Proof of COVID-19 vaccine will be required for all US land border crossers
The rules pertain to non-U.S. nationals. American citizens and permanent residents may still enter the U.S. regardless of their vaccination status.
The rules pertain to non-U.S. nationals. American citizens and permanent residents may still enter the U.S. regardless of their vaccination status.
COVID-19 vaccine mandate: Biden administration asks court to allow workplace rule
The Biden administration is asking a federal court to let it move ahead with a workplace rule that would require employees at larger companies to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or face weekly testing.
The Biden administration is asking a federal court to let it move ahead with a workplace rule that would require employees at larger companies to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or face weekly testing.
Jury finds CVS, Walgreens, Walmart responsible for role in opioid crisis
The counties blamed pharmacies operated by CVS, Walgreens and Walmart for not stopping the flood of pills that caused hundreds of overdose deaths and cost each of the two counties about $1 billion, their attorney said.
The counties blamed pharmacies operated by CVS, Walgreens and Walmart for not stopping the flood of pills that caused hundreds of overdose deaths and cost each of the two counties about $1 billion, their attorney said.
Denver revives mask mandate, other cities relax rules amid rising COVID-19 cases
Some places in the U.S. have reinstated mask mandates while others have dropped them. But U.S. health officials say it may be too soon to drop mask mandates altogether as COVID-19 cases in the U.S. rise.
Some places in the U.S. have reinstated mask mandates while others have dropped them. But U.S. health officials say it may be too soon to drop mask mandates altogether as COVID-19 cases in the U.S. rise.
Turning your pandemic purchase regrets into cash
While shoppers shared all different pandemic purchase regrets, money-saving expert Andrea Woroch says take your guilt and turn it into something positive.
While shoppers shared all different pandemic purchase regrets, money-saving expert Andrea Woroch says take your guilt and turn it into something positive.
Mask mandates return to this New York county
People will soon have to wear masks indoors again in western New York's most populous county because of a spike in COVID-19 positives and hospitalizations.
People will soon have to wear masks indoors again in western New York's most populous county because of a spike in COVID-19 positives and hospitalizations.
Shortage of vaccinated nurses prompts closure of ER on Long Island
Mount Sinai South Nassau said the decision to close the Long Beach Emergency Room came after all options were exhausted.
Mount Sinai South Nassau said the decision to close the Long Beach Emergency Room came after all options were exhausted.
More US adults opting to never have children, Pew survey finds
The number of childless adults between 18 and 49 years of age who have chosen to not have children in the future has increased 7% since the Pew Research Center conducted the same survey in 2018.
The number of childless adults between 18 and 49 years of age who have chosen to not have children in the future has increased 7% since the Pew Research Center conducted the same survey in 2018.
Fauci warns against ‘prematurely’ dropping mask rules amid COVID-19 spike
Dr. Anthony Fauci responded to a move by Washington, D.C. officials to remove indoor mask mandates, saying the move is premature and could lead to a spike in cases amid a recent COVID-19 surge in parts of the country.
Dr. Anthony Fauci responded to a move by Washington, D.C. officials to remove indoor mask mandates, saying the move is premature and could lead to a spike in cases amid a recent COVID-19 surge in parts of the country.
TSA: Vaccine mandate for federal workers won't impact holiday travel
The vaccine mandate requires millions of federal employees to have either at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine or an approved exemption. TSA said 93% of its workforce is in compliance.
The vaccine mandate requires millions of federal employees to have either at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine or an approved exemption. TSA said 93% of its workforce is in compliance.
COVID-19 infected deer could act as ‘reservoirs’ for virus, study suggests
Penn State veterinarians found an explosive number of COVID-19 cases in deer, leaving them to wonder if humans can contract the virus from the animals.
Penn State veterinarians found an explosive number of COVID-19 cases in deer, leaving them to wonder if humans can contract the virus from the animals.
Child COVID-19 vaccines help prevent new variants, experts say
Scientists say vaccinating kids should not only slow the spread of the coronavirus but also help prevent potentially-dangerous variants from emerging. Each new infection brings another opportunity for the virus to mutate and evolve dangerous new traits.
Scientists say vaccinating kids should not only slow the spread of the coronavirus but also help prevent potentially-dangerous variants from emerging. Each new infection brings another opportunity for the virus to mutate and evolve dangerous new traits.
Is traveling safe during the pandemic this holiday season?
Traveling this holiday season can be safe if you're fully vaccinated for COVID-19. For those who haven't gotten their shots, officials advise delaying travel.
Traveling this holiday season can be safe if you're fully vaccinated for COVID-19. For those who haven't gotten their shots, officials advise delaying travel.
New report slams Cuomo on 'revised' nursing home deaths, sex harassment
A legislative investigation released Monday found "overwhelming evidence" that former Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed women and staff "substantially revised" nursing home deaths.
A legislative investigation released Monday found "overwhelming evidence" that former Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed women and staff "substantially revised" nursing home deaths.
Harris to announce $1.5B investment to fight health care worker shortage
The money, which includes funds from the American Rescue Plan and other sources, will support more than 22,700 providers, marking the largest number of providers enrolled in these programs in history, according to the White House.
The money, which includes funds from the American Rescue Plan and other sources, will support more than 22,700 providers, marking the largest number of providers enrolled in these programs in history, according to the White House.
More than 90% of federal workers get at least 1st COVID-19 shot by Monday deadline
More than 90% of federal workers have received at least one COVID-19 shot by President Biden's Monday deadline, a U.S. official said.
More than 90% of federal workers have received at least one COVID-19 shot by President Biden's Monday deadline, a U.S. official said.
COVID cases, hospitalizations in NY hit highest number since April
Nearly 6,100 people a day are now testing positive for COVID-19 in New York, up 22% from the seven days through Nov. 11 and the highest seven-day average since mid-April.
Nearly 6,100 people a day are now testing positive for COVID-19 in New York, up 22% from the seven days through Nov. 11 and the highest seven-day average since mid-April.
Austria's nationwide lockdown begins, with COVID-19 vaccine mandate looming
The new lockdown measures kicked in Monday a day after many Austrians hurriedly enjoyed a last day out at coffeehouses and Christmas markets across the country.
The new lockdown measures kicked in Monday a day after many Austrians hurriedly enjoyed a last day out at coffeehouses and Christmas markets across the country.
Mask-wearing cuts new COVID-19 cases by 53%, global studies suggest
A team reviewed the results of several studies worldwide and said findings suggest that mask-wearing was found to reduce new COVID-19 cases by more than half.
A team reviewed the results of several studies worldwide and said findings suggest that mask-wearing was found to reduce new COVID-19 cases by more than half.
As tourism brightens, Times Square hopes to regain luster
With vaccinated foreign tourists now welcomed back into the United States, New York City is hoping a stream of moneyed travelers will hasten the area’s economic comeback.
With vaccinated foreign tourists now welcomed back into the United States, New York City is hoping a stream of moneyed travelers will hasten the area’s economic comeback.