CDC extends travel mask requirement to May 3 amid uptick in COVID-19 cases
The CDC extended the order, which was to expire on April 18, by two weeks to monitor an uptick in COVID-19 cases.
The CDC extended the order, which was to expire on April 18, by two weeks to monitor an uptick in COVID-19 cases.
Spike in liver disease in children under investigation
A puzzling spike in liver disease in kids in the U.K. doesn't appear to be linked to the usual viruses that cause infectious hepatitis. So scientists are looking into other viruses, including COVID-19, and environmental factors.
A puzzling spike in liver disease in kids in the U.K. doesn't appear to be linked to the usual viruses that cause infectious hepatitis. So scientists are looking into other viruses, including COVID-19, and environmental factors.
Global COVID-19 cases and deaths fall for 3rd consecutive week, WHO says
WHO said the decreases “should be interpreted with caution” as numerous countries where COVID is starting to subside have also dismantled testing programs.
WHO said the decreases “should be interpreted with caution” as numerous countries where COVID is starting to subside have also dismantled testing programs.
STDs increased in first year of COVID-19 pandemic, CDC says
Scientists said reported STDs cases initially decreased at the start of the pandemic but resurged by the end of 2020.
Scientists said reported STDs cases initially decreased at the start of the pandemic but resurged by the end of 2020.
Philadelphia mask mandate to be reinstated April 18 amid rising COVID-19 case counts
As COVID-19 infections continue to rise in Philadelphia, health officials have announced the return to a mask mandate for indoor public spaces with enforcement beginning on April 18.
As COVID-19 infections continue to rise in Philadelphia, health officials have announced the return to a mask mandate for indoor public spaces with enforcement beginning on April 18.
Mayor Adams strives for order, post-COVID comeback
Mayor Eric Adams has vowed that he can deliver a safe, functional and fun city. The Democrat's optimism remained high even as he marked his 100th day as mayor by going into quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19.
Mayor Eric Adams has vowed that he can deliver a safe, functional and fun city. The Democrat's optimism remained high even as he marked his 100th day as mayor by going into quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19.
Germany may have to trash millions of COVID shots
Germany may have to discard 3 million doses of expired COVID-19 vaccine by the end of June, the health ministry said. The country has more doses than it can use and donate, an official said.
Germany may have to discard 3 million doses of expired COVID-19 vaccine by the end of June, the health ministry said. The country has more doses than it can use and donate, an official said.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams tests positive for COVID-19
Mayor Eric Adams tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday and is self-isolating, according to his press secretary.
Mayor Eric Adams tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday and is self-isolating, according to his press secretary.
New COVID-19 outbreaks give US glimpse at living with the virus: 'Get used to it'
The U.S. is getting a glimpse of what it’s like to experience COVID-19 outbreaks during this new phase of living with the virus, and the roster of the infected is studded with stars and Cabinet members.
The U.S. is getting a glimpse of what it’s like to experience COVID-19 outbreaks during this new phase of living with the virus, and the roster of the infected is studded with stars and Cabinet members.
The difference between COVID-19 symptoms and seasonal allergies
A chart from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows there are several overlapping symptoms between the two, but the more severe symptoms are more associated with COVID-19.
A chart from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows there are several overlapping symptoms between the two, but the more severe symptoms are more associated with COVID-19.
Fauci expects uptick in COVID-19 cases in coming weeks, another surge in the fall
Dr. Anthony Fauci noted an increase in COVID-19 cases could come “over the next couple of weeks” potentially fueled by the high transmissibility of BA.2 — a subvariant of the omicron variant.
Dr. Anthony Fauci noted an increase in COVID-19 cases could come “over the next couple of weeks” potentially fueled by the high transmissibility of BA.2 — a subvariant of the omicron variant.
COVID-19 booster shot may be effective against omicron BA.2 variant, study shows
The study found that after a booster vaccination, levels of antibodies in the blood that could bind to and neutralize a new omicron variant increased substantially.
The study found that after a booster vaccination, levels of antibodies in the blood that could bind to and neutralize a new omicron variant increased substantially.
Appeals court OKs Biden's federal employee COVID-19 vaccine mandate
In a 2-1 ruling, a panel of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans reversed a lower court and ordered dismissal of a lawsuit challenging the mandate.
In a 2-1 ruling, a panel of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans reversed a lower court and ordered dismissal of a lawsuit challenging the mandate.
Omicron subvariant driving rise in NYC COVID cases
The highly contagious omicron subvariant known as B.A. 2 now makes up the majority of COVID cases in New York City, accounting for 85 percent of new infections and forcing some Broadway shows to be canceled.
The highly contagious omicron subvariant known as B.A. 2 now makes up the majority of COVID cases in New York City, accounting for 85 percent of new infections and forcing some Broadway shows to be canceled.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tests positive for COVID-19 a day after appearing with Biden
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for COVID-19, a day after appearing unmasked at a White House event with President Joe Biden.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for COVID-19, a day after appearing unmasked at a White House event with President Joe Biden.
COVID spending bill stalls in Senate as GOP, Dems stalemate
A compromise $10 billion measure buttressing the government’s COVID-19 defenses has stalled in the Senate and seemed all but certainly sidetracked for weeks, victim of a campaign-season fight over the incendiary issue of immigration.
A compromise $10 billion measure buttressing the government’s COVID-19 defenses has stalled in the Senate and seemed all but certainly sidetracked for weeks, victim of a campaign-season fight over the incendiary issue of immigration.
Napa doctor admits to selling fake COVID vaccine cards, immunization pills
A naturopathic doctor in the North Bay pleaded guilty on Wednesday for selling fake COVID vaccination cards and homeoprophylaxis immunization pills, the Department of Justice said.
A naturopathic doctor in the North Bay pleaded guilty on Wednesday for selling fake COVID vaccination cards and homeoprophylaxis immunization pills, the Department of Justice said.
As BA.2 drives most COVID cases, new XE subvariant emerges
Omicron BA.2 is driving the majority of COVID infections in the United States. But a new subvariant — dubbed XE — has been detected in the United Kingdom and needs to be monitored, experts say.
Omicron BA.2 is driving the majority of COVID infections in the United States. But a new subvariant — dubbed XE — has been detected in the United Kingdom and needs to be monitored, experts say.
Carnival Cruise Line reports best-ever booking week after CDC drops COVID cruise ship warning
Just days after the CDC lifted its COVID travel warning for cruises two years into the pandemic, Carnival Cruise Line reported its best-ever booking week in the company's history.
Just days after the CDC lifted its COVID travel warning for cruises two years into the pandemic, Carnival Cruise Line reported its best-ever booking week in the company's history.
Democratic, Republican Senate bargainers reach $10B COVID agreement
President Joe Biden settled for much less in the package despite warnings that the government was running out of money to keep pace with the continued spread of COVID-19 in the U.S.
President Joe Biden settled for much less in the package despite warnings that the government was running out of money to keep pace with the continued spread of COVID-19 in the U.S.