Marburg virus: Guinea reports first-ever case of deadly disease, WHO says
The Marburg virus has a case fatality rate between 23-90%, according to the CDC.
The Marburg virus has a case fatality rate between 23-90%, according to the CDC.
Florida launches antibody COVID-19 treatment effort to help hospitals
It concentrates doses of lab-made antibodies to fight COVID-19 and are geared toward people who are at high risk.
It concentrates doses of lab-made antibodies to fight COVID-19 and are geared toward people who are at high risk.
Lollapalooza not a COVID-19 'superspreader', Chicago's top doc says
Chicago's top doctor says Lollapalooza was not the COVID-19 superspreader that some people feared it might be.
Chicago's top doctor says Lollapalooza was not the COVID-19 superspreader that some people feared it might be.
Extra COVID vaccine OK'd for those with weak immune systems
U.S. regulators on Thursday said transplant recipients and others with weakened immune systems can get an extra dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to better protect them as the delta variant continues to surge.
U.S. regulators on Thursday said transplant recipients and others with weakened immune systems can get an extra dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to better protect them as the delta variant continues to surge.
COVID-19 surge: States that showed progress now seeing waves of new cases
The COVID-19 surge that is sending hospitalizations to all-time highs in parts of the South is also clobbering states like Hawaii and Oregon that were once seen as pandemic success stories.
The COVID-19 surge that is sending hospitalizations to all-time highs in parts of the South is also clobbering states like Hawaii and Oregon that were once seen as pandemic success stories.
US in ‘much worse situation’ with COVID-19 pandemic than expected, experts say
Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania and a member of the FDA Vaccine Advisory Panel, said he’s amazed at how much of society appears to have returned to normal behaviors despite the pandemic being far from over.
Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania and a member of the FDA Vaccine Advisory Panel, said he’s amazed at how much of society appears to have returned to normal behaviors despite the pandemic being far from over.
CDC: More than 90% of US counties have ‘substantial or high’ COVID-19 transmission
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said on Thursday that more than 90% of counties in the U.S. are experiencing “substantial or high” rates of COVID-19 transmission.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said on Thursday that more than 90% of counties in the U.S. are experiencing “substantial or high” rates of COVID-19 transmission.
No staffed pediatric ICU beds left in North Texas region, hospital official says
“We [have] no staffed pediatric ICU beds available in Trauma Service Area E,” said Stephen Love, President/CEO, Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council.
“We [have] no staffed pediatric ICU beds available in Trauma Service Area E,” said Stephen Love, President/CEO, Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council.
'COVID fee': 2 colleges in West Virginia, Alabama billing unvaccinated students
A college in West Virginia and another in Alabama will be charging students unvaccinated against COVID-19 hundreds of dollars in extra fees this fall.
A college in West Virginia and another in Alabama will be charging students unvaccinated against COVID-19 hundreds of dollars in extra fees this fall.
HHS orders COVID-19 vaccine for health workers, VA expands mandate
The HHS will require its health workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine, while the VA expanded its mandate to include a wider range of health employees and volunteers.
The HHS will require its health workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine, while the VA expanded its mandate to include a wider range of health employees and volunteers.
COVID-19 booster for immunocompromised to be approved 'imminently,' Fauci says
U.S. approval of a COVID-19 booster dose for people with weakened immune systems is expected to come “imminently,” Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
U.S. approval of a COVID-19 booster dose for people with weakened immune systems is expected to come “imminently,” Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
Delta, American Airlines, Southwest will not mandate COVID-19 vaccine for employees
Three major U.S. airlines will not be requiring their employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine but will offer additional paid time off and cash as incentives for those that do.
Three major U.S. airlines will not be requiring their employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine but will offer additional paid time off and cash as incentives for those that do.
CDC urges COVID vaccines during pregnancy as delta variant surges
Expectant women run a higher risk of severe illness and pregnancy complications from the coronavirus, including perhaps miscarriages and stillbirths, according to CDC data.
Expectant women run a higher risk of severe illness and pregnancy complications from the coronavirus, including perhaps miscarriages and stillbirths, according to CDC data.
School districts defy GOP leaders banning mask mandates
The highly contagious delta variant is fueling a surge in coronavirus cases as students return to classrooms.
The highly contagious delta variant is fueling a surge in coronavirus cases as students return to classrooms.
Anti-mask crowd hurls threats after Tennessee school board mandates masks
Video shows anti-mask protesters heckling a supporter of a Tennessee school board’s new temporary mask mandate.
Video shows anti-mask protesters heckling a supporter of a Tennessee school board’s new temporary mask mandate.
Missouri deploys ‘ambulance strike teams’ for hospitals overwhelmed by COVID-19 delta surge
Missouri deployed “ambulance strike teams” as hospitals statewide deal with an influx of COVID-19 patients ill with the delta variant.
Missouri deployed “ambulance strike teams” as hospitals statewide deal with an influx of COVID-19 patients ill with the delta variant.
High school football game in Orange County canceled due to players in quarantine
The quarantines the players were under were a result of a positive COVID-19 case reported prior to the start of the school year, the school district explained.
The quarantines the players were under were a result of a positive COVID-19 case reported prior to the start of the school year, the school district explained.
California school staff must be fully vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID testing
California became the first state Wednesday to implement a policy that requires all school staff to be vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing.
California became the first state Wednesday to implement a policy that requires all school staff to be vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing.
Los Angeles moves one step closer to requiring proof of vaccination at restaurants, gyms, bars
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously passed legislation Wednesday instructing City Attorney Mike Feuer to draft an ordinance that would require eligible Angelenos to show proof of at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to enter indoor spaces in the city, including restaurants, bars, gyms, and concert venues.
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously passed legislation Wednesday instructing City Attorney Mike Feuer to draft an ordinance that would require eligible Angelenos to show proof of at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to enter indoor spaces in the city, including restaurants, bars, gyms, and concert venues.
Las Vegas officers escort boy to school after his dad died of COVID-19
Las Vegas officers escorted a fourth grader to his first day of school just months after his dad, a fellow officer, died of COVID-19.
Las Vegas officers escorted a fourth grader to his first day of school just months after his dad, a fellow officer, died of COVID-19.