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.

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.

COVID-19 breakthrough cases: What are they?

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.

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.

Ohio’s chief medical officer says it’s 'when, not if' unvaccinated get COVID-19

Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, the Ohio Department of Health’s chief medical officer, said it’s “a matter of time” before an unvaccinated person gets 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.

Biden says pandemic goes on for unvaccinated, shots 'gigantically important'

President Biden urged Americans to get vaccinated, calling it “gigantically important” as the spread of the delta variant has led to a surge in infections.

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.

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.

'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.

COVID-19 hospitalizations in Georgia back above a thousand, officials say

New daily COVID-19 cases and current hospitalizations in Georgia have remained in the triple digits for almost two and a half months. That changed on Wednesday.

Emory professor urges university officials to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations 'across the board'

Emory University strongly encourages everyone to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, but staff and faculty aren't required to get vaccinated. Professor Clifton Crais is urging university officials to make vaccines mandatory across the board.

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.

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.

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.

Price for lack of billing transparency may go up for hospitals

When we need to make a big purchase, most of us research prices. But with medical procedures, too often the final tally is a big surprise.