Two American travelers to Canada fined $16,000 each for fake vaccination documents
The Canadian government can fine individuals 5000 CAD a day for violations.
The Canadian government can fine individuals 5000 CAD a day for violations.
NJ mandates vaccines or testing for many healthcare workers
Employees in certain state and private healthcare facilities and other high-risk congregate settings in New Jersey must either be vaccinated or undergo regular testing according to a new mandate.
Employees in certain state and private healthcare facilities and other high-risk congregate settings in New Jersey must either be vaccinated or undergo regular testing according to a new mandate.
NYC will not implement new mask mandate
New York City officials are not expanding any mask rules as the Delta variant continues to spread. Instead, the mayor says city officials 'strongly recommend' masks indoors for vaccinated individuals.
New York City officials are not expanding any mask rules as the Delta variant continues to spread. Instead, the mayor says city officials 'strongly recommend' masks indoors for vaccinated individuals.
Kathy Griffin announces she has lung cancer
Comedian Kathy Griffin says she has lung cancer and is having half of her left lung removed.
Comedian Kathy Griffin says she has lung cancer and is having half of her left lung removed.
Mask requirement returns for Walmart, Publix employees
Starting Monday, all Publix employees will be required to wear masks, and Walmart employees will be required to wear face coverings if they work in areas with high infection rates. It remains optional for customers.
Starting Monday, all Publix employees will be required to wear masks, and Walmart employees will be required to wear face coverings if they work in areas with high infection rates. It remains optional for customers.
Oklahoma GOP criticized for likening vaccine mandates to Nazi persecution of Jews
The Oklahoma Republican Party faced fierce criticism for a Facebook post likening COVID-19 vaccine mandates to the persecution of Jewish people in Nazi Germany.
The Oklahoma Republican Party faced fierce criticism for a Facebook post likening COVID-19 vaccine mandates to the persecution of Jewish people in Nazi Germany.
Florida COVID hospitalizations break record
A day after it recorded the most new daily cases since the start of the pandemic, Florida on Sunday broke a previous record for current hospitalizations, as the number of patients in hospitals because of COVID-19 once again broke through the 10,000-person threshold.
A day after it recorded the most new daily cases since the start of the pandemic, Florida on Sunday broke a previous record for current hospitalizations, as the number of patients in hospitals because of COVID-19 once again broke through the 10,000-person threshold.
History of vaccine mandates in the United States
As COVID-19 vaccination rates have stalled in the U.S. and talk of mandates spreads, here’s a look back at the history of vaccine mandates in the country and how the Supreme Court has routinely defended states’ rights to enforce them.
As COVID-19 vaccination rates have stalled in the U.S. and talk of mandates spreads, here’s a look back at the history of vaccine mandates in the country and how the Supreme Court has routinely defended states’ rights to enforce them.
As delta variant surges, Fauci warns more 'pain and suffering' ahead
The nation’s top infectious disease expert is warning that more “pain and suffering” is ahead as COVID-19 cases climb again and officials plead with unvaccinated Americans to get inoculated.
The nation’s top infectious disease expert is warning that more “pain and suffering” is ahead as COVID-19 cases climb again and officials plead with unvaccinated Americans to get inoculated.
Expiration of eviction moratorium thrusts US into housing crisis
Millions of Americans are at risk of losing their homes now that the federal eviction moratorium has expired.
Millions of Americans are at risk of losing their homes now that the federal eviction moratorium has expired.
French police clash with anti-virus pass protesters in Paris
Thousands of people in France have turned out to protest a special virus pass by marching through Paris and other French cities.
Thousands of people in France have turned out to protest a special virus pass by marching through Paris and other French cities.
Delta seems more dangerous than other COVID-19 variants, contagious as chicken pox, reports say
An internal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention document obtained by several news outlets warns that the COVID-19 delta variant could be more likely to produce severe illness and can spread as fast as chickenpox.
An internal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention document obtained by several news outlets warns that the COVID-19 delta variant could be more likely to produce severe illness and can spread as fast as chickenpox.
CDC: Florida breaks record with more than 21,000 new COVID cases
Federal health officials say Florida has reported 21,683 new cases of COVID-19, the state's highest one-day total since the start of the pandemic.
Federal health officials say Florida has reported 21,683 new cases of COVID-19, the state's highest one-day total since the start of the pandemic.
COVID infections in NY hit highest total since May
1,682 people in New York City tested positive for the coronavirus. The state's COVID positivity rate now stands at 2.55%.
1,682 people in New York City tested positive for the coronavirus. The state's COVID positivity rate now stands at 2.55%.
Pentagon officials scramble to implement new vaccine mandates for military amid recent COVID-19 surge
Pentagon officials are scrambling to figure out how to implement the changes across the vast military population and determining which National Guard and Reserve troops would be affected by the orders.
Pentagon officials are scrambling to figure out how to implement the changes across the vast military population and determining which National Guard and Reserve troops would be affected by the orders.
COVID-19 rates rising across New York despite vaccinations
An average of 2,036 people have tested positive for COVID-19 each day over the past seven days in New York. It's the first time that number has gone over 2,000 since May 13.
An average of 2,036 people have tested positive for COVID-19 each day over the past seven days in New York. It's the first time that number has gone over 2,000 since May 13.
Austin reportedly only has 16 ICU beds left due to COVID surge
“If we fail to come together as a community now, we jeopardize the lives of loved ones who might need critical care.”
“If we fail to come together as a community now, we jeopardize the lives of loved ones who might need critical care.”
Michael Andrew, the unvaccinated US swimmer, goes maskless at Tokyo Olympics
Michael Andrew, the American swimmer already under scrutiny for saying he wasn't vaccinated against COVID-19, didn't wear a mask behind the scenes at the Tokyo Olympics.
Michael Andrew, the American swimmer already under scrutiny for saying he wasn't vaccinated against COVID-19, didn't wear a mask behind the scenes at the Tokyo Olympics.
Homeless New Yorkers remain vulnerable amid pandemic
Mayor Bill de Blasio has not agreed to extend the hotel stays for homeless residents but his administration just raised the value of rental-assistance programs to help more shelter residents secure affordable housing.
Mayor Bill de Blasio has not agreed to extend the hotel stays for homeless residents but his administration just raised the value of rental-assistance programs to help more shelter residents secure affordable housing.
All Broadway theaters to require vaccinations, masks through October
In response to the surging delta variant of the coronavirus, all Broadway theaters in New York City will now require proof of COVID vaccination to attend a show. Masks must also be worn, announced the Broadway League.
In response to the surging delta variant of the coronavirus, all Broadway theaters in New York City will now require proof of COVID vaccination to attend a show. Masks must also be worn, announced the Broadway League.