‘Right now, I’m scared’: CDC director feels ‘impending doom’ amid COVID-19 uptick in US
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walenksy said she feels “impending doom” as COVID-19 cases rise once again across the country.
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walenksy said she feels “impending doom” as COVID-19 cases rise once again across the country.
Biden says 90% of US adults will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine by April 19
President Joe Biden said at least 90% of the adult U.S. population will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine by April 19 and will have access to a vaccination site within 5 miles of home.
President Joe Biden said at least 90% of the adult U.S. population will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine by April 19 and will have access to a vaccination site within 5 miles of home.
Florida governor to forbid COVID-19 ‘vaccine passports’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that he would issue an executive order forbidding local governments and businesses from requiring so-called "vaccine passports" to show proof that customers have been inoculated against the coronavirus.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that he would issue an executive order forbidding local governments and businesses from requiring so-called "vaccine passports" to show proof that customers have been inoculated against the coronavirus.
WHO report says animals likely source of COVID-19, lab leak 'extremely unlikely'
A joint WHO-China study says that transmission of the virus from bats to humans through another animal is the most likely scenario, according to a copy obtained by the Associated Press.
A joint WHO-China study says that transmission of the virus from bats to humans through another animal is the most likely scenario, according to a copy obtained by the Associated Press.
Federal eviction moratorium extended through June 30
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky signed an extension to the federal moratorium on evictions through June 30, officials said Monday.
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky signed an extension to the federal moratorium on evictions through June 30, officials said Monday.
Biden administration working with industry to develop COVID-19 'passports' as vaccinations progress
Passports offer a glimpse of a future that many are longing for after months of COVID-19 restrictions.
Passports offer a glimpse of a future that many are longing for after months of COVID-19 restrictions.
Colleges weigh mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for students
As more Americans get vaccinated, colleges are considering mandatory vaccines for students before returning to campus.
As more Americans get vaccinated, colleges are considering mandatory vaccines for students before returning to campus.
Fauci believes COVID-19 had time to 'adapt in the wild' in early days
Fauci wants to read the World Health Organization report before judging it.
Fauci wants to read the World Health Organization report before judging it.
Atlanta Public Schools plans for 5-day, in-person learning starting Fall 2021
Atlanta Public Schools will join other school districts in Georgia returning the in-person instruction 5-days per week during the 2021-22 school year.
Atlanta Public Schools will join other school districts in Georgia returning the in-person instruction 5-days per week during the 2021-22 school year.
Lingering COVID-19 symptoms affect middle-aged women the worst, according to studies
Two separate studies out of the United Kingdom suggest that middle-aged women suffer the most from long-lasting COVID-19 symptoms.
Two separate studies out of the United Kingdom suggest that middle-aged women suffer the most from long-lasting COVID-19 symptoms.
Graduates of comprehensive preschool less likely to be obese adults, study shows
The study concluded that comprehensive, school-based early childhood programs could lead to improvements in body mass index (BMI) later in life.
The study concluded that comprehensive, school-based early childhood programs could lead to improvements in body mass index (BMI) later in life.
Worst may lie ahead for Brazil as it nears 4,000 daily COVID-19 deaths
Brazil currently accounts for one-quarter of the entire world’s daily COVID-19 deaths, far more than any other single nation, and health experts are warning the nation is on the verge of even greater calamity.
Brazil currently accounts for one-quarter of the entire world’s daily COVID-19 deaths, far more than any other single nation, and health experts are warning the nation is on the verge of even greater calamity.
Columbus mass vaccination site limiting drive-ups
The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency announced it will limit drive-up COVID-19 vaccine distribution beginning Monday for people that did not pre-register for a vaccination appointment.
The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency announced it will limit drive-up COVID-19 vaccine distribution beginning Monday for people that did not pre-register for a vaccination appointment.
Boston, Norfolk, Newark: White House COVID-19 task force names 3 cities as mass vaccination centers
White House coronavirus coordinator Jeff Zients announced on Friday that three new cities will become mass vaccination sites capable of inoculating 15,000 people daily.
White House coronavirus coordinator Jeff Zients announced on Friday that three new cities will become mass vaccination sites capable of inoculating 15,000 people daily.
Masks, hand sanitizers, PPE are tax-deductible, IRS says
The Internal Revenue Service announced on Friday that personal protective equipment purchased to stop the spread of COVID-19 are considered tax-deductible.
The Internal Revenue Service announced on Friday that personal protective equipment purchased to stop the spread of COVID-19 are considered tax-deductible.
Stores offer free lamination for COVID-19 vaccination cards
If you've received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, you should have a proof of vaccination card that was made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
If you've received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, you should have a proof of vaccination card that was made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
'Stay positive': Double lung transplant survivor climbing to recovery
This year’s event will be held on Saturday morning at Exploria Stadium in Orlando.
This year’s event will be held on Saturday morning at Exploria Stadium in Orlando.
Rutgers University requiring on-campus students to receive COVID-19 vaccines for fall semester
Rutgers University will be requiring students who are enrolled for the 2021 fall semester to be vaccinated against COVID-19, with exceptions for medical and religious reasons.
Rutgers University will be requiring students who are enrolled for the 2021 fall semester to be vaccinated against COVID-19, with exceptions for medical and religious reasons.
Researchers in Mexico invent nose-only COVID-19 masks to be worn during eating, drinking
Researchers in Mexico invented nose-only masks that reportedly give the wearer additional protection when eating and drinking when wearing a face covering is impractical.
Researchers in Mexico invented nose-only masks that reportedly give the wearer additional protection when eating and drinking when wearing a face covering is impractical.
Researchers find COVID-19 may have been lingering for up to 2 months before 1st recorded human infection
Researchers attempting to identify when exactly the novel coronavirus emerged determined that it likely began infecting people as early as October 2019.
Researchers attempting to identify when exactly the novel coronavirus emerged determined that it likely began infecting people as early as October 2019.