Proof of vaccination: Vaccine mandate begins at Los Angeles restaurants, gyms, personal care services
Beginning Monday, residents in the city of Los Angeles are required to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 in order to enter indoor restaurants, gyms, entertainment and recreational facilities, personal care establishments and some city buildings.
Beginning Monday, residents in the city of Los Angeles are required to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 in order to enter indoor restaurants, gyms, entertainment and recreational facilities, personal care establishments and some city buildings.
NYC schools vaccinating young children
New York City public schools are starting to hold pop-up vaccination sites for young children now allowed to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
New York City public schools are starting to hold pop-up vaccination sites for young children now allowed to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccine for kids: Jill Biden, surgeon general kick off US campaign
The Biden administration is encouraging school districts to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics for kids and provide information to parents on the benefits.
The Biden administration is encouraging school districts to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics for kids and provide information to parents on the benefits.
Why New Yorkers are seeing more rats this year
You might be accustomed to seeing rats in the subway system, scrounging for food on the street, or even inside your apartment building. Don't be shocked if you see more of them this year.
You might be accustomed to seeing rats in the subway system, scrounging for food on the street, or even inside your apartment building. Don't be shocked if you see more of them this year.
This is the ‘most anxious’ major city in the US
You might be surprised to see where the Big Apple ranks in a survey of adult residents who reported feeling "nervous, anxious or on edge" for at least several days in the last two weeks.
You might be surprised to see where the Big Apple ranks in a survey of adult residents who reported feeling "nervous, anxious or on edge" for at least several days in the last two weeks.
After drinking water crisis, Newark is winning war on lead
An ambitious program to replace thousands of residential lead water lines in New Jersey's largest city is about to be completed years ahead of schedule.
An ambitious program to replace thousands of residential lead water lines in New Jersey's largest city is about to be completed years ahead of schedule.
Study of veterans highlights how COVID-19 vaccine protection wanes over time
A recent study of veterans’ records has provided new insight into just how much the protection offered by COVID-19 vaccines diminishes over time.
A recent study of veterans’ records has provided new insight into just how much the protection offered by COVID-19 vaccines diminishes over time.
Schools playing major role in youth vaccination effort
Many elementary schools around the U.S. are preparing to offer COVID-19 shots that educators see as key to keeping students learning in person and making the classroom experience closer to what it once was.
Many elementary schools around the U.S. are preparing to offer COVID-19 shots that educators see as key to keeping students learning in person and making the classroom experience closer to what it once was.
Federal workers offer first test of Biden vaccine mandates
About 4 million federal workers, from FBI agents to Bureau of Prisons guards to U.S. Food and Drug Administration workers, are to be vaccinated by Nov. 22 under the president’s executive order aimed at stopping the spread of the coronavirus.
About 4 million federal workers, from FBI agents to Bureau of Prisons guards to U.S. Food and Drug Administration workers, are to be vaccinated by Nov. 22 under the president’s executive order aimed at stopping the spread of the coronavirus.
CDC warns against giving kids pain relievers before COVID-19 vaccine
“It is not recommended you give pain relievers before vaccination to try to prevent side effects,” the agency said on its website.
“It is not recommended you give pain relievers before vaccination to try to prevent side effects,” the agency said on its website.
Mayo Clinic developing blood test that can spot more than 50 types of cancer
Galleri, which is not covered by insurance, costs $949 and must be ordered by a licensed health care provider.
Galleri, which is not covered by insurance, costs $949 and must be ordered by a licensed health care provider.
26 states file suits against Biden's vaccine mandate for big companies
At least 26 Republican-led states filed lawsuits challenging a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employers issued by President Biden's administration.
At least 26 Republican-led states filed lawsuits challenging a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employers issued by President Biden's administration.
City reaches vaccine agreement with unions, but not FDNY
New York City and four unions representing city workers reached an agreement on COVID-19 vaccinations, but no deal was reached with the FDNY.
New York City and four unions representing city workers reached an agreement on COVID-19 vaccinations, but no deal was reached with the FDNY.
October jobs report: US hiring rebounds with 531,000 jobs added
The October 2021 U.S. jobs report showed employers stepped up their hiring, adding a solid 531,000 jobs — the most since July.
The October 2021 U.S. jobs report showed employers stepped up their hiring, adding a solid 531,000 jobs — the most since July.
Biden admin considering vaccine mandate for businesses with fewer than 100 employees
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is considering whether businesses with fewer than 100 employees should be subject to the same COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandate it is implementing on big businesses.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is considering whether businesses with fewer than 100 employees should be subject to the same COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandate it is implementing on big businesses.
Pfizer says COVID-19 pill cut hospital, death risk by nearly 90%
Pfizer said its experimental antiviral pill for COVID-19 cut rates of hospitalization and death by nearly 90% in high-risk patients.
Pfizer said its experimental antiviral pill for COVID-19 cut rates of hospitalization and death by nearly 90% in high-risk patients.
Idaho man dies of rabies in 1st reported case since 1978, health department says
The Idaho health department’s investigation revealed that the man was possibly exposed to rabies when a bat flew by him and got caught in his clothing back in August.
The Idaho health department’s investigation revealed that the man was possibly exposed to rabies when a bat flew by him and got caught in his clothing back in August.
Iowa study: 82.5% of deer tested positive for COVID-19
When researchers in Iowa first began testing deer for COVID-19 in April of 2020, they didn’t find any signs of the virus for months. That changed in the fall when the first positives popped up in September and October.
When researchers in Iowa first began testing deer for COVID-19 in April of 2020, they didn’t find any signs of the virus for months. That changed in the fall when the first positives popped up in September and October.
American Airlines delays COVID-19 vaccine mandate following Biden's updated deadline
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements released Thursday call for companies with 100 or more employees to be vaccinated by Jan. 4 or be tested weekly.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements released Thursday call for companies with 100 or more employees to be vaccinated by Jan. 4 or be tested weekly.
Florida to sue Biden administration over COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Hours after the Biden administration set a January 4 deadline for COVID-19 vaccines, the governor and state attorney general Ashley Moody announced plans for a lawsuit against the federal government.
Hours after the Biden administration set a January 4 deadline for COVID-19 vaccines, the governor and state attorney general Ashley Moody announced plans for a lawsuit against the federal government.