Chicago teacher quarantines in plane’s bathroom for 4 hours after testing positive for COVID-19
A woman who flew to Iceland last week said she quarantined in a bathroom for four hours after finding out, mid-flight, that she had COVID-19, according to reports.
A woman who flew to Iceland last week said she quarantined in a bathroom for four hours after finding out, mid-flight, that she had COVID-19, according to reports.
COVID-19 leaves US children hospitalized in near-record numbers
During the week of Dec. 21-27, an average of 334 children with the coronavirus were admitted per day to hospitals, a 58% increase from the week before.
During the week of Dec. 21-27, an average of 334 children with the coronavirus were admitted per day to hospitals, a 58% increase from the week before.
University of Miami to start next semester remotely amid COVID surge
The University of Miami will start the spring semester with remote-only classes amid surging cases of COVID-19 in South Florida, school officials said.
The University of Miami will start the spring semester with remote-only classes amid surging cases of COVID-19 in South Florida, school officials said.
San Francisco to require boosters for law enforcement, workers in high-risk settings
The health order now includes booster requirements for people who work in higher-risk settings, including adult care facilities, adult day programs, dental offices, home health care workers and pharmacists, as well as workers who visit such settings, like police officers, paramedics, emergency medical technicians and lawyers whose clients are in jails.
The health order now includes booster requirements for people who work in higher-risk settings, including adult care facilities, adult day programs, dental offices, home health care workers and pharmacists, as well as workers who visit such settings, like police officers, paramedics, emergency medical technicians and lawyers whose clients are in jails.
J&J COVID-19 booster found to cut omicron hospitalizations in South African study
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 booster shot was found to reduce the risk of omicron-related hospitalization by about 85%, according to a South African clinical trial.
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 booster shot was found to reduce the risk of omicron-related hospitalization by about 85%, according to a South African clinical trial.
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.
DeKalb County to hand out 5,000 COVID-19 at-home rapid tests
DeKalb County is handing out 5,000 at-home test kits Thursday to help alleviate some long lines and wait times as demand for testing skyrockets amid the omicron variant surge.
DeKalb County is handing out 5,000 at-home test kits Thursday to help alleviate some long lines and wait times as demand for testing skyrockets amid the omicron variant surge.
Omicron surge: Who needs to be tested for COVID-19 as cases grow?
As COVID cases hit record highs, testing sites are filling up fast. People are waiting in lines for hours to find out if they have COVID. But now some health officials are saying don't get tested if you don't absolutely have to.
As COVID cases hit record highs, testing sites are filling up fast. People are waiting in lines for hours to find out if they have COVID. But now some health officials are saying don't get tested if you don't absolutely have to.
Mexico approves use of Cuba’s Abdala coronavirus vaccine
Mexico’s health safety council has approved the use of Cuba’s three-dose Abdala coronavirus vaccine.
Mexico’s health safety council has approved the use of Cuba’s three-dose Abdala coronavirus vaccine.
CDC monitors, investigates at least 73 cruise ships following COVID-19 outbreaks
As of Monday, 73 cruise ships were sailing at yellow or orange status, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ships with orange or yellow status are currently being monitored or investigated due to suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 on board.
As of Monday, 73 cruise ships were sailing at yellow or orange status, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ships with orange or yellow status are currently being monitored or investigated due to suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 on board.
Omicron surge: Georgia hits new single-day record for COVID-19 cases
Georgia has set a new single-day record for the number of positive COVID-19 tests and the number of tests reported as the omicron variant continues its spread.
Georgia has set a new single-day record for the number of positive COVID-19 tests and the number of tests reported as the omicron variant continues its spread.
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.
Oregon hospital reports rare, fungal outbreak
The Oregon Health Authority said Tuesday that two patients at Salem Health contracted a dangerous fungal infection during their hospital stays in an "outbreak" of a type of yeast rare to the United States.
The Oregon Health Authority said Tuesday that two patients at Salem Health contracted a dangerous fungal infection during their hospital stays in an "outbreak" of a type of yeast rare to the United States.
Should Americans cancel New Year's Eve plans? Fauci says it depends
Fauci said small gatherings are OK, but big parties are 'strongly' discouraged.
Fauci said small gatherings are OK, but big parties are 'strongly' discouraged.
Cytomegalovirus: What the CDC wants you to know during the holiday
According to the CDC, cytomegalovirus is a common virus that can affect people of all ages. Symptoms include fever, sore throat, fatigue and swollen glands.
According to the CDC, cytomegalovirus is a common virus that can affect people of all ages. Symptoms include fever, sore throat, fatigue and swollen glands.
New COVID-19 cases in US hit pandemic high amid omicron surge
The seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. was 265,427 on Tuesday, well over the previous record set in mid-January, according to Johns Hopkins.
The seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. was 265,427 on Tuesday, well over the previous record set in mid-January, according to Johns Hopkins.
Lawsuits against OxyContin owners on hold; judge orders negotiations
A judge has kept lawsuits against OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma and members of the Sackler family who own it on hold until Feb. 1 but ordered the parties to negotiate a new settlement. Connecticut and Washington state argued that suits against the Sacklers should be allowed to move ahead immediately.
A judge has kept lawsuits against OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma and members of the Sackler family who own it on hold until Feb. 1 but ordered the parties to negotiate a new settlement. Connecticut and Washington state argued that suits against the Sacklers should be allowed to move ahead immediately.
Grady Hospital updates visitation policy amid COVID omicron surge
Patients diagnosed with COVID-19 cannot have visitors except in end-of-life situations. The health system said nursing leaders will determine the number of visitors in end-of-life scenarios.
Patients diagnosed with COVID-19 cannot have visitors except in end-of-life situations. The health system said nursing leaders will determine the number of visitors in end-of-life scenarios.
WHO: Global COVID cases up 11% last week, biggest increase in Americas
The WHO says the number of new COVID-19 cases worldwide increased by 11% last week, while newly reported deaths were down 4% globally.
The WHO says the number of new COVID-19 cases worldwide increased by 11% last week, while newly reported deaths were down 4% globally.