CDC panel set to discuss expanding COVID-19 vaccine booster eligibility Friday
An influential U.S. advisory panel will discuss expanding eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to all adults Friday, a move that could make the shots available as early as this weekend.
An influential U.S. advisory panel will discuss expanding eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to all adults Friday, a move that could make the shots available as early as this weekend.
With cases rising, 4 states open COVID-19 booster shots to all adults
When it comes to who should get a COVID-19 booster shot, microbiologist Dr. Amber Schmidtke, Ph.D., the Chair of the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at the University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, Kansas, says the list is long and a little complicated.
When it comes to who should get a COVID-19 booster shot, microbiologist Dr. Amber Schmidtke, Ph.D., the Chair of the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at the University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, Kansas, says the list is long and a little complicated.
Navy sailors who refuse COVID-19 vaccine will be discharged, face other administrative actions
Active-duty sailors had until Nov. 14 to get their last dose of the vaccine.
Active-duty sailors had until Nov. 14 to get their last dose of the vaccine.
Biden's vaccine mandate for health care workers challenged by 2nd lawsuit
A second set of states filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers.
A second set of states filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers.
Pfizer asks FDA for emergency approval of COVID-19 pill, Paxlovid
Pfizer is submitting its experimental pill for COVID-19 for U.S. authorization, setting the stage for a likely launch of the promising therapy in coming weeks.
Pfizer is submitting its experimental pill for COVID-19 for U.S. authorization, setting the stage for a likely launch of the promising therapy in coming weeks.
Georgia lawsuit challenges Biden’s vaccine mandate for health care workers
Gov. Brian Kemp and the state of Georgia are suing the Biden administration to try to block its COVID-19 vaccine requirement for health care workers.
Gov. Brian Kemp and the state of Georgia are suing the Biden administration to try to block its COVID-19 vaccine requirement for health care workers.
Pfizer signs deal to let other companies make its COVID-19 pill
Pfizer has signed a deal with a U.N.-backed group to allow other manufacturers to make its experimental COVID-19 pill in an effort to expand access.
Pfizer has signed a deal with a U.N.-backed group to allow other manufacturers to make its experimental COVID-19 pill in an effort to expand access.
Multiple states open COVID-19 booster shots to all adults
Some states, along with New York City, are not waiting for U.S. health officials to approve COVID-19 booster shots for all adults out of concern of a possible winter surge.
Some states, along with New York City, are not waiting for U.S. health officials to approve COVID-19 booster shots for all adults out of concern of a possible winter surge.
COVID-19 cases in US jumped 26% over last 3 weeks, CDC data shows
Cases tapered off after the delta variant surged this summer, but newly rising cases could be a worrisome sign of what’s ahead this winter.
Cases tapered off after the delta variant surged this summer, but newly rising cases could be a worrisome sign of what’s ahead this winter.
Vaccinated families can ‘feel good’ about holiday gatherings, Fauci says
"If you get vaccinated and your family's vaccinated, you can feel good about enjoying a typical Thanksgiving, Christmas with your family and close friends," Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
"If you get vaccinated and your family's vaccinated, you can feel good about enjoying a typical Thanksgiving, Christmas with your family and close friends," Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
Houston Methodist suspends privileges of doctor accused of spreading COVID-19 misinformation
A Texas doctor who made claims about Ivermectin and shared her disagreement with vaccine mandates has lost her privileges at Houston Methodist.
A Texas doctor who made claims about Ivermectin and shared her disagreement with vaccine mandates has lost her privileges at Houston Methodist.
Pandemic brings challenges and sweet moments for caregivers
Gary Critelli says his wife Susan's Alzheimer's disease would have progressed with or without the pandemic. But to keep her safe, they've had to isolate in their Marietta home.
Gary Critelli says his wife Susan's Alzheimer's disease would have progressed with or without the pandemic. But to keep her safe, they've had to isolate in their Marietta home.
MARTA bus service to be cut over COVID-19 staffing shortage
Staffing shortages due to COVID-19 and vaccination requirements are forcing MARTA to move almost all of its bus routes to a Saturday schedule all week starting in mid-December.
Staffing shortages due to COVID-19 and vaccination requirements are forcing MARTA to move almost all of its bus routes to a Saturday schedule all week starting in mid-December.
Adding herbs and spices to meals may help lower blood pressure, study finds
New research shows you may want to grab herbs and spices, rather than salt, the next time you prepare your meal.
New research shows you may want to grab herbs and spices, rather than salt, the next time you prepare your meal.
Florida city cancels annual turkey shoot as price of birds doubles
A small Florida town is canceling its decades-long annual turkey shoot to help feed needy families, saying the price of birds has more than doubled.
A small Florida town is canceling its decades-long annual turkey shoot to help feed needy families, saying the price of birds has more than doubled.
White House expects Biden's spending bill to pass House this week
President Joe Biden’s top economic adviser is confident confidence the White House’s $1.85 trillion domestic policy package will quickly pass the House this week.
President Joe Biden’s top economic adviser is confident confidence the White House’s $1.85 trillion domestic policy package will quickly pass the House this week.
Democrats ask Biden to require vaccines, negative COVID-19 test for domestic flights
Lawmakers hope to have this implemented ahead of the holiday season to reduce the chances of America suffering another brutal winter surge.
Lawmakers hope to have this implemented ahead of the holiday season to reduce the chances of America suffering another brutal winter surge.
Georgia senator who donated kidney to son crafting legislation to support living organ donors
Georgia Sen. John Albers is trying to make it easier for people to make life-saving organ donations, as he did. Albers introduced the “Giving the Gift of Life Act,” which contains several measures to benefit living organ donors.
Georgia Sen. John Albers is trying to make it easier for people to make life-saving organ donations, as he did. Albers introduced the “Giving the Gift of Life Act,” which contains several measures to benefit living organ donors.
Wyoming girl, teddy bear reunited after year-long separation during Glacier National Park trip
Six-year-old Naomi Pascal lost a teddy bear she had since leaving an Ethiopian orphanage. Thanks to a sharp-eyed, compassionate park ranger, she has been reunited with the irreplaceable stuffed animal a year later.
Six-year-old Naomi Pascal lost a teddy bear she had since leaving an Ethiopian orphanage. Thanks to a sharp-eyed, compassionate park ranger, she has been reunited with the irreplaceable stuffed animal a year later.
Girl, 11, contracts gonorrhea while bathing in Italian hot spring
This case demonstrates both sexual and nonsexual transmission is possible.
This case demonstrates both sexual and nonsexual transmission is possible.