Employers charging unvaccinated workers higher health care costs, consultants find
Employers are beginning to tack on surcharges for workers who remain unvaccinated against COVID-19, according to Merce, a global consulting firm.
Employers are beginning to tack on surcharges for workers who remain unvaccinated against COVID-19, according to Merce, a global consulting firm.
Reba McEntire reveals she caught coronavirus despite being vaccinated: 'It's not fun to get this'
The country music star encouraged everyone to wear a mask and 'stay safe'
The country music star encouraged everyone to wear a mask and 'stay safe'
Fake COVID-19 vaccine cards online worry college officials
Universities and law enforcement officials are concerned with the circulation of fake COVID-19 vaccine cards sold online amidst the growing number of colleges and universities requiring proof of vaccination.
Universities and law enforcement officials are concerned with the circulation of fake COVID-19 vaccine cards sold online amidst the growing number of colleges and universities requiring proof of vaccination.
Pentagon would require COVID-19 vaccine for US troops under new plan
Members of the U.S. military would be required to have the COVID-19 vaccine under a new plan.
Members of the U.S. military would be required to have the COVID-19 vaccine under a new plan.
Pediatricians warn of 'pressing risk' among children as delta variant spreads
The American Academy of Pediatrics wrote a letter to the FDA urging it to work “aggressively” toward authorizing a COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 12.
The American Academy of Pediatrics wrote a letter to the FDA urging it to work “aggressively” toward authorizing a COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 12.
Georgia couple dies of COVID-19 hours of each other
A Georgia couple died from the coronavirus within hours of each other, leaving behind two teenagers. Their loved ones in Hampton now beg anyone who will listen to get the shot.
A Georgia couple died from the coronavirus within hours of each other, leaving behind two teenagers. Their loved ones in Hampton now beg anyone who will listen to get the shot.
New Orleans Jazz Fest canceled for 2021 amid surging COVID-19 cases
The New Orleans Jazz Fest, which had been postponed from 2020 to October 2021, has again been canceled due to surging COVID-19 cases in Louisiana.
The New Orleans Jazz Fest, which had been postponed from 2020 to October 2021, has again been canceled due to surging COVID-19 cases in Louisiana.
Port Canaveral sees cruise industry ramp up as sailings go out
Safety remains a priority for cruise line officials though. For example, Royal Caribbean is making all passengers show proof of a negative COVID-19 test before they board.
Safety remains a priority for cruise line officials though. For example, Royal Caribbean is making all passengers show proof of a negative COVID-19 test before they board.
Cholesterol drug cuts coronavirus infection by 70%, researchers find
Researchers say lab studies show a cholesterol drug reduced coronavirus infection by 70%.
Researchers say lab studies show a cholesterol drug reduced coronavirus infection by 70%.
Fauci believes wave of vaccine mandates could follow full FDA approval
Dr. Anthony Fauci, says he's hopeful that the Food and Drug Administration will give full approval to the coronavirus vaccine by month’s end, which could usher in a wave of vaccine mandates in the private sector as well as schools and universities.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, says he's hopeful that the Food and Drug Administration will give full approval to the coronavirus vaccine by month’s end, which could usher in a wave of vaccine mandates in the private sector as well as schools and universities.
After sluggish start, Europe catches up to the US in vaccinations
The European Union has caught up to the once-vaunted U.S. coronavirus vaccination effort despite a sluggish start.
The European Union has caught up to the once-vaunted U.S. coronavirus vaccination effort despite a sluggish start.
Florida police officer passes away due to COVID-19, department says
The Port Orange Police Department said that Officer Justin White has passed away from COVID-19. He passed away on Thursday morning.
The Port Orange Police Department said that Officer Justin White has passed away from COVID-19. He passed away on Thursday morning.
COVID-infected mom delivers premature child, nearly dies: ‘Protect yourself and your baby’
An Arizona woman is issuing a warning to others after she delivered her son premature, while fighting for her life in the hospital with COVID-19.
An Arizona woman is issuing a warning to others after she delivered her son premature, while fighting for her life in the hospital with COVID-19.
Here's how close Americans are to getting $2,000 monthly stimulus checks
According to a survey, the last rounds of stimulus checks helped improve Americans’ ability to buy food, pay bills, and reduced anxiety and depression.
According to a survey, the last rounds of stimulus checks helped improve Americans’ ability to buy food, pay bills, and reduced anxiety and depression.
Unvaccinated Americans not changing their views, behavior on COVID-19 pandemic, study finds
A new study found that many unvaccinated Americans feel the COVID-19 vaccine is riskier than getting a coronavirus infection.
A new study found that many unvaccinated Americans feel the COVID-19 vaccine is riskier than getting a coronavirus infection.
Parrish Medical Center activates its overflow tent for non-COVID patients
Parrish Medical Center in Titusville began using its overflow tent on Friday to treat lower acuity, non-COVID patients as emergency department visits rise.
Parrish Medical Center in Titusville began using its overflow tent on Friday to treat lower acuity, non-COVID patients as emergency department visits rise.
Amazon to mandate masks for all its workers in warehouses
Starting Monday, Amazon will be requiring all of its 900,000 U.S. warehouse workers to wear masks indoors, regardless of their vaccination status.
Starting Monday, Amazon will be requiring all of its 900,000 U.S. warehouse workers to wear masks indoors, regardless of their vaccination status.
Osceola County announces Eviction Diversion Program Liaison at courthouse
Osceola County commissioners announced a new Eviction Diversion Program Liaison who will be stationed at the Courthouse starting on Monday for those concerned about a flood of pandemic-related evictions.
Osceola County commissioners announced a new Eviction Diversion Program Liaison who will be stationed at the Courthouse starting on Monday for those concerned about a flood of pandemic-related evictions.
Baltimore company launches device that detects COVID-19, flu
The product, called ViraWarn, uses biosensing technology to actively screen air within indoor spaces and immediately alert occupants when COVID-19 or other viruses are sensed.
The product, called ViraWarn, uses biosensing technology to actively screen air within indoor spaces and immediately alert occupants when COVID-19 or other viruses are sensed.
'I truly regret not getting the vaccine': COVID-19 patient urges people to get vaccinated
An unvaccinated Virginia man is pleading with the public to make an appointment to get vaccinated after his illness left him hospitalized.
An unvaccinated Virginia man is pleading with the public to make an appointment to get vaccinated after his illness left him hospitalized.