US will lift travel ban on southern African countries on Dec. 31
The Nov. 29 ban barred nearly all non-U.S. citizens who had recently been in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique and Malawi.
The Nov. 29 ban barred nearly all non-U.S. citizens who had recently been in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique and Malawi.
Times Square New Years Eve ball drop being scaled back
With COVID cases surging in hotspot New York City, plans for New York's NYE in Times Square are being scaled back. Some local events are canceled in New York City.
With COVID cases surging in hotspot New York City, plans for New York's NYE in Times Square are being scaled back. Some local events are canceled in New York City.
Playwright steps into spotlight to save 'Thoughts of a Colored Man' from cancellation
The play "Thoughts of a Colored Man" was nearly canceled due to COVID-19, until the playwright himself, Keenan Scott II, stepped into the spotlight to make sure the show could go on.
The play "Thoughts of a Colored Man" was nearly canceled due to COVID-19, until the playwright himself, Keenan Scott II, stepped into the spotlight to make sure the show could go on.
Search for a COVID-19 test means sold-out signs, long lines
Fueling the surging demand for tests is a mix of factors, including families seeking to keep holiday gatherings safe and people needing to prove they are virus-free for travel, work or school.
Fueling the surging demand for tests is a mix of factors, including families seeking to keep holiday gatherings safe and people needing to prove they are virus-free for travel, work or school.
SHOCKING NY COVID SURGE: 38,835 positive tests in 24 hours
New York reported 38,835 positive tests on Thursday. That's a new record and almost double the number of cases from two days ago.
New York reported 38,835 positive tests on Thursday. That's a new record and almost double the number of cases from two days ago.
Omicron variant causes Christmas flight cancellations and holiday travel headaches
United Airlines has been forced to cancel 121 flights on Christmas Eve, in part, due to the coronavirus omicron variant.
United Airlines has been forced to cancel 121 flights on Christmas Eve, in part, due to the coronavirus omicron variant.
COVID cases in NJ jump nearly 60% in one day, shattering record
The Garden State has seen a stunning increase in confirmed new cases, up 59% from Wednesday and a 126% increase from Tuesday.
The Garden State has seen a stunning increase in confirmed new cases, up 59% from Wednesday and a 126% increase from Tuesday.
COVID-19 treatment pill: When will it be available, and where will it be available?
Pfizer's COVID-19 treatment pill Paxlovid will be shipped to states in early January but will be limited in availability at first.
Pfizer's COVID-19 treatment pill Paxlovid will be shipped to states in early January but will be limited in availability at first.
Man who defied Michigan pandemic orders to keep diner open dies of COVID-19
He kept the restaurant open in December 2020 in violation of orders from the Michigan health department to help pay his wife's medical bills.
He kept the restaurant open in December 2020 in violation of orders from the Michigan health department to help pay his wife's medical bills.
What is COVID toe?
It's unclear how the skin changes are related to the coronavirus but it's a condition that his showing up in people, even if they've tested negative for COVID-19.
It's unclear how the skin changes are related to the coronavirus but it's a condition that his showing up in people, even if they've tested negative for COVID-19.
NYC jail visits suspended as COVID-19 infections skyrocket
COVID infection rates for inmates in New York City's jails is now 17%, nearly double the amount from the previous week.
COVID infection rates for inmates in New York City's jails is now 17%, nearly double the amount from the previous week.
Michigan man who defied state pandemic orders to keep diner open dies of COVID-19
John Parney said he kept the Quincy Diner open partly to pay for medical bills. The south Michigan man wasn't vaccinated when he got infected, but pledged during his illness he would, arguing "the battle, at this point, was worse than any training he endured in the military."
John Parney said he kept the Quincy Diner open partly to pay for medical bills. The south Michigan man wasn't vaccinated when he got infected, but pledged during his illness he would, arguing "the battle, at this point, was worse than any training he endured in the military."
COVID surge: NY breaks single-day record for new COVID cases for 5th day in week
New York reported its highest single-day total for new COVID-19 cases with 28,924 positive cases statewide. It is the fifth record high for cases in a week.
New York reported its highest single-day total for new COVID-19 cases with 28,924 positive cases statewide. It is the fifth record high for cases in a week.
Supreme Court to hold special session on Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandates
The Supreme Court says it will hold a special session in just over two weeks to hear arguments on the Biden administration’s vaccine or testing requirement for large employers and a separate vaccine requirement for health care workers.
The Supreme Court says it will hold a special session in just over two weeks to hear arguments on the Biden administration’s vaccine or testing requirement for large employers and a separate vaccine requirement for health care workers.
Omicron variant less likely to require hospitalization, studies show
Scientists stress that even if the findings of these early studies hold up, any reductions in severity need to be weighed against the fact omicron spreads much faster than delta and is more able to evade vaccines.
Scientists stress that even if the findings of these early studies hold up, any reductions in severity need to be weighed against the fact omicron spreads much faster than delta and is more able to evade vaccines.
Minnesota teen jumps out of McDonald’s drive-thru window to save choking customer
Sydney Raley didn’t think twice about jumping through a McDonald’s drive-through window to render first-aid to a choking customer.
Sydney Raley didn’t think twice about jumping through a McDonald’s drive-through window to render first-aid to a choking customer.
DC to require proof of vaccination for restaurants, bars, other indoor venues
D.C. will soon require proof of vaccination for many indoor venues, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Wednesday.
D.C. will soon require proof of vaccination for many indoor venues, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Wednesday.
COVID-19 at-home test kit purchases capped at CVS, other stores
Customers seeking at-home COVID-19 test kits from CVS stores will be limited to no more than six, according to a company spokesperson.
Customers seeking at-home COVID-19 test kits from CVS stores will be limited to no more than six, according to a company spokesperson.
NJ COVID: 42% increase in cases in single day
New Jersey saw a 42% increase in COVID cases in a single day as coronavirus surged in the region.
New Jersey saw a 42% increase in COVID cases in a single day as coronavirus surged in the region.
FEMA launching free NY COVID test sites
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be setting up more COVID-19 testing sites in New York City before Christmas.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be setting up more COVID-19 testing sites in New York City before Christmas.