Florida Republicans push vaccine exemptions, school mask lawsuits
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Republicans debuted a sweeping set of proposals to combat COVID safety precautions in the state, outlining measures that would let workers opt out of vaccine mandates, allow parents to sue schools with masking requirements, and withdraw Florida from OSHA oversight.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Republicans debuted a sweeping set of proposals to combat COVID safety precautions in the state, outlining measures that would let workers opt out of vaccine mandates, allow parents to sue schools with masking requirements, and withdraw Florida from OSHA oversight.
Proof of vaccination: Vaccine mandate begins at Los Angeles restaurants, gyms, personal care services
Beginning Monday, residents in the city of Los Angeles are required to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 in order to enter indoor restaurants, gyms, entertainment and recreational facilities, personal care establishments and some city buildings.
Beginning Monday, residents in the city of Los Angeles are required to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 in order to enter indoor restaurants, gyms, entertainment and recreational facilities, personal care establishments and some city buildings.
Florida school districts appealing judge's decision on mask-mandate ban
School boards have moved quickly to appeal an administrative law judge’s decision that upheld a Florida Department of Health rule aimed at preventing student mask requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic.
School boards have moved quickly to appeal an administrative law judge’s decision that upheld a Florida Department of Health rule aimed at preventing student mask requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic.
FedEx CEO predicts 100M more shipments this holiday compared to 2019 despite supply chain clog
The FedEx CEO said the company is ready for Christmas 2021, predicting 100 million more shipments this holiday season compared to 2019.
The FedEx CEO said the company is ready for Christmas 2021, predicting 100 million more shipments this holiday season compared to 2019.
US easing travel restrictions Monday, what you need to know
Beginning Monday, bans on travel from specific countries are over. The U.S. will allow in international travelers, but they must be vaccinated — with a few exceptions.
Beginning Monday, bans on travel from specific countries are over. The U.S. will allow in international travelers, but they must be vaccinated — with a few exceptions.
COVID-19 vaccine for kids: Jill Biden, surgeon general kick off US campaign
The Biden administration is encouraging school districts to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics for kids and provide information to parents on the benefits.
The Biden administration is encouraging school districts to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics for kids and provide information to parents on the benefits.
Study of veterans highlights how COVID-19 vaccine protection wanes over time
A recent study of veterans’ records has provided new insight into just how much the protection offered by COVID-19 vaccines diminishes over time.
A recent study of veterans’ records has provided new insight into just how much the protection offered by COVID-19 vaccines diminishes over time.
NBA recommends COVID-19 vaccine boosters to players, coaches, refs
The NBA has told its players, coaches and referees that they should receive booster shots against the coronavirus.
The NBA has told its players, coaches and referees that they should receive booster shots against the coronavirus.
Major Florida pharmacies now offer COVID-19 vaccines to kids: What to know
The FDA said that the Pfizer vaccine meets its safety criteria and will be an effective tool for stopping the spread of COVID-19 among young people.
The FDA said that the Pfizer vaccine meets its safety criteria and will be an effective tool for stopping the spread of COVID-19 among young people.
Schools playing major role in youth vaccination effort
Many elementary schools around the U.S. are preparing to offer COVID-19 shots that educators see as key to keeping students learning in person and making the classroom experience closer to what it once was.
Many elementary schools around the U.S. are preparing to offer COVID-19 shots that educators see as key to keeping students learning in person and making the classroom experience closer to what it once was.
UK scientists find gene that may double risk of COVID-19 death
British scientists have identified a version of a gene that may indicate an increased risk of lung failure as well as doubled risk of death from COVID-19.
British scientists have identified a version of a gene that may indicate an increased risk of lung failure as well as doubled risk of death from COVID-19.
New Jersey high school grad, 19, wins school board seat after suffering ‘awful’ coronavirus rules
A young New Jersey man who graduated from high school last year after experiencing "awful" coronavirus rules during his senior year has won a seat on his local school board, according to reports.
A young New Jersey man who graduated from high school last year after experiencing "awful" coronavirus rules during his senior year has won a seat on his local school board, according to reports.
'Black Friday' deals starting early this year
Experts say this holiday shopping season is going to be very different and chaotic. For example, Black Friday deals are moving up on the calendar a lot earlier than, well, Black Friday.
Experts say this holiday shopping season is going to be very different and chaotic. For example, Black Friday deals are moving up on the calendar a lot earlier than, well, Black Friday.
Iowa study: 82.5% of deer tested positive for COVID-19
When researchers in Iowa first began testing deer for COVID-19 in April of 2020, they didn’t find any signs of the virus for months. That changed in the fall when the first positives popped up in September and October.
When researchers in Iowa first began testing deer for COVID-19 in April of 2020, they didn’t find any signs of the virus for months. That changed in the fall when the first positives popped up in September and October.
American Airlines delays COVID-19 vaccine mandate following Biden's updated deadline
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements released Thursday call for companies with 100 or more employees to be vaccinated by Jan. 4 or be tested weekly.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements released Thursday call for companies with 100 or more employees to be vaccinated by Jan. 4 or be tested weekly.
Colorado: Some hospitals anticipate ICU bed shortage amid COVID-19 surge
According to Colorado’s COVID-19 data dashboard, 30% of hospitals are anticipating running out of ICU beds within the next week.
According to Colorado’s COVID-19 data dashboard, 30% of hospitals are anticipating running out of ICU beds within the next week.
NIH launches ‘When to Test’ for COVID-19 calculator
The calculator uses a mathematical model to determine a person’s relative risk of having or getting COVID-19 and the risk of spreading the virus to other people — and whether they should get tested.
The calculator uses a mathematical model to determine a person’s relative risk of having or getting COVID-19 and the risk of spreading the virus to other people — and whether they should get tested.
Biden: US will have Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines ‘for every single child’ by next week
President Joe Biden pleaded with parents of young children to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine after the CDC approved the shots for 5- to 11-year-olds.
President Joe Biden pleaded with parents of young children to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine after the CDC approved the shots for 5- to 11-year-olds.
CDC asks travelers to avoid Russia, other countries due to high COVID-19 risk
New U.S. international travel restrictions take effect on Nov. 8
New U.S. international travel restrictions take effect on Nov. 8
Gas prices stable 'for the time being,' shouldn't move much higher, expert says
The national average for gas prices is sitting at about $3.39 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data.
The national average for gas prices is sitting at about $3.39 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data.