Pediatric COVID-19 cases ‘exponentially’ increased over summer, AAP says
There was about a 240% increase in pediatric COVID-19 cases from early July to early September, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
There was about a 240% increase in pediatric COVID-19 cases from early July to early September, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Army: ‘Relief of duties, discharge’ possible for those who refuse COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. Army announced Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for soldiers is being implemented, saying those who refuse could face relief of duties or discharge.
The U.S. Army announced Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for soldiers is being implemented, saying those who refuse could face relief of duties or discharge.
Widow: Unvaccinated to blame for vaccinated husband's death
“It’s that kind of attitude that killed my husband.”
“It’s that kind of attitude that killed my husband.”
SoCal nurse, husband leave behind 5 kids, including newborn, after dying of COVID-19
A Southern California nurse leaves behind five children, including a newborn, and her husband after dying of COVID-19.
A Southern California nurse leaves behind five children, including a newborn, and her husband after dying of COVID-19.
Census: Relief payments staved off hardship in COVID-19 crash
The share of Americans living in poverty rose slightly as the COVID-19 pandemic shook the economy last year, but massive relief payments pumped out by Congress eased hardship for many, the Census Bureau reported.
The share of Americans living in poverty rose slightly as the COVID-19 pandemic shook the economy last year, but massive relief payments pumped out by Congress eased hardship for many, the Census Bureau reported.
Broadway: Dates, theatres for all shows opening, resuming
With Broadway shows suspended since March 2020 due to the pandemic, theatergoers are eager to return to the Great White Way.
With Broadway shows suspended since March 2020 due to the pandemic, theatergoers are eager to return to the Great White Way.
History of vaccine mandates and dissent
Backlash to the COVID vaccine requirements now and soon-to-be imposed by universities, cities, states and -- most recently -- the federal government is not only nothing new but also nothing surprising to students of history.
Backlash to the COVID vaccine requirements now and soon-to-be imposed by universities, cities, states and -- most recently -- the federal government is not only nothing new but also nothing surprising to students of history.
Biden ‘exploring’ clemency for some prisoners amid COVID-19 pandemic
The White House confirmed President Joe Biden is looking to exercise clemency for non-violent drug offenders on CARES Act home confinement with four years or less to serve.
The White House confirmed President Joe Biden is looking to exercise clemency for non-violent drug offenders on CARES Act home confinement with four years or less to serve.
New York City public schools reopen for in-person instruction
For the first time since March 2020, classroom doors reopened for about a million New York City public school students.
For the first time since March 2020, classroom doors reopened for about a million New York City public school students.
Iowa school mask mandates allowed, judge rules
A federal judge has ordered the state of Iowa to immediately halt enforcement of a law passed in May that prevents school boards from ordering masks to be worn to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
A federal judge has ordered the state of Iowa to immediately halt enforcement of a law passed in May that prevents school boards from ordering masks to be worn to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Vaccine rule enforcement has New York City businesses worried
New York City is now enforcing the indoor vaccine mandate.
New York City is now enforcing the indoor vaccine mandate.
Do cloth face coverings work against coronavirus?
If you're planning on flying in Europe any time soon you may want to pack an extra mask. That's because several airlines have banned cloth face coverings.
If you're planning on flying in Europe any time soon you may want to pack an extra mask. That's because several airlines have banned cloth face coverings.
New pandemic rules for NYC restaurants, city workers, schools in effect
Enforcement of New York City's indoor vaccination mandate has started.
Enforcement of New York City's indoor vaccination mandate has started.
Florida governor threatens cities with fines for vaccine mandates
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday threatened local governments with $5,000 fines per violation for requiring their employees to get vaccinated against the coronavirus that has overrun hospitals and killed tens of thousands across the state.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday threatened local governments with $5,000 fines per violation for requiring their employees to get vaccinated against the coronavirus that has overrun hospitals and killed tens of thousands across the state.
COVID-19 boosters not yet needed, says group of health experts
An international group of scientists, including 2 FDA officials, is arguing the average person doesn't need a COVID-19 booster yet — an opinion that highlights the intense scientific divide over the question.
An international group of scientists, including 2 FDA officials, is arguing the average person doesn't need a COVID-19 booster yet — an opinion that highlights the intense scientific divide over the question.
Nipah virus: India on alert after 12-year-old boy dies of rare illness
A 12-year-old boy died last week of Nipah virus, sending Indian health officials scrambling to test anyone the boy came in contact with.
A 12-year-old boy died last week of Nipah virus, sending Indian health officials scrambling to test anyone the boy came in contact with.
Woman who wanted Chicago hospital to treat her COVID-19 with Ivermectin, dies
A woman who demanded a Chicago hospital treat her COVID-19 diagnosis with a controversial drug has died.
A woman who demanded a Chicago hospital treat her COVID-19 diagnosis with a controversial drug has died.
Inslee: Masks required at large outdoor gatherings in Washington starting Sept. 13
Starting Sept. 13, masks will be required statewide in outdoor gatherings of 500 or more regardless of vaccination status, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced.
Starting Sept. 13, masks will be required statewide in outdoor gatherings of 500 or more regardless of vaccination status, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced.
EXPLAINER: What to know about Texas' abortion law
Abortion clinics in neighboring Oklahoma and nearby Kansas say they're still seeing a high volume of patients from Texas as a new state law there banning most abortions remains in effect.
Abortion clinics in neighboring Oklahoma and nearby Kansas say they're still seeing a high volume of patients from Texas as a new state law there banning most abortions remains in effect.
Surgeon general: US to 'monitor' whether vaccine exemptions being used properly
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has advised that the Biden administration will "monitor" to ensure no one abuses COVID-19 vaccine exemptions.
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has advised that the Biden administration will "monitor" to ensure no one abuses COVID-19 vaccine exemptions.