Survey: 69% of hiring managers want to see COVID-19 vaccination status on resumes

Among the hiring managers surveyed, about a third said they would automatically eliminate resumes that did not disclose the candidate’s vaccine status.

Anti-vaccine chiropractors are rising source of spreading COVID-19 misinformation

An investigation by The Associated Press has found that a vocal group of chiropractors has become an influential force in stirring up anti-vaccine misinformation during the pandemic.

Workers fired for COVID-19 vaccine refusal may lose unemployment benefits

Businesses are increasingly adopting COVID-19 vaccine requirements for their employees, and those who are fired for not complying could become ineligible for unemployment benefits.

Merck seeks FDA authorization of antiviral COVID-19 pill

Merck asked the FDA to authorize its pill against COVID-19 in what would add an entirely new and easy-to-use weapon against the pandemic.

North Carolina university giving students 'wellness day' to address mental health

“I encourage every student to use this time to rest and to check in with each other during that day,” Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz said in a statement Sunday.

Fauci OKs trick-or-treating this Halloween

Dr. Anthony Fauci said families can feel safe trick-or-treating outdoors this Halloween as America's COVID-19 cases decline, especially for those who are vaccinated.

Man sentenced in COVID-19 relief business loan fraud case

David Staveley, 54, of Andover, Massachusetts, and an accomplice were the first people in the country accused of fraudulently seeking Paycheck Protection Program loans when they were first charged in May 2020.

NIH: Moderna COVID-19 vaccine generates long-lasting immune memory cells

A recent report from the NIH found that the Moderna vaccine generates long-lasting memory cells that linger in the body to help fight unwanted illness.

California now requiring free menstrual products in public schools

California public schools and colleges must stock their restrooms with free menstrual products under a bill signed Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Major marathons and other races are returning with COVID precautions

While registration for many major races continues to be impacted because of international travel restrictions due to COVID-19, there are many success stories about large and small races going off every week.

De Blasio considering vaccine mandate for NYPD

Mayor de Blasio says he is looking at "all options'' when it comes to a possible COVID-19 vaccine mandate for the NYPD. The police commissioner supports a mandate but the largest police union opposes one. The NYPD has about 34,500 uniformed personnel and about 17,700 people in civilian support positions.

Vaccine panel to meet on Pfizer COVID-19 shots for ages 5-11 in November

A panel of vaccine experts will meet in early November to consider whether to recommend the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children younger than 12.

September jobs report: US adds weak 194K jobs as delta maintains hold

U.S. employers added just 194,000 jobs in September, a second straight tepid gain and evidence that the pandemic still has a grip on the economy.

95% of Americans agree misinformation is a problem, poll shows

Almost all Americans surveyed agree that misinformation is a problem. But few are very concerned that they themselves might be responsible

VIDEO: NYPD officers help save baby who had stopped breathing

The NYPD released body camera video of police officers from New York's 75th precinct as they helped to save a one-year-old baby who had stopped breathing.

California makes it illegal to 'stealth,' or remove condom without consent

California became the first state to prohibit “stealthing,” or removing a condom without permission during intercourse. Now, sex workers can sue clients who remove condoms.