U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan locked down amid huge COVID-19 surge
The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan is locking down because of a massive spike in coronavirus cases among employees. The embassy is ordering staffers into virtual isolation to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan is locking down because of a massive spike in coronavirus cases among employees. The embassy is ordering staffers into virtual isolation to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Orange County School Board to hold vote on if masks should be optional
An Orange County School Board meeting about the mask policy had to take recess twice on Thursday just to settle down the crowd.
An Orange County School Board meeting about the mask policy had to take recess twice on Thursday just to settle down the crowd.
Latinas left workforce more than other demographics amid COVID-19 pandemic, report says
A new report finds that Latinas have left the workforce at rates higher than any other demographic and also have had some of the highest unemployment rates throughout the pandemic.
A new report finds that Latinas have left the workforce at rates higher than any other demographic and also have had some of the highest unemployment rates throughout the pandemic.
Lawmakers seek 9/11-style commission to probe COVID-19 pandemic
A push is underway on Capitol Hill and beyond for a full-blown investigation of the coronavirus outbreak by a national commission like the one that looked into 9/11.
A push is underway on Capitol Hill and beyond for a full-blown investigation of the coronavirus outbreak by a national commission like the one that looked into 9/11.
US unemployment claims tick up to 412,000 from pandemic low
The Labor Department said jobless claims in the U.S. rose 37,000 from the week before to 412,000, an increase for the first time since April.
The Labor Department said jobless claims in the U.S. rose 37,000 from the week before to 412,000, an increase for the first time since April.
COVID vaccine proof: Wisconsin bill forbids requiring it
The Wisconsin Assembly on Wednesday passed a Republican-backed bill that would prohibit businesses, colleges and universities, governments and anyone else in the state from requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
The Wisconsin Assembly on Wednesday passed a Republican-backed bill that would prohibit businesses, colleges and universities, governments and anyone else in the state from requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
FDA OKs additional 15M doses of J&J vaccine from troubled Baltimore plant
The FDA approved an additional 15 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine made at the troubled Emergent BioSolutions plant in Baltimore, which has been shuttered for weeks.
The FDA approved an additional 15 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine made at the troubled Emergent BioSolutions plant in Baltimore, which has been shuttered for weeks.
COVID-19 vaccinations slow down as infectious delta variant spreads
One major concern is the highly contagious and potentially more severe delta variant of the coronavirus that originated in India. While health officials say the vaccines are effective against it, the fear is that it will lead to outbreaks in states with lower vaccination rates.
One major concern is the highly contagious and potentially more severe delta variant of the coronavirus that originated in India. While health officials say the vaccines are effective against it, the fear is that it will lead to outbreaks in states with lower vaccination rates.
Research finds links between air quality and COVID vulnerability: UCLA
Long-term exposure to poor air quality increased the risk of COVID-19 throughout the country last year, according to research announced Wednesday from a UCLA-led team.
Long-term exposure to poor air quality increased the risk of COVID-19 throughout the country last year, according to research announced Wednesday from a UCLA-led team.
US buys additional 200 million doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. purchased an additional 200M doses of Moderna’s vaccine, an extra supply that could potentially be used for kids or as a booster, the company said.
The U.S. purchased an additional 200M doses of Moderna’s vaccine, an extra supply that could potentially be used for kids or as a booster, the company said.
Gov. DeSantis downplays coronavirus variant
The variant now accounts for the majority of the coronavirus cases in the U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson delayed by four weeks the lifting of England’s lockdown restrictions.
The variant now accounts for the majority of the coronavirus cases in the U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson delayed by four weeks the lifting of England’s lockdown restrictions.
EU recommends countries begin lifting travel restrictions for Americans
The recommendation from the European Union is non-binding, and national governments still have authority to require test results or vaccination records and to set other entry conditions.
The recommendation from the European Union is non-binding, and national governments still have authority to require test results or vaccination records and to set other entry conditions.
Meet the first person to get vaccinated in California
The first person in California to get vaccinated was frontline ICU nurse Helen Cordova. At first, she didn't want the shot.
The first person in California to get vaccinated was frontline ICU nurse Helen Cordova. At first, she didn't want the shot.
Regeneron antibody drug reduces death in COVID-19 hospitalized patients, study finds
Regeneron’s COVID-19 antibody cocktail was found to cut patient deaths from 30% to 24% among those who hadn’t already developed an immune response.
Regeneron’s COVID-19 antibody cocktail was found to cut patient deaths from 30% to 24% among those who hadn’t already developed an immune response.
Some hospitals seeing no new COVID-19 patients, but delta variant could undo progress
Some hospitals are going days without any new COVID-19 patients for the first time in more than a year, but the milestone could be undone by the delta variant becoming more dominant in the U.S., putting unvaccinated Americans at risk.
Some hospitals are going days without any new COVID-19 patients for the first time in more than a year, but the milestone could be undone by the delta variant becoming more dominant in the U.S., putting unvaccinated Americans at risk.
US COVID-19 death toll reaches 600,000 as cases, vaccinations slow
More than 600,000 Americans have now died of COVID-19 since the onset of the pandemic, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University.
More than 600,000 Americans have now died of COVID-19 since the onset of the pandemic, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University.
CDC to label delta COVID-19 strain a 'variant of concern,' say vaccines 'effective'
Two doses of Pfizer, Moderna vaccines effective against delta variant, officials say.
Two doses of Pfizer, Moderna vaccines effective against delta variant, officials say.
COVID-19 likely in US by Christmas 2019, new blood samples suggest
Thousands of new blood samples suggest COVID-19 popped up in the U.S. in December 2019 — weeks before cases were first recognized by health officials.
Thousands of new blood samples suggest COVID-19 popped up in the U.S. in December 2019 — weeks before cases were first recognized by health officials.
Study: Delta variant can reduce Pfizer, Astrazeneca COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness
Recently released studies out of the U.K. found Pfizer’s and Astrazeneca’s COVID-19 vaccines effectiveness was diminished somewhat by the Delta variant, but both vaccines remained protective against hospitalization.
Recently released studies out of the U.K. found Pfizer’s and Astrazeneca’s COVID-19 vaccines effectiveness was diminished somewhat by the Delta variant, but both vaccines remained protective against hospitalization.
Volusia County Schools vote to make face coverings optional effective immediately
The Volusia County School Board on Monday voted to make face-coverings optional and voluntary at schools and other Volusia County Schools facilities, effective immediately.
The Volusia County School Board on Monday voted to make face-coverings optional and voluntary at schools and other Volusia County Schools facilities, effective immediately.