CDC encourages N95, KN95 masks to stop COVID-19 spread amid omicron surge
N95 or KN95 masks are being recommended by the CDC over cloth masks to ward off the omicron variant. Here are the benefits and when you should wear one.
N95 or KN95 masks are being recommended by the CDC over cloth masks to ward off the omicron variant. Here are the benefits and when you should wear one.
Mother's tragic tale: Husband dies of COVID-19, their son dies by suicide due to guilt
Stephanie Reyes was well aware her son was depressed. She tried repeatedly to get him into counseling, but she says everyone she turned to was booked months in advance.
Stephanie Reyes was well aware her son was depressed. She tried repeatedly to get him into counseling, but she says everyone she turned to was booked months in advance.
COVID emergency could end this year but virus may remain, WHO says
A leading World Health Organization official says the worst of the coronavirus pandemic — including deaths, hospitalizations and lockdowns — could be over this year if huge inequities in vaccinations and medicines are addressed quickly. But "we may never end the virus" because such pandemic viruses "end up becoming part of the ecosystem," the official said.
A leading World Health Organization official says the worst of the coronavirus pandemic — including deaths, hospitalizations and lockdowns — could be over this year if huge inequities in vaccinations and medicines are addressed quickly. But "we may never end the virus" because such pandemic viruses "end up becoming part of the ecosystem," the official said.
Hong Kong to kill 2,000 animals after pet store hamsters, employee test positive for COVID-19
Hong Kong authorities say they will kill 2,000 animals after several tested positive for COVID-19.
Hong Kong authorities say they will kill 2,000 animals after several tested positive for COVID-19.
Novak Djokovic's deportation over vaccination status exposes Australian border policy
Tennis star Novak Djokovic's deportation over his vaccination status sheds light on Australia's border policy.
Tennis star Novak Djokovic's deportation over his vaccination status sheds light on Australia's border policy.
Gas prices in U.S. could hit $4 this year
The United States is in a lull period now but high prices return sometimes this spring, with some areas seeing $4 per gallon.
The United States is in a lull period now but high prices return sometimes this spring, with some areas seeing $4 per gallon.
NYC schools quietly offer remote option
New York City students who are sick, in quarantine, or choose to stay home due to safety concerns can participate in remote learning without being marked as absent.
New York City students who are sick, in quarantine, or choose to stay home due to safety concerns can participate in remote learning without being marked as absent.
Omicron vs. delta: Study examines difference between two coronavirus variant symptoms
The differences between omicron and delta variant symptoms were analyzed as part of a COVD-19 infection survey.
The differences between omicron and delta variant symptoms were analyzed as part of a COVD-19 infection survey.
Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley tests positive for COVID-19: 'Very minor symptoms'
Milley's last contact with President Biden was Wednesday, Jan. 12, his spokesman says.
Milley's last contact with President Biden was Wednesday, Jan. 12, his spokesman says.
Novak Djokovic lands in Serbia after deportation from Australia
Novak Djokovic touched down in his native Serbia on Monday after being deported from Australia over its required COVID-19 vaccination.
Novak Djokovic touched down in his native Serbia on Monday after being deported from Australia over its required COVID-19 vaccination.
Hochul: 'COVID forecast is improving,' statewide positivity rate drops
“The COVID forecast is improving… the COVID clouds are parting,” Hochul said. “We have seen a major decline in what we are experiencing here.”
“The COVID forecast is improving… the COVID clouds are parting,” Hochul said. “We have seen a major decline in what we are experiencing here.”
Minnesota man battling COVID-19 moved to Texas hospital after lawsuit over ventilator
A Buffalo, Minnesota man suffering from a devastating case of COVID-19 is in Texas where his family is hoping and praying doctors there can save his life.
A Buffalo, Minnesota man suffering from a devastating case of COVID-19 is in Texas where his family is hoping and praying doctors there can save his life.
Austria to begin fining the unvaccinated
Chancellor Karl Nehammer said that those unwilling to get vaccinated will face penalties of as much as 3,600 euros ($4,108).
Chancellor Karl Nehammer said that those unwilling to get vaccinated will face penalties of as much as 3,600 euros ($4,108).
Novak Djokovic Visa case over, deported from Australia
Novak Djokovic left Australia on Sunday after losing his final bid to avoid deportation and play in the Australian Open despite being unvaccinated for COVID-19. A court earlier unanimously dismissed the No. 1-ranked tennis player’s challenge to cancel his visa.
Novak Djokovic left Australia on Sunday after losing his final bid to avoid deportation and play in the Australian Open despite being unvaccinated for COVID-19. A court earlier unanimously dismissed the No. 1-ranked tennis player’s challenge to cancel his visa.
Study: Wearing a mask makes you more attractive
A recent study found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, wearing a mask actually increases your attractiveness.
A recent study found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, wearing a mask actually increases your attractiveness.
Novak Djokovic continues deportation fight from detention
A Federal Court hearing has been scheduled for Sunday, a day before the men’s No. 1-ranked tennis player and nine-time Australian Open champion is due to begin his title defense at the first Grand Slam tennis tournament of the year.
A Federal Court hearing has been scheduled for Sunday, a day before the men’s No. 1-ranked tennis player and nine-time Australian Open champion is due to begin his title defense at the first Grand Slam tennis tournament of the year.
Hochul: NY 'appearing to turn the corner' on COVID surge
While the state's positivity rate and hospitalizations fell, the number of daily deaths rose to 195, the highest single-day total in a year.
While the state's positivity rate and hospitalizations fell, the number of daily deaths rose to 195, the highest single-day total in a year.
As omicron cases surge, so do breakthrough infections
A fully vaccinated East Atlanta man recently contracted a breakthrough infection, likely caused by the highly contagious omicron variant.
A fully vaccinated East Atlanta man recently contracted a breakthrough infection, likely caused by the highly contagious omicron variant.
Omicron COVID-19 takes toll on US sanitation workers, delaying garbage, recycling pickup
The omicron variant is sickening so many sanitation workers around the U.S. that some cities have had to delay or suspend garbage and recycling pickup, angering residents shocked that governments can’t perform this most basic of functions.
The omicron variant is sickening so many sanitation workers around the U.S. that some cities have had to delay or suspend garbage and recycling pickup, angering residents shocked that governments can’t perform this most basic of functions.
NYC remote option for schools now possible, Mayor Adams says
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said he still believes the safest place for children to be is in school. But he is now considering a remote option because of the reality of high absenteeism.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said he still believes the safest place for children to be is in school. But he is now considering a remote option because of the reality of high absenteeism.