United Airlines to fire 593 employees who refused COVID-19 vaccine
United Airlines said it has already begun firing hundreds of employees who have refused to get vaccinated against the novel coronavirus.
United Airlines said it has already begun firing hundreds of employees who have refused to get vaccinated against the novel coronavirus.
COVID-19 risk among kids increased amid delta, start of school year, AAP warns
The COVID-19 risk among children has increased amid the delta variant and the start of the school year, a pediatricians group said.
The COVID-19 risk among children has increased amid the delta variant and the start of the school year, a pediatricians group said.
Urgent CDC advisory ‘strongly recommends’ pregnant people get COVID-19 vaccine
The CDC said it “strongly recommends” COVID-19 vaccination either before or during pregnancy because “the benefits of vaccination outweigh known or potential risks.”
The CDC said it “strongly recommends” COVID-19 vaccination either before or during pregnancy because “the benefits of vaccination outweigh known or potential risks.”
Dr. Mary Bassett, former NYC health commissioner, named to state top job
Former New York City Health Commissioner Mary Bassett will become the top health official in the state as it seeks to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday.
Former New York City Health Commissioner Mary Bassett will become the top health official in the state as it seeks to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday.
More minorities getting COVID-19 vaccine, White House says
New data from the Kaiser Family Foundation shows more Black and Latino Americans are getting the COVID-19 vaccine compared to earlier this year.
New data from the Kaiser Family Foundation shows more Black and Latino Americans are getting the COVID-19 vaccine compared to earlier this year.
COVID-19 booster side effects similar to those after 2nd vaccine dose, CDC study finds
COVID-19 booster shot side effects were similar to those observed after a second dose of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, a CDC study said.
COVID-19 booster shot side effects were similar to those observed after a second dose of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, a CDC study said.
2 accused of selling fake COVID-19 vaccine cards in Metro Detroit
Two people from Metro Detroit are accused of selling fake COVID-19 vaccine cards on social media.
Two people from Metro Detroit are accused of selling fake COVID-19 vaccine cards on social media.
YouTube bans content containing misinformation about all vaccines
YouTube is banning all anti-vaccine content on its platform, expanding beyond COVID-19 vaccines, and has also taken down several well-known channels as part of the policy.
YouTube is banning all anti-vaccine content on its platform, expanding beyond COVID-19 vaccines, and has also taken down several well-known channels as part of the policy.
North Carolina hospital system fires 175 for failing to comply with COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Novant Health said roughly 175 out of its 35,000-plus workers have been fired for failing to comply with its COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
Novant Health said roughly 175 out of its 35,000-plus workers have been fired for failing to comply with its COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
China kills 3 pet cats that tested positive for COVID-19
Authorities in a Chinese city killed three pet cats after testing positive for COVID-19, despite an online appeal by the owner, local media reported.
Authorities in a Chinese city killed three pet cats after testing positive for COVID-19, despite an online appeal by the owner, local media reported.
NYC vaccine mandate impacts
There are questions about how many workers will not be vaccinated by the deadline set by New York City.
There are questions about how many workers will not be vaccinated by the deadline set by New York City.
COVID-19-related assaults on hospital staff prompt panic buttons
Nurses and hundreds of other staff members will soon begin wearing panic buttons at a Missouri hospital where assaults on workers tripled after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nurses and hundreds of other staff members will soon begin wearing panic buttons at a Missouri hospital where assaults on workers tripled after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nearly 200M US adults have at least 1 COVID-19 vaccine dose, White House says
Members of the White House COVID-19 Response Team said on Tuesday that nearly 200 million U.S. adults are on track to have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Members of the White House COVID-19 Response Team said on Tuesday that nearly 200 million U.S. adults are on track to have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Illinois man dies of rabies after contact with bat, declining treatment
An Illinois man has died from rabies. It was the first human case of rabies in the state since 1954.
An Illinois man has died from rabies. It was the first human case of rabies in the state since 1954.
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children likely won't be available until November
It is possible that, depending on how quickly the FDA offers approval, the shots could become available earlier in November, according to one official.
It is possible that, depending on how quickly the FDA offers approval, the shots could become available earlier in November, according to one official.
2 dead after taking ivermectin in New Mexico
Two people have died in New Mexico after taking a deworming drug to treat COVID-19, officials said.
Two people have died in New Mexico after taking a deworming drug to treat COVID-19, officials said.
Vaccinated couple dies 1 minute apart while holding hands
A vaccinated Michigan couple died of COVID-19 less than one minute apart and while holding hands, according to their daughter.
A vaccinated Michigan couple died of COVID-19 less than one minute apart and while holding hands, according to their daughter.
Fake prescription pills containing fentanyl killing Americans at 'unprecedented rate,' DEA says
The DEA said fake prescription pills containing potentially lethal doses of fentanyl and methamphetamine are becoming increasingly more available.
The DEA said fake prescription pills containing potentially lethal doses of fentanyl and methamphetamine are becoming increasingly more available.
NYC school teachers want U.S. Supreme Court to take up COVID mandate battle
Lawyers for teachers who don't want New York City schools to impose a vaccine mandate for them and other workers say they will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene.
Lawyers for teachers who don't want New York City schools to impose a vaccine mandate for them and other workers say they will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene.
Pfizer submits data to FDA on COVID-19 vaccine in kids ages 5 to 11
Pfizer-BioNTech has submitted data to the FDA from the Phase 2/3 trial of its COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5 to 11.
Pfizer-BioNTech has submitted data to the FDA from the Phase 2/3 trial of its COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5 to 11.