Bill Gates Says Next Pandemic Could Be Act of Bioterrorism
Gates also spoke about the conspiracy theories he's found himself at the center of since the COVID outbreak.
What the Monkeypox Level 2 Travel Alert Means and How It Affects You
The CDC's level 2 travel alert encourages travelers to take "enhanced precautions" to prevent contracting monkeypox.
Judge Declines to Punish Army Officer in First-Ever COVID Court-Martial
The officer wasn't punished after being convicted on three charges, but the Army has continued to take action against those who refuse the jab.
U.S. Close to Surpassing 1M COVID Deaths Since Pandemic Began
The U.S. may soon reach the grim milestone of 1 million COVID-19 deaths officially, while some counts indicate that the mark has already been surpassed.
These States Are Avoiding COVID Cases as U.S. Faces Possible Surge
As of April 13, the CDC reported a rise in COVID-19 cases nationally.
Less Than 10 Percent of Americans Call COVID a 'Crisis' as Mandates Ease
Even amid reports of new sub-variants of Omicron, many people no longer see the pandemic as a major priority.
Title 42 Lift Won't Impact 'New Normal' Border Crossings: Experts
Some experts say the already high number of border crossings likely won't increase by much after the controversial border policy is lifted.
Border Dems Push Back on Biden Ending Trump's COVID Asylum Exclusion
"There's no plan right now, and that's a big concern," Arizona Senator Mark Kelly told Newsweek.
Number of U.S. Businesses Went Up, Not Down, During Pandemic, Analysis Says
Of the 10 largest counties in the U.S., only New York County saw a decrease in business establishments from September 2020 to September 2021, new statistics show.
Fast-Spreading Omicron BA.2 Variant Makes Up Nearly 75% of U.S. Cases
The Omicron sub-variant, which is the dominant form of COVID in the U.S., is currently driving record cases in the U.K.
Can You Get Bird Flu From Eating Eggs, Chicken? Avian Flu in 24 States
Almost 23 million birds have been killed in the U.S. this year because of the outbreak, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Is Stealth BA.2 Omicron Dangerous? COVID Variant Subtype Spreading in U.S.
On Sunday, Anthony Fauci—chief medical adviser to President Joe Biden—said BA.2 has a "degree of transmission advantage" over the original Omicron variant.
Cat's Sad Eyes Waiting 2 Years for Owner's Return Due to COVID Melts Hearts
"I hope to be back with Philip within a couple of months, probably in July or August, but even that is still uncertain," the owner told Newsweek.
After 2 Years of COVID, Business Owners Say Creativity Helped Them Survive
As the coronavirus pandemic reaches the two-year mark, small-business owners reflect on the ways they changed their business models to stay afloat.
Protecting the Vulnerable—It's Time to Move Beyond the Rhetoric
If the larger narrative is that it's time to return to normal, then it is absolutely critical that accommodations be made to protect the vulnerable.
People Quitting Jobs Less, But Rate Still Well Above Pre-Pandemic Level
The vast majority of those who are quitting their jobs in the U.S. are leaving for new roles as employers offer benefits like higher pay.
COVID Almost Kills Man Who Lost Unvaccinated Brother, Great Nephew to Virus
"The virus, for lack of a better term, just [screwed] my family beyond measure," David Lopes said.
How Worried Americans Should Be About Bird Flu Spreading in U.S.
Avian influenza has been detected in poultry flocks as well as wild birds since January. Experts tell Newsweek what the risk is to humans.
'Ray of Sunshine' 13-Year-Old With Rare Genetic Disorder Dies of COVID
"Out of respect for Bella, please continue to take COVID seriously and do all that you can to protect yourself and others," a family friend wrote on GoFundMe.
California Declares COVID 'Endemic' in Biggest Democratic Virus Shift Yet
California Gov. Gavin Newsom
COVID Protocol Relaxation Prompts Protest Outside Amazon Warehouse
Demonstrators marched around the North Carolina facility with the purpose "to demand hazard pay, social distancing, (and) continued enforcement of masks."
Older Workers to the Rescue? Why Boomers May Be the Answer to the Big Quit
Boomers, exiled from the workforce due to ageism or the pandemic—or both—could help fill the jobs left open by the Great Resignation
Canada to Ease COVID Measures at Borders as Cases Decline, Truckers Protest
The government is easing its advisory against nonessential travel and will instead recommend that Canadians take precautionary measures when traveling abroad.
Anti-Vaccine Speaker Pasquale Bacco Repents After Fan Dies of COVID
"I think that those of us who went up on those stages have some deaths on our conscience," Bacco said.
7-Year-Old Girl Who Died of COVID Laid to Rest: 'She Touched so Many Lives'
7-year-old girl who died of COVID laid to rest—"She touched so many lives"
Did a Johns Hopkins Study 'Prove' Lockdowns Don't Work?
The controversial working paper, written by three economists and not yet peer-reviewed, claims "lockdowns only prevented 0.2 percent of COVID-19 deaths."
Some COVID Survivors Ineligible for Life-Saving Treatments if Reinfected
Surviving a hospital stay for COVID-19 doesn't guarantee a person access to monoclonal antibody treatments or oral antivirals if they're reinfected.
Mother of Baby on Life Support With COVID Asks People To Protect Themselves
"All I could do is sit there and cry. I couldn't breathe, I just cried," said the seven-week-old baby's mother, Carli Valentine.
Unvaccinated Pregnant Woman Recovers From COVID After Being Put in Coma
Ariel Romero ended up spending 62 days in the ICU before finally being allowed to return home, seven months into her pregnancy.
German Parliament Speaker Says Pandemic an 'Accelerant' for Antisemitism
In one of dozens of Holocaust Remembrance Day events, one survivor described her experience surviving a gas chamber at 13 years old because it malfunctioned.