Do at-home COVID-19 tests detect the omicron variant?
Government scientists have been checking to make sure rapid tests still work as each new variant comes along. This week, the FDA said preliminary research indicates they detect omicron, but may have reduced sensitivity.
Government scientists have been checking to make sure rapid tests still work as each new variant comes along. This week, the FDA said preliminary research indicates they detect omicron, but may have reduced sensitivity.
CDC advises travelers to avoid cruises regardless of vaccination status
Even if you’re fully vaccinated, the CDC is advising against traveling on a cruise ship.
Even if you’re fully vaccinated, the CDC is advising against traveling on a cruise ship.
Major staffing shortages at NYPD, FDNY due to COVID surge
The surge in positive COVID cases across New York has caused major staffing shortages due to sick employees within the NYPD and FDNY.
The surge in positive COVID cases across New York has caused major staffing shortages due to sick employees within the NYPD and FDNY.
NJ congressman tells unvaxxed to 'get off your butt' after he tests COVID positive
Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., who is 84, fully vaccinated, and tested positive for COVID-19, has a message for any of you who still haven't gotten vaccinated: "Get off your butt" and get your shots.
Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., who is 84, fully vaccinated, and tested positive for COVID-19, has a message for any of you who still haven't gotten vaccinated: "Get off your butt" and get your shots.
Chicago teacher quarantines in plane’s bathroom for 4 hours after testing positive for COVID-19
A woman who flew to Iceland last week said she quarantined in a bathroom for four hours after finding out, mid-flight, that she had COVID-19, according to reports.
A woman who flew to Iceland last week said she quarantined in a bathroom for four hours after finding out, mid-flight, that she had COVID-19, according to reports.
COVID-19 leaves US children hospitalized in near-record numbers
During the week of Dec. 21-27, an average of 334 children with the coronavirus were admitted per day to hospitals, a 58% increase from the week before.
During the week of Dec. 21-27, an average of 334 children with the coronavirus were admitted per day to hospitals, a 58% increase from the week before.
U.S. children hospitalized with COVID in near-record numbers
The omicron-fueled surge that is sending COVID-19 cases rocketing in the U.S. is putting children — most of whom are not vaccinated — in the hospital in close to record numbers. An average of 334 children with the coronavirus were admitted per day to hospitals during the week of Dec. 21-27, a 58% increase from the week before.
The omicron-fueled surge that is sending COVID-19 cases rocketing in the U.S. is putting children — most of whom are not vaccinated — in the hospital in close to record numbers. An average of 334 children with the coronavirus were admitted per day to hospitals during the week of Dec. 21-27, a 58% increase from the week before.
COVID, cold or flu? Pay attention to timing, symptoms, doctor says
With the rapid spread of the seemingly milder omicron variant, many have asked how to tell the difference between the virus and the common cold. One Tampa doctor explains how you can determine which illness you're dealing with.
With the rapid spread of the seemingly milder omicron variant, many have asked how to tell the difference between the virus and the common cold. One Tampa doctor explains how you can determine which illness you're dealing with.
What are some symptoms of the new omicron variant of COVID-19?
While omicron's severity is currently unknown, researchers have compiled a ist of the most commonly reported symptoms from people infected by the latest variant.
While omicron's severity is currently unknown, researchers have compiled a ist of the most commonly reported symptoms from people infected by the latest variant.
LL Cool J's NYE performance canceled after rapper tests positive for COVID-19
Actor and Grammy Award-winning rapper LL Cool J has tested positive for COVID-19 and has canceled his upcoming New Year’s Eve appearance.
Actor and Grammy Award-winning rapper LL Cool J has tested positive for COVID-19 and has canceled his upcoming New Year’s Eve appearance.
University of Miami to start next semester remotely amid COVID surge
The University of Miami will start the spring semester with remote-only classes amid surging cases of COVID-19 in South Florida, school officials said.
The University of Miami will start the spring semester with remote-only classes amid surging cases of COVID-19 in South Florida, school officials said.
NY COVID cases shatter records, rise to nearly 70K
Positive COVID-19 tests in New York soared by a shocking 64.5% in a single day, as the omicron variant sets new records nationwide.
Positive COVID-19 tests in New York soared by a shocking 64.5% in a single day, as the omicron variant sets new records nationwide.
13 COVID surge testing sites open in New York
New York officials announced the opening of 13 more COVID testing sites to help counter the long lines.
New York officials announced the opening of 13 more COVID testing sites to help counter the long lines.
Science delivered but politics triumphed amid pandemic, WHO chief says
WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is concerned that the delta and omicron variants will create a "tsunami" of new COVID cases and he criticized wealthier nations for allowing politics to exacerbate the pandemic.
WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is concerned that the delta and omicron variants will create a "tsunami" of new COVID cases and he criticized wealthier nations for allowing politics to exacerbate the pandemic.
COVID-19 postpones Westminster Kennel Club's annual dog show
The 144-year-old dog show attracts thousands of competitors from around the U.S. and is normally held in February, with semifinal and final rounds at Madison Square Garden.
The 144-year-old dog show attracts thousands of competitors from around the U.S. and is normally held in February, with semifinal and final rounds at Madison Square Garden.
CDC monitors, investigates at least 73 cruise ships following COVID-19 outbreaks
As of Monday, 73 cruise ships were sailing at yellow or orange status, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ships with orange or yellow status are currently being monitored or investigated due to suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 on board.
As of Monday, 73 cruise ships were sailing at yellow or orange status, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ships with orange or yellow status are currently being monitored or investigated due to suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 on board.
Supply-chain problems hit Champagne industry
Supply-chain issues have hit the wine industry hard. Retailers are reporting a shortage of sparkling wine, including champagne.
Supply-chain issues have hit the wine industry hard. Retailers are reporting a shortage of sparkling wine, including champagne.
Should Americans cancel New Year's Eve plans? Fauci says it depends
Fauci said small gatherings are OK, but big parties are 'strongly' discouraged.
Fauci said small gatherings are OK, but big parties are 'strongly' discouraged.
New COVID-19 cases in US hit pandemic high amid omicron surge
The seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. was 265,427 on Tuesday, well over the previous record set in mid-January, according to Johns Hopkins.
The seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. was 265,427 on Tuesday, well over the previous record set in mid-January, according to Johns Hopkins.
Greece bans New Year's music at venues amid COVID surge
Music will be banned at all commercial venues in Greece for New Year's celebrations as part of new restrictions announced in response to a surge in COVID-19 infections fueled by the omicron variant.
Music will be banned at all commercial venues in Greece for New Year's celebrations as part of new restrictions announced in response to a surge in COVID-19 infections fueled by the omicron variant.