Vice President Harris tells UN it's time now to prepare for next pandemic
Vice President Kamala Harris is making the case before United Nations members that now is the time for global leaders to begin working on how they will respond to the next global pandemic.
Vice President Kamala Harris is making the case before United Nations members that now is the time for global leaders to begin working on how they will respond to the next global pandemic.
COVID treatment has improved, but many wish for an easy pill
While vaccines are helping to curb the pandemic, easier and better treatments are needed, especially as virus variants spread.
While vaccines are helping to curb the pandemic, easier and better treatments are needed, especially as virus variants spread.
Biden administration expanding summer food program for 34 million schoolchildren
Families of eligible children would receive $6.82 per child for each weekday — adding up to $375 for food per child over the summer months.
Families of eligible children would receive $6.82 per child for each weekday — adding up to $375 for food per child over the summer months.
Restaurants say they're having trouble hiring; employees found other jobs during pandemic
But a key ingredient to a successful comeback is having enough employees, and for many, that’s a problem. Restaurants are not only working to fill tables, they’re working to fill positions.
But a key ingredient to a successful comeback is having enough employees, and for many, that’s a problem. Restaurants are not only working to fill tables, they’re working to fill positions.
82 dead after fire of coronavirus ward of Baghdad hospital
More than 80 people have died in a catastrophic fire at a Baghdad hospital for coronavirus patients.
More than 80 people have died in a catastrophic fire at a Baghdad hospital for coronavirus patients.
Atlanta could enter phase 4 of reopening by July
It's been nearly a year since a statewide shelter in place order was lifted, a range of businesses reopened and Governor Brian Kemp decided to bar local governments from taking more restrictive action.
It's been nearly a year since a statewide shelter in place order was lifted, a range of businesses reopened and Governor Brian Kemp decided to bar local governments from taking more restrictive action.
Florida church leader, family indicted for allegedly selling bleach as fake COVID-19 cure
A family accused of selling a toxic industrial bleach as a coronavirus cure through their church has been indicted on federal charges.
A family accused of selling a toxic industrial bleach as a coronavirus cure through their church has been indicted on federal charges.
Global study suggests pregnant women who get COVID-19 have higher risk of complications, death
A large study involving hundreds of woman around the world suggests that those who get COVID-19 during pregnancy have higher risks for death, the need for intensive care, preterm birth and other complications.
A large study involving hundreds of woman around the world suggests that those who get COVID-19 during pregnancy have higher risks for death, the need for intensive care, preterm birth and other complications.
N95 masks don't have to be rationed, reused anymore in US hospitals amid plentiful supply, FDA says
Medical providers may soon return to using one medical N95 mask per patient, a practice that was suspended during the pandemic due to deadly supply shortages.
Medical providers may soon return to using one medical N95 mask per patient, a practice that was suspended during the pandemic due to deadly supply shortages.
With Olympics 3 months away, Japan issues 3rd coronavirus emergency in Tokyo, Osaka
Japan has issued a third state of emergency for Tokyo and three western prefectures to curb a surge in the coronavirus just three months ahead of the Olympics.
Japan has issued a third state of emergency for Tokyo and three western prefectures to curb a surge in the coronavirus just three months ahead of the Olympics.
Hartsfield-Jackson loses title of world's busiest to China airport
After 22 years in the top spot, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is no longer the world's busiest airport.
After 22 years in the top spot, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is no longer the world's busiest airport.
Unemployment, job growth show signs of improvement following a historic year
Georgia and the county are reporting some encouraging numbers when it comes to unemployment rates and job growth.
Georgia and the county are reporting some encouraging numbers when it comes to unemployment rates and job growth.
IRS sends another batch of $1,400 stimulus checks to 2M Americans
The IRS said Thursday that it has disbursed about 161 million payments, worth roughly $379 billion, in the span of about five weeks.
The IRS said Thursday that it has disbursed about 161 million payments, worth roughly $379 billion, in the span of about five weeks.
COVID-19 vaccine milestone: US surpasses goal of 200 million shots administered in less than 100 days
The United States passed a milestone Thursday in the Biden administration's effort to get Americans vaccinated against COVID-19: More than 200 million shots have been administered.
The United States passed a milestone Thursday in the Biden administration's effort to get Americans vaccinated against COVID-19: More than 200 million shots have been administered.
India records 314,835 new COVID-19 infections — world’s highest number of daily cases
India reported 314,835 new COVID-19 infections on Thursday, the world’s highest figure of daily cases since the pandemic began. The country is also facing dangerously low levels of oxygen and hospital bed shortages.
India reported 314,835 new COVID-19 infections on Thursday, the world’s highest figure of daily cases since the pandemic began. The country is also facing dangerously low levels of oxygen and hospital bed shortages.
Unemployment claims fall to 547,000, a new pandemic low
The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck and a further encouraging sign that layoffs are slowing on the strength of an improving job market.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck and a further encouraging sign that layoffs are slowing on the strength of an improving job market.
Survey: 1 in 4 Americans willing to quit job post-pandemic for improved lifestyle
For months, millions of people have struggled to stay afloat without work during the pandemic. Are you willing to quit your job based off the potential of a better lifestyle?
For months, millions of people have struggled to stay afloat without work during the pandemic. Are you willing to quit your job based off the potential of a better lifestyle?
Nevada teen suffers seizures, extremely rare brain clots after Johnson & Johnson vaccine
An 18-year-old woman in Nevada who suffered seizures after receiving the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine has received three brain surgeries related to blood clots, a spokesperson for her family said.
An 18-year-old woman in Nevada who suffered seizures after receiving the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine has received three brain surgeries related to blood clots, a spokesperson for her family said.
Uber shares mask enforcement tips for drivers, passengers
Uber says that it is keeping its mask policy in place to follow the federal CDC mandate requiring travelers to wear a mask.
Uber says that it is keeping its mask policy in place to follow the federal CDC mandate requiring travelers to wear a mask.
United customers can now schedule COVID-19 test, be cleared to fly through airline’s digital platform
United announced that flyers who need to pass a COVID-19 test before boarding the plane for their destination can now easily schedule a test and be cleared to fly through their digital platform.
United announced that flyers who need to pass a COVID-19 test before boarding the plane for their destination can now easily schedule a test and be cleared to fly through their digital platform.