Child obesity increased during COVID-19 pandemic: study
A new study found the prevalence of obesity between the ages of 5 and 11 jumped by about 9.5% during the pandemic.
A new study found the prevalence of obesity between the ages of 5 and 11 jumped by about 9.5% during the pandemic.
NYC has NY's lowest COVID positivity rate
While New York's COVID positivity rate continues to rise, New York City has the lowest rate in the state.
While New York's COVID positivity rate continues to rise, New York City has the lowest rate in the state.
30-year-old who led anti-mask efforts in Texas community dies of COVID-19
A man who led efforts in his community against wearing masks and other preventative measures during the pandemic has died from COVID-19, one month after being admitted to the emergency room.
A man who led efforts in his community against wearing masks and other preventative measures during the pandemic has died from COVID-19, one month after being admitted to the emergency room.
Hostile school board meetings have members calling it quits
A growing number of school board members are resigning or questioning their willingness to serve as meetings have devolved into shouting contests between deeply political constituencies over how racial issues are taught, masks in schools, and COVID-19 vaccines and testing requirements.
A growing number of school board members are resigning or questioning their willingness to serve as meetings have devolved into shouting contests between deeply political constituencies over how racial issues are taught, masks in schools, and COVID-19 vaccines and testing requirements.
Florida feed store hides Ivermectin to prevent misuse by COVID-19 patients
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried says the Florida Poison Control Center is seeing an uptick in calls and cases from people taking Ivermectin, a medication used to treat parasites in cows and horses.
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried says the Florida Poison Control Center is seeing an uptick in calls and cases from people taking Ivermectin, a medication used to treat parasites in cows and horses.
Alabama health official says there’s ‘no room’ for rising COVID-19 death toll
“There is no room to put these bodies," Dr. Scott Harris said in a news conference this week.
“There is no room to put these bodies," Dr. Scott Harris said in a news conference this week.
Teacher took off mask for read-aloud and infected half the class with COVID-19, CDC report says
Health officials investigated a COVID-19 delta outbreak at an elementary school in California and found an unvaccinated, infected teacher who read aloud to students without a mask started the spread.
Health officials investigated a COVID-19 delta outbreak at an elementary school in California and found an unvaccinated, infected teacher who read aloud to students without a mask started the spread.
COVID-19 contact tracing takes back seat during latest surge
Health officials say with the overwhelming number of new cases, they’re not able to track every case and instead try to focus on infections that could have exposed large numbers of people or vulnerable groups.
Health officials say with the overwhelming number of new cases, they’re not able to track every case and instead try to focus on infections that could have exposed large numbers of people or vulnerable groups.
NY makes masks mandatory for students, staff in schools
All students, faculty and staff of public and private schools throughout New York will be required to wear masks inside school buildings.
All students, faculty and staff of public and private schools throughout New York will be required to wear masks inside school buildings.
Brutal benchmark: Arizona passes 1 million COVID-19 cases
The Arizona Department of Health Services on Friday reported 3,707 new cases of COVID-19 and 63 additional deaths. Over 18,000 deaths from the virus have now been reported.
The Arizona Department of Health Services on Friday reported 3,707 new cases of COVID-19 and 63 additional deaths. Over 18,000 deaths from the virus have now been reported.
Live music comeback on hold due to rising COVID cases
With coronavirus cases rising due to the delta variant, top headliners have been canceling upcoming shows. BTS, Limp Bizkit, Garth Brooks, Neil Young, Stevie Nicks recently have rescheduled shows and pushed back tour dates.
With coronavirus cases rising due to the delta variant, top headliners have been canceling upcoming shows. BTS, Limp Bizkit, Garth Brooks, Neil Young, Stevie Nicks recently have rescheduled shows and pushed back tour dates.
Vaccination sites opening at houses of worship across NYC this weekend
50 houses of worship from around New York City are hosting vaccination sites all weekend.
50 houses of worship from around New York City are hosting vaccination sites all weekend.
Half of US kids between 12 and 17 have received COVID-19 vaccine
The White House called it a “major milestone” Friday in its continuous effort to vaccinate adolescents.
The White House called it a “major milestone” Friday in its continuous effort to vaccinate adolescents.
Broadway theaters attack virus: 'This is absolutely doable'
One woman has seen the play "Pass Over" multiple times in just a few days. She's not exactly a super fan. Dr. Blythe Adamson's job is to find ways to lower the risks of COVID-19 transmission.
One woman has seen the play "Pass Over" multiple times in just a few days. She's not exactly a super fan. Dr. Blythe Adamson's job is to find ways to lower the risks of COVID-19 transmission.
'I miss my son': Chicago mom loses her 12-year-old boy to COVID
Since the pandemic began last year, nine children 15 years old or younger have died from COVID-19 in Cook County
Since the pandemic began last year, nine children 15 years old or younger have died from COVID-19 in Cook County
Here is the school closing and quarantine plan at NYC schools
New York City Schools Chancellor Meisha Porter laid out the plan Thursday for handling COVID cases and outbreaks within the public school system during the upcoming academic year.
New York City Schools Chancellor Meisha Porter laid out the plan Thursday for handling COVID cases and outbreaks within the public school system during the upcoming academic year.
COVID-19 surge: South Dakota cases increase nearly 4 times over 2 weeks
The number of COVID-19 cases in South Dakota increased significantly over a span of two weeks following one of the most popular motorcycle enthusiast rallies in the country which drew hundreds of thousands of people.
The number of COVID-19 cases in South Dakota increased significantly over a span of two weeks following one of the most popular motorcycle enthusiast rallies in the country which drew hundreds of thousands of people.
COVID-19 vaccine efficacy wanes under delta variant, study shows
While the COVID-19 vaccines showed to be effective against the delta variant, their protection decreased over time, weakening significantly within three months.
While the COVID-19 vaccines showed to be effective against the delta variant, their protection decreased over time, weakening significantly within three months.
Japan stops use of 1.63M Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses due to contamination
Japan is suspending use of about 1.63 million doses of Moderna vaccine after contamination was found in some unused vials.
Japan is suspending use of about 1.63 million doses of Moderna vaccine after contamination was found in some unused vials.
Half of US workers favor COVID-19 vaccine mandate, AP-NORC poll finds
The poll shows that about 59% of remote workers favor vaccine requirements in their own workplaces, compared with 47% of those who are currently working in person.
The poll shows that about 59% of remote workers favor vaccine requirements in their own workplaces, compared with 47% of those who are currently working in person.