Nashville radio host Phil Valentine dies from COVID-19 after initially doubting vaccine
Nashville radio station SuperTalk 99.7 WTN confirmed Phil Valentine’s death in a tweet Saturday.
Younger children more likely to spread COVID-19 in homes than older children, study says
A recent study published in JAMA suggests that children aged 3 and younger are more likely to spread COVID-19 within households compared to older children.
Hard-hit states skyrocketing demand for COVID-19 antibody drugs
A photograph of people laying down on the floor in pain while waiting for antibody infusions at a treatment site in Jacksonville, Florida, has become a vivid illustration of the huge demand for COVID-19 drugs amid a surge in infections.
'We Love NYC, The Homecoming Concert' set for Great Lawn despite surging COVID cases
New York City's concert to celebrate its recovery from the coronavirus pandemic despite surging cases and hospitalizations, is set to take place Saturday, August 21 in Central Park.
Father’s speech against anti-mask parents at Tennessee board meeting goes viral
The father of a kindergarten student went viral earlier this week, after speaking at a school board meeting in Franklin Tennessee, criticizing parents for their anti-mask views and opinions.
New bill would prohibit Michigan employers from implementing COVID-19 vaccine mandates
A new bill would prevent Michigan employers from implementing COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
Ease your mask mandates or pay up, Fla. Board of Education warns districts
Florida’s commissioner of education says he’ll withhold the salaries of school board members in two districts found to be in violation of the governor’s executive order banning mask mandates, but the Biden administration says the districts can draw on federal funds.
Convalescent plasma for COVID-19: Study says treatment of no benefit to most
The final results of a clinical trial show convalescent plasma did not prevent disease progression in a high-risk group of outpatients with COVID-19, the NIH announced Wednesday.
COVID vaccine mandate for NYC public high school sports
New York City's public schools will require COVID-19 vaccinations for student athletes and coaches participating in “high-risk” sports
US support for vaccine mandates grows as COVID-19 anxiety rises, poll finds
A recent poll finds that most American adults want vaccination mandates for those attending movies, sports, concerts and other crowded events; those traveling by airplane; and workers in hospitals, restaurants, stores and government offices.
Staten Island restaurants sue to block vaccination proof mandate
A group of New York City restaurants asked a judge this week to block the city's latest effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus, calling the city's mandate that customers show proof of vaccination "arbitrary, irrational, unscientific and unlawful."
COVID-19 booster and Johnson & Johnson vaccine: Here’s what to know
Will Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine recipients need a booster shot too? U.S. officials say it's likely at some point.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in NY hit highest number since May
The current number of hospitalizations is the largest number since May 10, while the 5,138 positive tests was the first time the daily case count broke 5,000 since April.
Can you collect unemployment if you are fired for not getting the COVID-19 vaccine?
Many employers are requiring that workers get vaccinated. If you don't get the COVID-19 vaccine and are fired, can you still collect unemployment?
3 vaccinated US senators test positive for COVID-19
Sens. Roger Wicker, Angus King and John Hickenlooper announced they contracted COVID-19.
Biden, first lady will get COVID-19 booster shots once eligible
President Joe Biden said he and first lady Jill Biden will receive their COVID-19 vaccine booster shots once they are available.
NYPD: Unvaccinated officers must wear masks or face discipline
The NYPD has a new mandate for its unvaccinated officers: Mask-up on the job or face discipline.
COVID-19 severity depends on transmission, NIH study suggests
A study from the NIH suggests COVID-19 can have more of a severe impact on lungs if it’s transmitted through the air versus a contaminated surface.
Arkansas hospital shows grim picture inside its COVID-19 ICU
Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas told the story of two unvaccinated fathers who are now critically ill after contracting COVID-19.
NYC will be ready for rollout of vaccine boosters, officials say
New York City has at least 750,000 doses of vaccine right now and can order more daily and weekly, according to the director of the Test and Trace Corps.