COVID-19 breakthrough cases: What are they?

What is a COVID-19 vaccine “breakthrough” case? The Associated Press explains.

Smoke from wildfires making for dangerous health conditions in NYC region

Wildfires out west and up north continue to present a lingering problem for people in the Tri-State, especially during hot and humid days. That combination could create health risks for everyone – particularly for people with underlying conditions.

As western wildfire smoke spreads across America, who's at risk?

Smoke from wildfires in the western U.S. and Canada is blanketing much of the continent. Here’s a look at why and how dangerous it is.

CDC: 'No intention of changing' mask guidance 'at this time'

The CDC has “no intention” of changing its masking guidance, even as unvaccinated Americans drive a new surge of COVID-19.

Ohio’s chief medical officer says it’s 'when, not if' unvaccinated get COVID-19

Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, the Ohio Department of Health’s chief medical officer, said it’s “a matter of time” before an unvaccinated person gets COVID-19.

China rejects WHO's terms for further study of COVID-19 origins

A senior Chinese health official said he was “taken aback" that the WHO plan includes further investigation of the COVID-19 lab leak theory.

Biden says pandemic goes on for unvaccinated, shots 'gigantically important'

President Biden urged Americans to get vaccinated, calling it “gigantically important” as the spread of the delta variant has led to a surge in infections.

Man with coronavirus disguises as wife to take flight

Aman with the coronavirus took a flight disguised as his wife, carrying fake IDs and a negative PCR test result.

Tokyo new COVID-19 cases near 2,000 a day before Olympics open

A day before the Olympics open, Tokyo hit another six-month high in new COVID-19 cases. Fans are banned from venues as worries grow of a worsening surge.

'She was my rock': Arizona family loses mother of 4, grandmother to 10 after battle with COVID-19

A 47-year-old wife, mother and grandmother died from COVID-19 complications in Arizona on July 13. She and her husband both got the virus, but her health took a turn for the worst soon after.

Unvaccinated staff linked to increased nursing home COVID-19 cases, deaths

Lagging vaccination rates among nursing home staff are being linked to a national increase in COVID-19 infections and deaths at senior facilities.

Follow our lead: NYC health officials want other sectors to require vaccine or test

Saying they want the impact to be ‘far broader,’ New York City health officials are hoping a new COVID vaccine or test requirement will lead other industries to follow suit.

Former surgeon general: CDC should fix ‘premature, misinterpreted’ mask guidance

Former Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams, who once advised against mask-wearing, is now asking the CDC to change its guidance to recommend mask-wearing among both unvaccinated and vaccinated Americans.

CDC: Over 40% of COVID-19-related hospitalizations are patients 18-49

The CDC said that more than 40% of hospitalizations related to COVID-19 are made up of mostly 18 to 40-year-olds, and the numbers are increasing compared to those who are 65 and older.