Austria's nationwide lockdown begins, with COVID-19 vaccine mandate looming
The new lockdown measures kicked in Monday a day after many Austrians hurriedly enjoyed a last day out at coffeehouses and Christmas markets across the country.
The new lockdown measures kicked in Monday a day after many Austrians hurriedly enjoyed a last day out at coffeehouses and Christmas markets across the country.
Mask-wearing cuts new COVID-19 cases by 53%, global studies suggest
A team reviewed the results of several studies worldwide and said findings suggest that mask-wearing was found to reduce new COVID-19 cases by more than half.
A team reviewed the results of several studies worldwide and said findings suggest that mask-wearing was found to reduce new COVID-19 cases by more than half.
As tourism brightens, Times Square hopes to regain luster
With vaccinated foreign tourists now welcomed back into the United States, New York City is hoping a stream of moneyed travelers will hasten the area’s economic comeback.
With vaccinated foreign tourists now welcomed back into the United States, New York City is hoping a stream of moneyed travelers will hasten the area’s economic comeback.
Pregnant women with COVID-19 face increased risk of stillbirths
Pregnant women with COVID-19 face increased chances for stillbirths compared with uninfected women.
Pregnant women with COVID-19 face increased chances for stillbirths compared with uninfected women.
COVID-19 booster shots: FDA official explains 'simplified' decision
The U.S. booster campaign is getting a lot simpler now that regulators have opened extra vaccine shots to all adults. The Food and Drug Administration’s Dr. Peter Marks says the new approach will streamline booster decisions as COVID-19 cases begin rising again across the country.
The U.S. booster campaign is getting a lot simpler now that regulators have opened extra vaccine shots to all adults. The Food and Drug Administration’s Dr. Peter Marks says the new approach will streamline booster decisions as COVID-19 cases begin rising again across the country.
Canada approves Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids
Canada's health regulator has approved Pfizer's kid-size COVID-19 shot. Health Canada authorized the shots for children ages 5 to 11 on Friday. And as in the U.S., the doses will be a third of the amount given to teens and adults.
Canada's health regulator has approved Pfizer's kid-size COVID-19 shot. Health Canada authorized the shots for children ages 5 to 11 on Friday. And as in the U.S., the doses will be a third of the amount given to teens and adults.
FDA panel member opposed to COVID booster for all explains why
The Food and Drug Administration, which approved the use of boosters for COVID-19 by two drug manufacturers Friday, bypassed the recommendation of an advisory committee.
The Food and Drug Administration, which approved the use of boosters for COVID-19 by two drug manufacturers Friday, bypassed the recommendation of an advisory committee.
Security guard arrested after not wearing mask on bus dies in Santa Rita Jail
The story of what happened to Maurice Monk, a 45-year-old security guard who suffered from mental illness and who died in a cell on Monday, raises questions about the care he received while incarcerated and why he was in Santa Rita Jail in the first place.
The story of what happened to Maurice Monk, a 45-year-old security guard who suffered from mental illness and who died in a cell on Monday, raises questions about the care he received while incarcerated and why he was in Santa Rita Jail in the first place.
Fauci worried about uptick in COVID-19 hospitalization among fully vaccinated
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases says he's concerned over the uptick in hospitalizations among people fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases says he's concerned over the uptick in hospitalizations among people fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
House panel on COVID-19 pandemic subpoenas former Trump aide Navarro
In a memo, Rep. James Clyburn, D-S.C., alleged Navarro prioritized politics and promoted former President Donald Trump’s unfounded claims that the 2020 election results were fraudulent.
In a memo, Rep. James Clyburn, D-S.C., alleged Navarro prioritized politics and promoted former President Donald Trump’s unfounded claims that the 2020 election results were fraudulent.
NYC urges vaccine boosters for all adults but some providers push back
This week, New York City officials encouraged all New Yorkers over 18 to get a booster shot of the COVID vaccine. But some pharmacies, like CVS, are still asking patients who want boosters if they have pre-existing conditions or are at least 65.
This week, New York City officials encouraged all New Yorkers over 18 to get a booster shot of the COVID vaccine. But some pharmacies, like CVS, are still asking patients who want boosters if they have pre-existing conditions or are at least 65.
Fauci: COVID-19 not yet endemic, US still doesn’t have ‘control’ over virus
Speaking at a White House press briefing on Wednesday, Dr. Anthony Fauci said COVID-19 is far from being an endemic illness, but said continued vaccination efforts could eventually bring the coronavirus under control.
Speaking at a White House press briefing on Wednesday, Dr. Anthony Fauci said COVID-19 is far from being an endemic illness, but said continued vaccination efforts could eventually bring the coronavirus under control.
COVID deaths could drop to seasonal flu levels in 2022, Bill Gates says
At a conference in Singapore, Bill Gates said COVID deaths and infections could fall to the levels of the seasonal flu as more people get vaccinated and more treatments are developed.
At a conference in Singapore, Bill Gates said COVID deaths and infections could fall to the levels of the seasonal flu as more people get vaccinated and more treatments are developed.
Holiday gatherings: CDC guidance sheds light on how to celebrate safely amid COVID-19
The CDC says there are several ways this year to enjoy holiday traditions while also protecting your health and the health of your family and friends.
The CDC says there are several ways this year to enjoy holiday traditions while also protecting your health and the health of your family and friends.
Germany implements new COVID-19 measures amid coronavirus surge
Germany has approved new measures to rein in record coronavirus infections as Chancellor Angela Merkel has called the pandemic situation in the country “really worrying” and demanded “consequent action” to contain the spread of the virus.
Germany has approved new measures to rein in record coronavirus infections as Chancellor Angela Merkel has called the pandemic situation in the country “really worrying” and demanded “consequent action” to contain the spread of the virus.
US unemployment claims drop seventh straight week to 268,000
U.S. jobless claims dipped by 1,000 last week from the week before to a pandemic low of 268,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
U.S. jobless claims dipped by 1,000 last week from the week before to a pandemic low of 268,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Get vaccinated and tested before holiday gatherings, de Blasio says
Getting tested to make sure you are COVID-negative before traveling somewhere and coming back "is such a smart thing to do," the mayor said.
Getting tested to make sure you are COVID-negative before traveling somewhere and coming back "is such a smart thing to do," the mayor said.
Census: No great migration occurred during COVID-19 pandemic
Contrary to popular belief, there has been no great migration in the U.S. during the pandemic.
Contrary to popular belief, there has been no great migration in the U.S. during the pandemic.
Oklahoma governor challenges Pentagon's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for National Guard troops
A dispute between the Oklahoma governor and the Pentagon over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate is setting up the first critical test of the military’s authority to require National Guard troops to get the shot. It's also laying the groundwork for potential protests from other states.
A dispute between the Oklahoma governor and the Pentagon over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate is setting up the first critical test of the military’s authority to require National Guard troops to get the shot. It's also laying the groundwork for potential protests from other states.
Moderna asks FDA to expand COVID-19 booster access to all adults 18 and older
In October, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization for Moderna's COVID-19 booster for adults who are 65 and older, as well as adults between 18 and 64 who are at risk for severe COVID-19.
In October, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization for Moderna's COVID-19 booster for adults who are 65 and older, as well as adults between 18 and 64 who are at risk for severe COVID-19.