CDC asks appeals court to put cruise ruling on hold
Attorneys for the CDC have asked a federal appeals court to put on hold a U.S. district judge’s ruling that backed Florida in a fight about the cruise ship industry.
Attorneys for the CDC have asked a federal appeals court to put on hold a U.S. district judge’s ruling that backed Florida in a fight about the cruise ship industry.
Global COVID-19 death toll passes 4 million people
The global death toll from the novel coronavirus has surpassed a staggering 4 million people, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
The global death toll from the novel coronavirus has surpassed a staggering 4 million people, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
Delta variant now most common COVID-19 strain, CDC prediction suggests
The delta variant has likely surpassed the alpha variant as the most common linage of COVID-19 in the United States, according to CDC data.
The delta variant has likely surpassed the alpha variant as the most common linage of COVID-19 in the United States, according to CDC data.
COVID vaccine for zoo animals in Wisconsin
Some animals at the zoos in Madison and Milwaukee will receive an experimental COVID-19 vaccine.
Some animals at the zoos in Madison and Milwaukee will receive an experimental COVID-19 vaccine.
Amid delta variant rise, Biden outlines latest plan to increase COVID-19 vaccinations
President Joe Biden said his administration will increase efforts to deliver vaccines into communities as the COVID-19 delta variant cases continue to rise in several states.
President Joe Biden said his administration will increase efforts to deliver vaccines into communities as the COVID-19 delta variant cases continue to rise in several states.
COVID-19 vaccine lotteries not associated with increased shots, study finds
Study focused on Ohio's 'Vax-a-Million' lottery, which launched when vaccine was made available to younger teens.
Study focused on Ohio's 'Vax-a-Million' lottery, which launched when vaccine was made available to younger teens.
Cruise ship fight between Florida, CDC heads to appeals court
The battle between Florida and the CDC about cruise-industry restrictions is now heading to an appeals court after a federal judge last month sided with the state.
The battle between Florida and the CDC about cruise-industry restrictions is now heading to an appeals court after a federal judge last month sided with the state.
Fauci: 99.2% of US COVID-19 deaths involved unvaccinated people
Dr. Anthony Fauci continued his push for Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine as many deaths are attributed to unvaccinated people.
Dr. Anthony Fauci continued his push for Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine as many deaths are attributed to unvaccinated people.
WHO warns of ‘very dangerous period’ fueled by delta variant
The World Health Organization is warning of new wave of coronavirus cases sweeping across the globe, driven by the highly infectious delta variant.
The World Health Organization is warning of new wave of coronavirus cases sweeping across the globe, driven by the highly infectious delta variant.
VIDEO: Oakland Zoo vaccinates lions, tigers, bears, chimps and pigs against COVID
The Oakland Zoo vaccinated tigers, Black bears, Grizzly bears, mountain lions and ferrets against COVID-19 this week and is poised to innoculate chimpanzees, fruit bats and pigs.
The Oakland Zoo vaccinated tigers, Black bears, Grizzly bears, mountain lions and ferrets against COVID-19 this week and is poised to innoculate chimpanzees, fruit bats and pigs.
Delta variant: J&J vaccine provides ‘strong’ protection, preliminary study says
Johnson & Johnson announced its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine provides “strong” protection against the delta variant and that their shot’s immune response lasts at least eight months.
Johnson & Johnson announced its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine provides “strong” protection against the delta variant and that their shot’s immune response lasts at least eight months.
Delta variant: ‘Surge response’ teams to deploy to US hot spots, White House says
The White House announced on Thursday “surge response” teams are ready to deploy more vaccinations, therapeutics and further assistance to delta variant hot spots in the U.S.
The White House announced on Thursday “surge response” teams are ready to deploy more vaccinations, therapeutics and further assistance to delta variant hot spots in the U.S.
The next COVID casualty: Your cup of coffee?
The pandemic has reduced mitigation of a fungus destroying coffee crops across Latin and Central America, along with limiting the movement of migrant workers who harvest coffee.
The pandemic has reduced mitigation of a fungus destroying coffee crops across Latin and Central America, along with limiting the movement of migrant workers who harvest coffee.
Moderna: Blood samples show vaccine effective against delta variant
According to Moderna, its coronavirus vaccine is effective against emerging variants including the highly contagious delta variant — a hopeful sign as the virus continues to evolve.
According to Moderna, its coronavirus vaccine is effective against emerging variants including the highly contagious delta variant — a hopeful sign as the virus continues to evolve.
Pfizer to request COVID-19 vaccine emergency approval for kids ages 5-11 by fall
Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is currently authorized for use in individuals aged 12 and older
Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is currently authorized for use in individuals aged 12 and older
Free beer: Anheuser-Busch to dole out brews to mark vaccine progress
Anheuser-Busch which promised to give Americans free beer for Independence Day if the Biden administration met its goal of getting 70% of adults vaccinated, is still going to give away free beer even though the White House says it will fall short of its goal.
Anheuser-Busch which promised to give Americans free beer for Independence Day if the Biden administration met its goal of getting 70% of adults vaccinated, is still going to give away free beer even though the White House says it will fall short of its goal.
Washington state fully reopens economy: COVID guidelines, mask requirements, what you need to know
Seventeen months after the first U.S. coronavirus case was confirmed in Snohomish County, Washington state fully reopened its economy on June 30.
Seventeen months after the first U.S. coronavirus case was confirmed in Snohomish County, Washington state fully reopened its economy on June 30.
As delta variant rises, CDC director weighs in on wearing masks
Countries around the world are bringing back restrictions as the delta variant rises. Some counties in the U.S. are as well, and WHO has urged even vaccinated individuals to keep wearing masks. Here’s how the CDC is weighing in now.
Countries around the world are bringing back restrictions as the delta variant rises. Some counties in the U.S. are as well, and WHO has urged even vaccinated individuals to keep wearing masks. Here’s how the CDC is weighing in now.
Mixing AstraZeneca, Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines provides ‘robust’ protection, study says
Being able to mix vaccines could help optimize the global vaccine supply and provide shots to communities with limited access to healthcare.
Being able to mix vaccines could help optimize the global vaccine supply and provide shots to communities with limited access to healthcare.
LA County Public Health strongly recommends masking indoors amid Delta variant concerns
Health officials in Los Angeles County are now strongly recommending everyone – regardless of their vaccination status – to wear masks indoors in public places in the wake of the recent Delta variant spread.
Health officials in Los Angeles County are now strongly recommending everyone – regardless of their vaccination status – to wear masks indoors in public places in the wake of the recent Delta variant spread.