Texas COVID numbers decrease 17 days after mask, other restrictions lifted
Over two weeks since Texas lifted coronavirus mandates that allowed businesses to open at full capacity and mask-wearing optional, the state is still seeing falling caseloads.
Over two weeks since Texas lifted coronavirus mandates that allowed businesses to open at full capacity and mask-wearing optional, the state is still seeing falling caseloads.
CDC director concerned over rising COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations
Health officials are concerned that some COVID-19 metrics are trending in the wrong direction such as new cases and hospitalizations.
Health officials are concerned that some COVID-19 metrics are trending in the wrong direction such as new cases and hospitalizations.
Worst may lie ahead for Brazil as it nears 4,000 daily COVID-19 deaths
Brazil currently accounts for one-quarter of the entire world’s daily COVID-19 deaths, far more than any other single nation, and health experts are warning the nation is on the verge of even greater calamity.
Brazil currently accounts for one-quarter of the entire world’s daily COVID-19 deaths, far more than any other single nation, and health experts are warning the nation is on the verge of even greater calamity.
New York launches mobile COVID passport 'Excelsior Pass'
New York has launched an app to make the process of verifying a negative COVID test or your vaccination status to enter a venue a lot more convenient.
New York has launched an app to make the process of verifying a negative COVID test or your vaccination status to enter a venue a lot more convenient.
Vaccines haven't cured loneliness in New York nursing homes
High rates of COVID-19 throughout New York have left the majority of its nursing homes closed for most indoor visits despite relaxed guidance meant to help open them up for visitors.
High rates of COVID-19 throughout New York have left the majority of its nursing homes closed for most indoor visits despite relaxed guidance meant to help open them up for visitors.
MLB stadiums used as mass COVID-19 vaccination sites surpass 1 million shots
More than 1 million COVID-19 vaccination shots have been dispensed at Major League Baseball stadiums, with the Oakland Coliseum and Marlins Park among the sites planning to continue operating after opening day.
More than 1 million COVID-19 vaccination shots have been dispensed at Major League Baseball stadiums, with the Oakland Coliseum and Marlins Park among the sites planning to continue operating after opening day.
Large trial underway to determine if vaccinated people can catch, transmit COVID-19
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Friday that a large trial is underway to determine if people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can become infected without showing symptoms or transmit the disease.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Friday that a large trial is underway to determine if people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can become infected without showing symptoms or transmit the disease.
Cuomo avoids questions about growing scandals
The New York Times reports Cuomo gave preferential COVID-19 testing access in March 2020 to the president of the pharmaceutical company Regeneron.
The New York Times reports Cuomo gave preferential COVID-19 testing access in March 2020 to the president of the pharmaceutical company Regeneron.
Air travel over prolonged spring break could lead to outbreaks
With schools and states on different schedules, spring break air travel is expected to last for several more weeks. The CDC is very concerned about a spike in infections.
With schools and states on different schedules, spring break air travel is expected to last for several more weeks. The CDC is very concerned about a spike in infections.
Families to celebrate another Passover amid pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic will affect Passover again. But some families say vaccinations could make this year's celebration better and safer.
The coronavirus pandemic will affect Passover again. But some families say vaccinations could make this year's celebration better and safer.
Boston, Norfolk, Newark: White House COVID-19 task force names 3 cities as mass vaccination centers
White House coronavirus coordinator Jeff Zients announced on Friday that three new cities will become mass vaccination sites capable of inoculating 15,000 people daily.
White House coronavirus coordinator Jeff Zients announced on Friday that three new cities will become mass vaccination sites capable of inoculating 15,000 people daily.
CDC sends scientists to Africa due to Ebola outbreaks
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is sending more money and resources to battle Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Guinea.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is sending more money and resources to battle Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Guinea.
Former CDC head claims COVID-19 likely came from lab
Dr. Robert Redfield said in an interview Friday that he believes the origin of the coronavirus pandemic was a lab in China that was already studying the virus.
Dr. Robert Redfield said in an interview Friday that he believes the origin of the coronavirus pandemic was a lab in China that was already studying the virus.
Masks, hand sanitizers, PPE are tax-deductible, IRS says
The Internal Revenue Service announced on Friday that personal protective equipment purchased to stop the spread of COVID-19 are considered tax-deductible.
The Internal Revenue Service announced on Friday that personal protective equipment purchased to stop the spread of COVID-19 are considered tax-deductible.
NJ expands COVID vaccine eligibility to those 55+, other groups starting April 5
Beginning April 5, people in NJ ages 55 and older, as well as those 16 and older who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, will be eligible.
Beginning April 5, people in NJ ages 55 and older, as well as those 16 and older who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, will be eligible.
Stores offer free lamination for COVID-19 vaccination cards
If you've received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, you should have a proof of vaccination card that was made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
If you've received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, you should have a proof of vaccination card that was made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Family entertainment centers, indoor amusement parks reopen in NY at 25% capacity
Family entertainment centers and indoor amusement parks in New York re-opened Friday at 25% capacity.
Family entertainment centers and indoor amusement parks in New York re-opened Friday at 25% capacity.
'Go run to her buddy!': Nurse on ventilator from COVID finally sees son after 84 days
After spending 84 days in the hospital fighting COVID-19, a Florida mother is getting the medicine she needs: a hug from her son.
After spending 84 days in the hospital fighting COVID-19, a Florida mother is getting the medicine she needs: a hug from her son.
Rutgers University requiring on-campus students to receive COVID-19 vaccines for fall semester
Rutgers University will be requiring students who are enrolled for the 2021 fall semester to be vaccinated against COVID-19, with exceptions for medical and religious reasons.
Rutgers University will be requiring students who are enrolled for the 2021 fall semester to be vaccinated against COVID-19, with exceptions for medical and religious reasons.
NJ leads nation in new COVID cases as hospitalizations rise above 2,000, again
The Garden State is now leading the U.S. in new cases per capita, and for the first time in a month, total hospitalizations are hovering above 2,000.
The Garden State is now leading the U.S. in new cases per capita, and for the first time in a month, total hospitalizations are hovering above 2,000.