Board to discuss parent's COVID-19 lawsuit during closed-door meeting
A group of parents has sued the Cobb County School District over its COVID-19 policy. They claim the school board has not done enough to protect their medically vulnerable children.
A group of parents has sued the Cobb County School District over its COVID-19 policy. They claim the school board has not done enough to protect their medically vulnerable children.
Diaper shortage hits US amid COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain issues
The National Diaper Bank Network said the country has a diaper shortage with nearly 33% of American families in need of the baby item.
The National Diaper Bank Network said the country has a diaper shortage with nearly 33% of American families in need of the baby item.
US considering releasing emergency oil reserves to lower gas prices, Granholm says
US gas prices surged to $3.21 per gallon this week, marking the highest cost in seven years.
US gas prices surged to $3.21 per gallon this week, marking the highest cost in seven years.
Toymakers rush to stock shelves before holidays amid supply chain delays
Toy companies are racing to get their toys onto store shelves ahead of the holidays as they face a severe supply-network crunch.
Toy companies are racing to get their toys onto store shelves ahead of the holidays as they face a severe supply-network crunch.
‘Bridgerton’ hair, makeup artist Marc Pilcher dies of COVID-19
Marc Pilcher was fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and had no underlying health conditions.
Marc Pilcher was fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and had no underlying health conditions.
UW Medicine to deny organ transplants to unvaccinated patients
If you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19, you may have a hard time getting a transplant in western Washington.
If you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19, you may have a hard time getting a transplant in western Washington.
US to increase at-home COVID-19 rapid test availability
The White House says the supply boost is the result of a new $1 billion federal investment, on top of the $2 billion committed to increasing the availability of the convenient diagnostic tests in September.
The White House says the supply boost is the result of a new $1 billion federal investment, on top of the $2 billion committed to increasing the availability of the convenient diagnostic tests in September.
US seeks to prevent public housing evictions with new HUD rule
Public housing tenants cannot be evicted for nonpayment without 30 days' notice and information about federal emergency rental assistance under a new HUD rule.
Public housing tenants cannot be evicted for nonpayment without 30 days' notice and information about federal emergency rental assistance under a new HUD rule.
Henry Ford Health says 400 of its workers quit after refusing COVID-19 vaccine
That amounts to about 1% of the hospital chain's workforce, the company said Tuesday.
That amounts to about 1% of the hospital chain's workforce, the company said Tuesday.
Texas man gets 15 months for posting hoax about COVID-19 patient licking groceries
A San Antonio man falsely claimed on social media that he had paid a person infected with COVID-19 to lick items at a grocery store, authorities said.
A San Antonio man falsely claimed on social media that he had paid a person infected with COVID-19 to lick items at a grocery store, authorities said.
Powder Springs offering employees $500 to get vaccinated
One small Georgia city is offering a big incentive to employees to get vaccinated. Powder Springs will give employees $500 dollars if they roll up their sleeves for the COVID vaccine.
One small Georgia city is offering a big incentive to employees to get vaccinated. Powder Springs will give employees $500 dollars if they roll up their sleeves for the COVID vaccine.
Kaiser Permanente suspends 2,200 of its employees nationwide over vaccine mandate
Kaiser Permanente has placed more than 2,200 of its employees nationwide, who have refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19, on unpaid administrative leave.
Kaiser Permanente has placed more than 2,200 of its employees nationwide, who have refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19, on unpaid administrative leave.
With boosters in high demand, doctor suggests blood test before getting a third shot
As Americans schedule their COVID-19 booster shots, one Georgia doctor is recommending his patients get a blood test before their third dose.
As Americans schedule their COVID-19 booster shots, one Georgia doctor is recommending his patients get a blood test before their third dose.
Board votes to raise pay of Gwinnett County public safety employees
Some Gwinnett County employees will soon see a four-percent increase in pay.
Some Gwinnett County employees will soon see a four-percent increase in pay.
Australia banning foreign tourists until at least 2022
Australia's prime minister says foreign tourists won’t be welcomed back until at least next year.
Australia's prime minister says foreign tourists won’t be welcomed back until at least next year.
AstraZeneca asks FDA to authorize antibody treatment to prevent COVID-19
AstraZeneca said the treatment would be the first long-acting antibody combination to receive an emergency use authorization for COVID-19 prevention.
AstraZeneca said the treatment would be the first long-acting antibody combination to receive an emergency use authorization for COVID-19 prevention.
At-home COVID-19 test: FDA approves rapid, 30-minute antigen swab kit
The over-the-counter rapid COVID-19 test takes up to 30 minutes to show results.
The over-the-counter rapid COVID-19 test takes up to 30 minutes to show results.
Pentagon says all civilian workers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
New Defense Department guidance says all civilian workers must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by Nov. 22.
New Defense Department guidance says all civilian workers must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by Nov. 22.
Southwest Airlines requiring all employees to get COVID-19 vaccine
Southwest Airlines said its employees must get vaccinated for COVID-19 by Dec. 8, 2021.
Southwest Airlines said its employees must get vaccinated for COVID-19 by Dec. 8, 2021.