COVID-19 severity depends on transmission, NIH study suggests
A study from the NIH suggests COVID-19 can have more of a severe impact on lungs if it’s transmitted through the air versus a contaminated surface.
A study from the NIH suggests COVID-19 can have more of a severe impact on lungs if it’s transmitted through the air versus a contaminated surface.
Arkansas hospital shows grim picture inside its COVID-19 ICU
Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas told the story of two unvaccinated fathers who are now critically ill after contracting COVID-19.
Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas told the story of two unvaccinated fathers who are now critically ill after contracting COVID-19.
NYC will be ready for rollout of vaccine boosters, officials say
New York City has at least 750,000 doses of vaccine right now and can order more daily and weekly, according to the director of the Test and Trace Corps.
New York City has at least 750,000 doses of vaccine right now and can order more daily and weekly, according to the director of the Test and Trace Corps.
‘We have the tools’: Biden says COVID-19 boosters could start in September
On Wednesday, the president outlined plans for booster shots for fully vaccinated Americans, which could begin as early as the week of Sept. 20.
On Wednesday, the president outlined plans for booster shots for fully vaccinated Americans, which could begin as early as the week of Sept. 20.
Biden to require COVID-19 vaccines for nursing home staff or face losing federal funds
The Biden administration will move to require nursing home staff to be vaccinated as a condition for receiving federal funding.
The Biden administration will move to require nursing home staff to be vaccinated as a condition for receiving federal funding.
Hochul says statewide mask mandate for schools is likely
Speaking at P.S. 143 in Queens, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul indicated she will likely issue a statewide mask mandate for schools after she assumes the office of governor.
Speaking at P.S. 143 in Queens, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul indicated she will likely issue a statewide mask mandate for schools after she assumes the office of governor.
Doctor says he won’t see unvaccinated patients, reports say
An Alabama doctor said he will stop treating unvaccinated patients, according to multiple reports.
An Alabama doctor said he will stop treating unvaccinated patients, according to multiple reports.
COVID-19 hospitalizations could hit 32,000 a day, CDC forecast says
The COVID-19 Forecast Hub at UMass Amherst, which is utilized by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, predicts new COVID-19 hospitalizations could reach 32,000 a day as soon as Sept. 13.
The COVID-19 Forecast Hub at UMass Amherst, which is utilized by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, predicts new COVID-19 hospitalizations could reach 32,000 a day as soon as Sept. 13.
COVID-19 hospitalizations hit record high among 30 to 39-year-olds, CDC tracker shows
New CDC data shows that more 30 to 39-year-olds are taking up hospital beds amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
New CDC data shows that more 30 to 39-year-olds are taking up hospital beds amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
CDC COVID-19 map shows most of US under high community transmission
The majority of the U.S. was under a high level of COVID-19 community transmission according to the latest map from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The majority of the U.S. was under a high level of COVID-19 community transmission according to the latest map from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Biden extends 100% federal reimbursement of states’ COVID-19 costs
President Joe Biden has ordered FEMA to continue to cover 100% of states’ costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic through the end of the year.
President Joe Biden has ordered FEMA to continue to cover 100% of states’ costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic through the end of the year.
Vaccine boosters available to immunocompromised New Yorkers
A third dose of either the Pfizer or the Moderna vaccine is now available to New Yorkers who have a weakened immune system.
A third dose of either the Pfizer or the Moderna vaccine is now available to New Yorkers who have a weakened immune system.
Japan weighs legal penalties as country expands COVID-19 state of emergency
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has officially expanded and extended the nation’s coronavirus state of emergency as government advisers recommend legal changes that would allow penalties for violations.
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has officially expanded and extended the nation’s coronavirus state of emergency as government advisers recommend legal changes that would allow penalties for violations.
Alabama runs out of ICU beds as southern states slammed with COVID-19 cases
Multiple southern states are seeing a shortage of ICU beds as COVID-19 cases continue to run rampant fueled by the delta variant.
Multiple southern states are seeing a shortage of ICU beds as COVID-19 cases continue to run rampant fueled by the delta variant.
20 bus drivers quit during first week of school in one Florida county
Many of Florida’s largest school districts are finding it difficult because of the pandemic to hire enough bus drivers, with some using managers and other stop-gap measures to get students to class as the new school year begins.
Many of Florida’s largest school districts are finding it difficult because of the pandemic to hire enough bus drivers, with some using managers and other stop-gap measures to get students to class as the new school year begins.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tests positive for COVID-19
According to his office, Gov. Greg Abbott tested positive today, which was his first positive test result amid daily tests.
According to his office, Gov. Greg Abbott tested positive today, which was his first positive test result amid daily tests.
TSA to extend mask mandate for travelers through January 2022
The Transportation Security Administration will extend a mask mandate on public transportation through Jan. 18, 2022, according to a TSA spokesperson.
The Transportation Security Administration will extend a mask mandate on public transportation through Jan. 18, 2022, according to a TSA spokesperson.
NYC businesses begin vax checks: No shot, no proof, no service
New COVID-19 measures in New York City are putting restaurant servers, bartenders and ticket agents on the frontline of enforcing vaccination rules. The city is asking restaurants, gyms, museums and many other indoor venues to have patrons show proof of vaccination against COVID-19. That includes tourists.
New COVID-19 measures in New York City are putting restaurant servers, bartenders and ticket agents on the frontline of enforcing vaccination rules. The city is asking restaurants, gyms, museums and many other indoor venues to have patrons show proof of vaccination against COVID-19. That includes tourists.
COVID-19 surge: Tennessee National Guard deploys over 550 soldiers to assist hospitals
Soldiers have been sent to 58 counties, including Shelby County, across the state to assist with COVID-19 testing, vaccinations and administrative support.
Soldiers have been sent to 58 counties, including Shelby County, across the state to assist with COVID-19 testing, vaccinations and administrative support.
These companies are requiring employees to get COVID-19 vaccinations
Multiple major companies are now requiring their employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid rising cases of the delta variant across the U.S.
Multiple major companies are now requiring their employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid rising cases of the delta variant across the U.S.