COVID-19 linked to increase in pregnancy-related deaths in the US

COVID-19 drove a dramatic increase in the number of women who died from pregnancy or childbirth complications in the U.S. last year, a crisis that has disproportionately claimed Black and Hispanic women as victims.

FDA OKs Novavax COVID-19 booster dose

The Food and Drug Administration has authorized a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine made by Novavax.

U.S. officials concerned about new COVID subvariants

COVID-19 infections from the omicron subvariants designated BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 are growing fast in Europe and appear to be rising in the U.S., too.

New York's food crisis is getting worse, group says

"It is the worst that we have ever seen it." The number of people in New York who need food is growing according to the Food Bank.

FDA authorizes updated COVID boosters for kids as young as 5

Only people who’ve gotten their initial Covid-19 vaccinations -- with any of the original-formula versions -- qualify for an updated booster.

White House: Get new COVID booster by Halloween

The White House is warning of a "challenging" virus season ahead and urging eligible Americans to get the updated COVID-19 boosters by Halloween to have maximum protection against the coronavirus by Thanksgiving and the holidays

Spike in respiratory illnesses sending kids to hospitals

With everyone back to school, more people heading back to the office, and COVID protocols being lifted, it seems like more people, especially kids, are getting sick.

COVID-19: Canada will no longer require masks on planes, drops vaccine mandate

The Canadian government will no longer require people to wear masks on planes. Government officials also confirmed Canada is dropping the vaccine requirement for people entering the country at the end of the month.

Bivalent booster: Pfizer seeks to expand shot to 5- to 11-year-olds

Pfizer is asking the FDA to expand use of its updated COVID-19 vaccine booster shot to children ages 5 to 11. The so-called bivalent shot is meant to be more effective against omicron variants of the coronavirus.

New COVID-like virus found in bat could spread to humans, resist vaccines

Researchers say the bat virus, named Khosta-2, can infect human cells and is resistant to the antibodies of people who’ve been vaccinated for COVID-19.

Should I get the new COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Your questions, answered

With flu season approaching in the U.S., as well as the availability of the new omicron-designed COVID-19 booster for everyone 12 and up, here are some answers to common questions about the shots.

Canada likely to drop vaccine requirement to enter, official says

Canada will likely drop the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for people who enter Canada by the end of September, an official familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.

COVID end 'is in sight,' WHO chief says

The head of the World Health Organization says the number of coronavirus deaths last week was the lowest reported number in the pandemic since March 2020. Could this be a turning point in the global outbreak?

With election looming, Hochul won't renew COVID emergency powers

Gov. Kathy Hochul says she won't be renewing New York's COVID-19 state of emergency, effectively ending her emergency powers related to the pandemic. Given how close the general election is, could this be a political move?

COVID forces Lea Michele to cancel 'Funny Girl' performances

The former Glee star announced on social media that she had tested positive for COVID-19. She is not slated to return to the show until September 20.