COVID-19 has killed as many Americans as 1918 Spanish flu

COVID-19 has now killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 Spanish flu pandemic did — approximately 675,000.

CDC study: Moderna vaccine most effective at preventing hospitalization

A CDC study comparing the three vaccines authorized in the U.S. found that Moderna’s is most effective at preventing hospitalization due to COVID-19.

East Harlem school closed after COVID outbreak

19 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed at a school in East Harlem, but none of the infected are students.

CDC report: One third of COVID-19 patients report long-term symptoms

A recent CDC report found that a third of COVID-19 patients reported long-term symptoms nearly two months after testing positive for the virus.

CDC: Health care-associated infections up amid COVID-19 pandemic

Last week, the CDC published data from more than 3,000 hospitals showing that infections people contracted while in hospitals went up in 2020, after going down for several years in a row.

Italy to require COVID-19 health passes from all workers

Anyone who does not have one of the mandatory passes by October 15 will face suspension without pay for up to five days.

Thousands of students request mask exemptions in Pennsylvania

Thousands of students have requested to go mask-free in Pennsylvania schools, claiming a medical exemption amid fierce local opposition to the state's new face-covering mandate.

Idled taxis transformed into mini vegetable gardens

It's a new take on the "rooftop garden" — workers from two taxi cooperatives in Thailand installed miniature veggie gardens on the roofs of cabs idled by the coronavirus crisis.

COVID-19 is leading cause of death among law enforcement

According to a new study from the National Law Enforcement Officer's memorial fund, 346 officers had died from the virus since the pandemic began.

Poll: 1 in 7 Americans have ended friendship over vaccinations

The pandemic has brought so many changes for all of us over the last 18 months, including the loss of friendships. The breakups have accelerated along with the vaccine rollouts.

Hochul vows to fight lawsuit over vaccine mandate

Gov. Kathy Hochul vowed to fight a lawsuit launched by a group of Christian health care practitioners who argue that New York’s vaccine mandate for health care workers is unconstitutional because it lacks a religious exemption.

Mississippi records highest COVID-19 death rate in the US

Mississippi has surpassed New Jersey as the state with the highest rate of COVID-19 deaths in the U.S., with roughly 1 of every 320 Mississippians having succumbed to the coronavirus.

Biden tasks OSHA with enforcing COVID-19 vaccine mandates

President Joe Biden directed OSHA to write a rule forcing employers with at least 100 workers to require staff get vaccinated or produce weekly test results showing they are virus free.

Hospitals in multiple states rationing health care amid crushing COVID-19 surge

Idaho's public health leaders have expanded health care rationing statewide amid a massive increase in the number of coronavirus patients requiring hospitalization.

Florida surpasses 50K COVID-19 deaths after battling delta wave

Health officials say the state of Florida has surpassed 50,000 coronavirus deaths since the pandemic began. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has tallied 50,811 deaths after adding more than 1,500 COVID-19 deaths provided by state authorities on Thursday. 

24 GOP state attorneys general threaten lawsuit over federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates

Two dozen Republican attorneys general are warning the White House of impending legal action if a proposed coronavirus vaccine requirement for as many as 100 million Americans goes into effect.

Flags displayed on National Mall in honor of 600,000+ COVID-19 deaths in U.S.

A new art exhibition is being installed on the National Mall that features more than 600,000 white flags, each one representing a life lost to COVID-19 in the U.S. during the pandemic.

Aluminum prices soar, adding to construction headaches

Aluminum prices have surged 47% in 2021. Aluminum is used in roofing, fencing, siding, gutters, insulation, nails, and many other products connected to construction.