COVID-19 lung X-rays show difference between vaccinated, unvaccinated patients

A hospital shared lung X-rays of vaccinated and unvaccinated COVID-19 patients in an effort to show the vaccine’s effectiveness at preventing severe illness.

2021 New York Auto Show canceled over coronavirus fears

The 2021 New York International Automobile Show that was rescheduled to be held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center later this month has been canceled. Organizers blame Covid-19 Delta variant cases and new coronavirus rules in New York City.

Memorials for COVID-19 victims taking shape across US

A memorial grove to COVID-19 victims has been planted in Ohio, and governors and lawmakers elsewhere are pursuing similar permanent remembrances.

COVID-19: What to know about symptoms, the delta variant and vaccines

COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and vaccine rates are all increasing amid the spread of the delta variant. Here are some answers to common questions about the variant and the vaccines.

Home Depot requires employees to wear masks, will offer masks to customers

Home Depot will require all employees contractors and vendors to wear masks inside their stores, distribution centers, office locations and customer homes.

AstraZeneca study finds small clot risk after 1st COVID-19 shot, none after 2nd

AstraZeneca said its COVID vaccine study found a slightly increased clot risk after the first dose and no increased risk after receiving the second.

Long-haul COVID cases now considered a disability

Long-haul COVID cases, when COVID symptoms last months after first becoming sick, will now be considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act, meaning long-haulers will be protected and accommodated at work.

Florida's delay in distribution of federal rental assistance funds under scrutiny

Florida received $870 million in federal funds for rental assistance, but as of Friday, the Department of Children and Family Services (DCF) has only distributed 2% of the funds.

Garth Brooks stadium tour: Singer to 'assess' remaining dates amid COVID-19 surge

Country star Garth Brooks says he will be reassessing whether to continue future dates on his stadium tour in light of the rising number of COVID-19 cases across the country.

CDC issues new eviction moratorium
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a new eviction moratorium through October 3, 2021. That one replaces the one that expired over the weekend. It comes as some families cannot afford to pay their rent and local landlords are getting frustrated.

Biden calls on resistant governors to 'get out of the way' of COVID-19 vaccine push

President Joe Biden called the COVID-19 pandemic “largely preventable,” saying Americans need to get vaccinated as the delta variant fuels case surges across the country.

NYC to require proof of vaccination for indoor dining, entertainment, fitness

New York City will require proof of vaccination for people who want to dine indoors and take part in other activities like gyms and theaters and for those who work there.

Teen out of ICE after COVID-19 scare
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One family found out the hard way that the coronavirus can be devastating, even to a teenager.

UK scientists say variant that can evade COVID-19 vaccines ‘almost certain’

Scientists in the U.K. said a COVID-19 variant with the ability to evade current vaccines is highly likely and will most likely require a new vaccine, possibly in the form of a yearly booster.

Indoor mask mandates return to 7 Bay Area counties

The indoor mask order, which starts just after midnight on Tuesday, comes from Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Sonoma counties and the city of Berkeley.

CDC extends order allowing migrants to be expelled amid COVID-19 pandemic

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Monday it will extend an order under Title 42 which expels noncitizen migrants and prohibits asylum-seekers from entering the U.S. in an effort to stop further spread of COVID-19.

CDC: Less than 1% of breakthrough COVID-19 cases led to hospitalization or death

Recent data from the CDC shows that less than 1% of breakthrough COVID-19 cases have led to hospitalization — and the percentage is even smaller for breakthrough COVID-19 cases that led to to death.

Louisiana brings back statewide mask mandate amid delta-driven COVID-19 surge

Louisiana is reenacting a statewide mask mandate for both vaccinated and unvaccinated residents across all indoor locations, including schools and colleges.