Daily US COVID-19 cases fell below 10K this week

America’s recovery from the pandemic reached a new milestone this week when new daily cases fell below 10,000 for the first time since March 2020.

CDC: Adolescents should continue wearing masks until fully vaccinated

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that until children are fully vaccinated, they should continue wearing masks and taking precautions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

California workplace rules: Masks required, unless everyone is vaccinated

California employees will soon be able to skip masks in the workplace, but only if every employee in the room is fully vaccinated against the coronavirus.

NIH has identified promising oral drug to treat COVID-19

The NIH says it has identified a promising antiviral drug that has shown effectiveness in reducing the ability for COVID-19 to spread once it has infected a host cell.

Canine coronavirus found in humans in Malaysia, study says

Researchers found the first known cases of canine coronavirus in humans stemming from a study observing pneumonia patients in Malaysia in 2017, leading researchers to believe that species-to-species transmission has been happening for some time.

Dogs can sniff out COVID-19 with up to 94% accuracy, study finds

A study found specially trained dogs can rapidly, noninvasively detect a COVID-19 infection with up to 94.3% sensitivity and up to 92% specificity.

Walt Disney World updating policy on face coverings for 'cast members'

Walt Disney World confirmed to FOX 35 that they have made a slight change to their mask policy for its employees, or “cast members.”

Mediation fails between Florida, CDC over cruise line lawsuit

Governor DeSantis signed a law that imposes a fine of $5,000 for each customer asked to provide proof of vaccination.

US unveils global COVID-19 vaccine sharing plan for unused doses

The U.S. will share 75% of its unused COVID-19 vaccines with the world through the U.N.-backed COVAX global vaccine sharing program.

Even vaccinated California workers may have to keep masks on

The state safety board’s staff says conditions are different among workers, leading to their proposed rule that even vaccinated employees remain masked unless everyone else in their workspace is inoculated.

Free beer, other new incentives for Biden's 'month of action' ahead of July 4 goal

President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a “month of action” to urge more Americans to get vaccinated before the July 4 holiday, including a number of new incentives and steps to ease barriers.

Ally Financial ends all overdraft fees, becomes first large bank to do so

It’s a major move by Ally, the 17th largest bank in the country by size, and for the industry, which has been reliant on overdraft fees for decades to boost their profits.

FDA recalls unauthorized at-home coronavirus rapid test over false results concerns

The COVID-19 antigen and antibody test kits were distributed to pharmacies and sold directly to consumers, and the FDA said it has "serious concerns about the performance" of both tests.

NIH testing effectiveness, safety of mixing COVID-19 vaccines with potential boosters

The National Institute of Health has begun clinical trials for patients who have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and giving them a different third booster shot to test the effectiveness and safety of mixing vaccines.

New Mexico offers $5 million in COVID-19 vaccine prize, the country's largest reward

New Mexico bet big Tuesday that cash can persuade people to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, offering the largest single cash prize among the growing number of states staging lotteries to promote inoculations.

Supreme Court rejects appeal of Johnson & Johnson $2B ovarian cancer talc verdict

A jury found Johnson & Johnson’s talc products contain asbestos and that asbestos-laced talc can cause ovarian cancer. The company disputes both points, but a $2 billion verdict has been upheld by the Supreme Court.

Moderna seeks full FDA approval of its COVID-19 vaccine

Moderna said it has started the process of obtaining full approval of its COVID-19 vaccine. It will submit data “on a rolling basis over the coming weeks,” which the FDA will scrutinize.