Delta Prevalence Declines for First Time Since April as Omicron Spreads
The Omicron variant is proving a formidable force and it's possible it could hinder Delta's ability to spread.
Poland Limits How Many Unvaccinated Can Be Inside Restaurants, Theaters
Reporting its highest number of COVID deaths since April, Poland rolled out a series of restrictions limiting capacities at public venues.
The Bahamas COVID Travel Restrictions Explained Ahead of the Holiday Season
The Bahamian government has implemented certain travel restrictions to minimize the spread of COVID.
Woman, 22, Dies From COVID-19 Soon After Giving Birth to Baby Girl
"She was the best wife in the world," Aimee Jaqueline Morales Ayala's husband said following her death.
Fourth Stimulus Check Update: Some Americans Are Receiving $1,800 Payments
The Internal Revenue Service is mailing out what may be the final monthly payment as part of the Child Tax Credit.
Under 10 Percent of Arts Funders Required Actors Earn Living Wage Pre-COVID
From 2019 to 2020, the unemployment rate of actors jumped from nearly 25 percent to more than 52 percent, according to the National Endowment for the Arts.
What a 'Best-Case Scenario' Omicron Variant Looks Like, According to Fauci
Knocking Delta out with a variant that doesn't fuel the same surges in hospitalizations could help put the world on a path to normal.
Nearly 70 Hospital Workers Test Positive for COVID After Christmas Meal
All of the health care workers were fully vaccinated and most experienced no symptoms after testing positive.
Fact Check: Did Epidemiologist Predict South Africa's New COVID Wave?
A screengrab of an August article featuring a South African expert's apparent prediction of a new COVID surge has sparked conspiracy theories on social media.
Anti-Vaxxer Who Treated His COVID Infection With Bleach Ingredient Dies
Prominent Austrian anti-vaccination advocate Johann Biacsics had previously falsely claimed that chlorine dioxide products could be used to treat COVID-19.
Unvaccinated Pregnant Woman Hospitalized by COVID Wishes She Got the Shot
Anniree Muir, 23, who had to have her baby delivered early after falling seriously ill with COVID, urged others to get vaccinated.
First North American Omicron Cases Found in Canada Among Recent Travelers
"Two individuals in Ottawa tested positive for the COVID-19 Omicron variant with recent travel from Nigeria," said the government of Ontario on Sunday.
Bipartisan Pair of Senators Champion Booster Shots as Omicron Threat Looms
Senators Amy Klobuchar and Bill Cassidy joined U.S. health officials on Sunday to push booster shots as more countries reported their first cases of the Omicron variant.
Fauci Accuses Tucker Carlson of Killing People by 'Weaponizing Lies'
The president's chief medical adviser said he considered criticism from certain people to be "a badge of honor."
Petition for Monthly Stimulus Checks of $2K Nears 3 Million Signatures
The campaign has drawn more than 2,962,640 signatures as of Saturday, with only about 34,870 new supporters in the past month and 6,000 in the past week.
2 Minnesota Hospitals Swamped with COVID to Get Help From Defense Teams
Hennepin County Medical Center and St. Cloud Hospital will receive emergency staffing as cases in the state increase.
Popular European Destinations That Unvaccinated People Can and Can't Visit
Several European countries have placed travel restrictions on unvaccinated travelers from the United States.
Pfizer Agrees to Allow Generic Drug Companies to Make COVID-19 Pills
The deal allows generic drug companies to make the COVID-19 pill for use in 95 countries, making it available to around 53 percent of the world's population.
What To Know About COVID Vaccine Rules Before Booking a Trip to Mexico
The land border between Mexico and the U.S. reopened earlier in November. But the CDC warns that COVID-19 levels in the popular tourist destination are high.
Florida Lawmakers to Convene in Special Session to Block Vaccine Mandates
"No cop, no firefighter, no nurse, nobody should be losing their job because of these jabs," Governor Ron DeSantis said.
Monthly Stimulus Check Petition Stalls in Home Stretch to 3M Signatures
The petition has drawn more than 2,956,600 signatures, with only about 5,000 new supporters in the past week.
Girl, 6, With 'Heavy Menstrual Bleeding' After COVID Shot Was Actually 41
A data error saw health officials wrongly report that a prepubescent child suffered the side effect after receiving the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
Mom of Five Dies Before Meeting Newborn After Waiting To Get COVID Vaccine
Saiqa Parveen's husband said: "I'm going to pass this message to the whole world, I just beg all people to get the vaccine."
Gottlieb: 'Safe' for Partial Vaxxed Kids to Be Near Elderly on Thanksgiving
"We have the tools right now to protect that environment. I don't think there's any reason why people can get together for the holidays," the former FDA commissioner said.
Petitions for Monthly Stimulus Checks of $2,000 Nears 4 Million Signatures
The seven petitions have collectively drawn over 3,913,400 signatures and continued to receive new support over the weekend.
Food Banks Expand Across U.S. as Need Remains Above Pre-Pandemic Levels
Feeding America's food banks provided a record amount of 6.6 billion meals between July of 2020 and June of 2021, up from 5.2 billion the previous year.
Report Shows More Women Feel Burned Out, Consider Leaving Workforce
In the past year, one in three women thought about either leaving their jobs or "downshifting" their careers, according to the report.
Arizona Man Loses Mom, Sister, Aunt, Cousin, Niece to COVID in Just 10 Days
"It's a tragedy. I don't even know what to say anymore," said Jason Bennett from Tempe, Arizona.
Monthly $2K Stimulus Check Petition in Home Stretch to 3 Million Signatures
The petition hit peaks of over 100,000 new supporters a week during the summer COVID-19 surge.
Make Mine Light: UK Changes How It Taxes Alcohol—Now by Strength, Not Type
"Our new system will be designed around a common-sense principle: the stronger the drink, the higher the rate," said Rishi Sunak, Britain's financial head.