Should vaccinated people wear masks again with COVID-19 cases rising?
With COVID-19 cases rising, should fully vaccinated people mask up? It depends on the situation, but some experts say it’s a reasonable precaution.
With COVID-19 cases rising, should fully vaccinated people mask up? It depends on the situation, but some experts say it’s a reasonable precaution.
Free money for all? Mayors hope local tests bring big change
In experiments across the country, dozens of cities and counties are giving some low-income residents a guaranteed income of $500 to $1,000 each month to do with as they please, and tracking what happens.
In experiments across the country, dozens of cities and counties are giving some low-income residents a guaranteed income of $500 to $1,000 each month to do with as they please, and tracking what happens.
Vaccinated California couple, ages 72 and 74, test positive for COVID-19
FOX 11's Phil Shuman caught up with an elderly vaccinated couple from the San Fernando Valley that caught the virus.
FOX 11's Phil Shuman caught up with an elderly vaccinated couple from the San Fernando Valley that caught the virus.
DeSantis says there will be no mask mandates in Florida schools
"There's been talk about potentially people advocating at the federal level imposing compulsory masks on kids. We're not doing that in Florida, OK?" DeSantis said. "We need our kids to breathe."
"There's been talk about potentially people advocating at the federal level imposing compulsory masks on kids. We're not doing that in Florida, OK?" DeSantis said. "We need our kids to breathe."
CDC director: Hospitals ‘reaching capacity in some areas’ as COVID-19 cases rise
The director of the CDC on Thursday said the U.S. is at another “pivotal moment” in the COVID-19 pandemic, warning that rising cases in some areas is pushing local hospitals to the brink once again.
The director of the CDC on Thursday said the U.S. is at another “pivotal moment” in the COVID-19 pandemic, warning that rising cases in some areas is pushing local hospitals to the brink once again.
NFL teams may have to forfeit game, take loss if COVID-19 outbreak occurs
If a coronavirus outbreak occurs among unvaccinated players or staff during the 2021 season, it could result in a forfeit and loss if the game cannot be rescheduled, the NFL announced Thursday.
If a coronavirus outbreak occurs among unvaccinated players or staff during the 2021 season, it could result in a forfeit and loss if the game cannot be rescheduled, the NFL announced Thursday.
Death rates surge in Southeast Asia as COVID-19 spreads
A record number of new cases being reported in countries across the region have left health care systems struggling and governments scrambling to implement new restrictions to try to slow the spread.
A record number of new cases being reported in countries across the region have left health care systems struggling and governments scrambling to implement new restrictions to try to slow the spread.
COVID-19 breakthrough cases: What are they?
What is a COVID-19 vaccine “breakthrough” case? The Associated Press explains.
What is a COVID-19 vaccine “breakthrough” case? The Associated Press explains.
IRS stimulus checks: Petition for additional $2,000 monthly payments nears 3 million
A Change.org petition calling on Congress to send additional $2,000 monthly economic stimulus checks to U.S. families is nearing its goal of three million signatures.
A Change.org petition calling on Congress to send additional $2,000 monthly economic stimulus checks to U.S. families is nearing its goal of three million signatures.
CDC: 'No intention of changing' mask guidance 'at this time'
The CDC has “no intention” of changing its masking guidance, even as unvaccinated Americans drive a new surge of COVID-19.
The CDC has “no intention” of changing its masking guidance, even as unvaccinated Americans drive a new surge of COVID-19.
China rejects WHO's terms for further study of COVID-19 origins
A senior Chinese health official said he was “taken aback" that the WHO plan includes further investigation of the COVID-19 lab leak theory.
A senior Chinese health official said he was “taken aback" that the WHO plan includes further investigation of the COVID-19 lab leak theory.
Tokyo new COVID-19 cases near 2,000 a day before Olympics open
A day before the Olympics open, Tokyo hit another six-month high in new COVID-19 cases. Fans are banned from venues as worries grow of a worsening surge.
A day before the Olympics open, Tokyo hit another six-month high in new COVID-19 cases. Fans are banned from venues as worries grow of a worsening surge.
CDC to discuss possible COVID-19 booster shots for immunocompromised
A group of CDC experts is looking into possibly offering a COVID-19 booster shot for immunocompromised people after a recent warning saying that the two previous shots might not have given the group much protection from the virus.
A group of CDC experts is looking into possibly offering a COVID-19 booster shot for immunocompromised people after a recent warning saying that the two previous shots might not have given the group much protection from the virus.
'She was my rock': Arizona family loses mother of 4, grandmother to 10 after battle with COVID-19
A 47-year-old wife, mother and grandmother died from COVID-19 complications in Arizona on July 13. She and her husband both got the virus, but her health took a turn for the worst soon after.
A 47-year-old wife, mother and grandmother died from COVID-19 complications in Arizona on July 13. She and her husband both got the virus, but her health took a turn for the worst soon after.
Unvaccinated staff linked to increased nursing home COVID-19 cases, deaths
Lagging vaccination rates among nursing home staff are being linked to a national increase in COVID-19 infections and deaths at senior facilities.
Lagging vaccination rates among nursing home staff are being linked to a national increase in COVID-19 infections and deaths at senior facilities.
Census Bureau says COVID-19 pandemic hit Black households harder than White
Black Americans have been disproportionally affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Census Bureau.
Black Americans have been disproportionally affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Census Bureau.
Former surgeon general: CDC should fix ‘premature, misinterpreted’ mask guidance
Former Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams, who once advised against mask-wearing, is now asking the CDC to change its guidance to recommend mask-wearing among both unvaccinated and vaccinated Americans.
Former Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams, who once advised against mask-wearing, is now asking the CDC to change its guidance to recommend mask-wearing among both unvaccinated and vaccinated Americans.
CDC: Over 40% of COVID-19-related hospitalizations are patients 18-49
The CDC said that more than 40% of hospitalizations related to COVID-19 are made up of mostly 18 to 40-year-olds, and the numbers are increasing compared to those who are 65 and older.
The CDC said that more than 40% of hospitalizations related to COVID-19 are made up of mostly 18 to 40-year-olds, and the numbers are increasing compared to those who are 65 and older.
Doctors are seeing rise in RSV and other respiratory viruses in young children
Since May, Georgia doctors have been reporting a jump in the number of children diagnosed with RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, and other respiratory illnesses that typically peak in the winter months.
Since May, Georgia doctors have been reporting a jump in the number of children diagnosed with RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, and other respiratory illnesses that typically peak in the winter months.
Louisiana residents took $1M in COVID funds from California
More than 100 false claims to California’s Employment Development Department netted $1 million for eight people, and five of them also got more than $60,000 that they weren’t due from the Louisiana Workforce Commission, officials said.
More than 100 false claims to California’s Employment Development Department netted $1 million for eight people, and five of them also got more than $60,000 that they weren’t due from the Louisiana Workforce Commission, officials said.