Pregnant women express regret about not getting COVID-19 vaccine
Two women from Georgia and Alabama who contracted COVID-19 during their pregnancies are urging other pregnant women to get vaccinated.
Two women from Georgia and Alabama who contracted COVID-19 during their pregnancies are urging other pregnant women to get vaccinated.
Vaccine rollout for kids 5-11 to focus on pediatricians, family practice doctors
Expect smaller needles, lower doses and, federal health officials say, easy access to COVID-19 vaccine for children as young as 5.
Expect smaller needles, lower doses and, federal health officials say, easy access to COVID-19 vaccine for children as young as 5.
FDA OKs mixing COVID-19 vaccines, approves Moderna, J&J boosters
U.S. regulators are extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine. They also said Wednesday anyone eligible for an extra dose can get a brand different from the one they received initially.
U.S. regulators are extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine. They also said Wednesday anyone eligible for an extra dose can get a brand different from the one they received initially.
Putin orders Russians stay off work for a week amid rising COVID-19 infections, deaths
President Vladimir Putin has ordered many of Russia's workers to stay off work for a week starting later this month amid rising coronavirus infection and death numbers.
President Vladimir Putin has ordered many of Russia's workers to stay off work for a week starting later this month amid rising coronavirus infection and death numbers.
Gates Foundation to spend $120M on access to Merck’s antiviral COVID-19 pill
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation says it will spend $120 million to boost access to generic versions of drugmaker Merck’s antiviral COVID-19 pill for lower income countries, if the drug gets approved by regulators.
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation says it will spend $120 million to boost access to generic versions of drugmaker Merck’s antiviral COVID-19 pill for lower income countries, if the drug gets approved by regulators.
COVID-19 vaccine mandates won’t impact holiday travel, White House task force says
This news comes as many airlines and businesses require their staff to become vaccinated against COVID-19.
This news comes as many airlines and businesses require their staff to become vaccinated against COVID-19.
US details plans to roll out COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11
Kids aged 5 to 11 will soon be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine, and the White House is detailing plans for the expected authorization of the Pfizer shot.
Kids aged 5 to 11 will soon be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine, and the White House is detailing plans for the expected authorization of the Pfizer shot.
CDC to continue recommending masks in all schools, Walensky says
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said officials will “continue to recommend masks in all schools for all people in those schools.” The reason: time.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said officials will “continue to recommend masks in all schools for all people in those schools.” The reason: time.
Europe the lone region with rise in weekly COVID-19 cases, WHO says
Coronavirus cases have jumped in Europe for the third consecutive week with about 1.3 million new ones.
Coronavirus cases have jumped in Europe for the third consecutive week with about 1.3 million new ones.
California school district tells parents their children must eat lunch in the rain due to COVID
Amid outcry, the district decided to let kids eat a 15-minute lunch indoors if there is 'a heavy downpour'
Amid outcry, the district decided to let kids eat a 15-minute lunch indoors if there is 'a heavy downpour'
AY4.2 variant: CDC says new delta sublineage of COVID-19 seen in US
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said Wednesday the AY4.2 sublineage recently identified in the United Kingdom has also been observed in the United States.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said Wednesday the AY4.2 sublineage recently identified in the United Kingdom has also been observed in the United States.
'We're hiring!': Indiana officials recruit Chicago cops fed up with vaccine mandate
Indiana officials are making an informal pitch to recruit Chicago police officers who are disgruntled with the city's vaccination mandate.
Indiana officials are making an informal pitch to recruit Chicago police officers who are disgruntled with the city's vaccination mandate.
OSHA warns Arizona, South Carolina and Utah over COVID-19 violations
OSHA says Arizona, South Carolina and Utah are not complying with promises to enforce COVID-19 labor standards that are at least as good as those adopted by the federal government.
OSHA says Arizona, South Carolina and Utah are not complying with promises to enforce COVID-19 labor standards that are at least as good as those adopted by the federal government.
All New York City employees will be required to get COVID vaccine
All city workers, excluding uniformed correction officers, will be required to have at least one dose by 5 p.m. on Oct. 29.
All city workers, excluding uniformed correction officers, will be required to have at least one dose by 5 p.m. on Oct. 29.
Cancer doctor shares tips on lowering risk of COVID-19 breakthrough infections
The death of General Colin Powell from complications of COVID-19 highlights the risk of breakthrough infection in people with weakened immune systems. But, one cancer specialist says there are ways cancer patients and survivors and others with compromised immune systems can lower their risk of exposure to the virus.
The death of General Colin Powell from complications of COVID-19 highlights the risk of breakthrough infection in people with weakened immune systems. But, one cancer specialist says there are ways cancer patients and survivors and others with compromised immune systems can lower their risk of exposure to the virus.
Century 21 CEO: Millennials ‘storming’ housing market amid supply pinch
Pace of housing development must double in order to keep up with demand, said Mike Miedler
Pace of housing development must double in order to keep up with demand, said Mike Miedler
Southwest Airlines scraps plans to put unvaccinated employees on unpaid leave
Southwest still plans on granting 'valid' requests
Southwest still plans on granting 'valid' requests
CDC: Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine 93% effective at preventing hospitalization in ages 12-18
Between June 1 and Sept. 30 of this year, the CDC performed a case-controlled study of Pfizer’s vaccine in adolescents at 19 pediatric hospitals in 16 states, according to the study published on Tuesday.
Between June 1 and Sept. 30 of this year, the CDC performed a case-controlled study of Pfizer’s vaccine in adolescents at 19 pediatric hospitals in 16 states, according to the study published on Tuesday.
Advocacy group calls for one-time stimulus check for Social Security recipients
Advocates are calling for a one-time $1,400 stimulus check for older Americans, saying that an upcoming Social Security boost may not be enough — and could also do more harm than good.
Advocates are calling for a one-time $1,400 stimulus check for older Americans, saying that an upcoming Social Security boost may not be enough — and could also do more harm than good.
DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas tests positive for COVID-19
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday morning despite being fully vaccinated, according to a statement from DHS spokesperson Marsha Espinosa.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday morning despite being fully vaccinated, according to a statement from DHS spokesperson Marsha Espinosa.