Florida mother dies from COVID-19 days after giving birth

A West Melbourne family is going through unimaginable heartbreak after a woman gave birth and then died shortly after due to COVID-19.

Actress Christina Applegate reveals she has multiple sclerosis

Christina Applegate, known for her roles in “Married... with Children” and “Anchorman,” revealed she has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

Vaccination rate among eligible NYC schoolchildren still lags

Monday was the last day for eligible students in New York City to get their shots in order to be fully vaccinated by the first day of school on Sept. 13.

France mandates COVID-19 pass to enter restaurants, trains

The measure is part of a government plan to encourage more people to get a COVID-19 vaccine shot and slow down a surge in infections.

Chances of heart inflammation after COVID-19 vaccine are slim, study finds

A recent study found that the chances of developing heart inflammation complications after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine are slimmer than a person’s chances of getting struck by lightning.

Canada reopens border to vaccinated U.S. visitors

As of Monday, Aug. 9, Canada has lifted its prohibition on Americans crossing the border to shop, vacation or visit, but the United States is keeping similar restrictions in place for Canadians.

Pediatricians warn of 'pressing risk' among children as delta variant spreads

The American Academy of Pediatrics wrote a letter to the FDA urging it to work “aggressively” toward authorizing a COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 12.

Georgia couple dies of COVID-19 hours of each other

A Georgia couple died from the coronavirus within hours of each other, leaving behind two teenagers. Their loved ones in Hampton now beg anyone who will listen to get the shot.

New Orleans Jazz Fest canceled for 2021 amid surging COVID-19 cases

The New Orleans Jazz Fest, which had been postponed from 2020 to October 2021, has again been canceled due to surging COVID-19 cases in Louisiana.

To shake hands or not? An age-old human gesture now in limbo

As workers return to the office, friends reunite and more church services shift from Zoom to in person, this exact question is befuddling growing numbers of people: to shake or not to shake?

Will I need a coronavirus booster shot?

Studies are underway to try to figure out when, and if, booster shots are needed for the coronavirus vaccine.

US averaging 100,000 new COVID-19 infections a day

The COVID-19 outbreak in the United States crossed 100,000 new confirmed daily infections Saturday, a milestone last exceeded during the winter surge and driven by the highly transmissible delta variant and low vaccination rates in the South.

COVID-19 boosters: Some in US getting extra shot without FDA approval

An untold number of Americans have managed to get COVID-19 booster shots even though the U.S. government hasn't approved them.

CDC warns not to eat raw cake batter after multi-state E.coli outbreak

Health officials have traced an E.coli outbreak to cake mix. People infected during this year’s outbreak all indicated they had eaten raw cake batter.