Alaska becomes 1st state to open COVID-19 vaccine to anyone 16 or older

Alaska has become the first state in the country where eligibility requirements were dropped for the COVID-19 vaccine. Now, anyone 16 and older who lives or works in the state can get it.

As states ease mask rules, workers concerned over personal safety amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

As more states lift mask mandates and ease restrictions on businesses, many essential workers are concerned they could be less safe amid a pandemic that health experts warn is far from over.

$3,000 child tax credit: Here’s what parents need to know

The massive coronavirus relief bill slowly working its way to President Joe Biden’s desk includes a plan to temporarily raise a child tax credit that could end up permanently changing the way the country deals with child poverty.

‘Educate yourself’: Mom warning parents of MIS-C’s link to COVID-19 after son’s near-death experience

MIS-C is an illness seen in some young children after they've recovered from COVID-19. Rohen was in the hospital for days and still has months of recovery ahead of him - and his mother is sharing their harrowing experience as a warning to other parents.

CDC director says next 2 months critical in stopping another COVID-19 surge

As the U.S. races to vaccinate as many Americans as possible, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the next two months are critical in preventing another viral surge amid rising concerns over COVID-19 variants.

Florida Rep. calls on Gov. DeSantis to eliminate vaccine permission form

People under 65 who are "extremely vulnerable" to COVID-19 due to underlying medical conditions must have a form signed by their physician to get vaccinated.

House poised to vote on COVID-19 relief plan, $1,400 stimulus checks this week

The House is moving toward a final vote on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan this week, which could send the bill to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law before unemployment benefits expire.

Older Americans among the 1st to enjoy new CDC guidelines

The Redwoods has about 500 residents and staff, and with 90 percent of the people vaccinated, activities are resuming.

State notifies 6,300 people who got vaccinated at Coliseum about less-than-recommended doses

The California Department of Health on Monday told KTVU that they are notifying about 6,300 people who got vaccinated at the Oakland Coliseum over a span of two days that they received a less-than-recommended dose of the Pfizer vaccine. 

Airline industry pushes US to standardize health papers

Leading airline and business groups are asking the Biden administration to develop temporary credentials that would let travelers show they have been tested and vaccinated for COVID-19, a step that the airline industry believes will help revive travel.

Deloitte defends work on Florida's unemployment system

Officials from a company that played a key role in setting up Florida’s much-criticized online unemployment system defended the firm’s work Monday, as Democratic lawmakers argued it launched “something that wasn't ready” and was designed by the state to fail.

New CDC guidelines for vaccinated Americans
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has just released its first guidelines on when fully vaccinated, people can resume normal life that includes mask wearing social distancing, even visiting grandchildren.