Cruise ship with small number of asymptomatic, positive patients docked in San Francisco
Princess Cruises sent an email stating that they randomly tested 25% of the roughly 700 passengers and board and found that 12 were positive with coronavirus, and all had no or mild symptoms. The ship was filled to about one third of capacity.
Record weekly COVID-19 cases reported worldwide but fewer deaths, WHO says
The World Health Organization noted a 71% increase from the previous 7-day period that the U.N. health agency likened to a “tsunami.”
2 tigers at ZooTampa test positive for COVID-19
The 16-year-old and 7-year-old tigers were tested for the virus after showing mild respiratory symptoms.
Record 9.5 million COVID-19 cases worldwide last week
The World Health Organization said Thursday a record 9.5 million cases of COVID-19 were tallied around the world over the last week, noting a 71% surge in the weekly count of infections amounting to a “tsunami” as the new omicron variant sweeps worldwide.
Virus infections prompt partial closures at Conn. state Capitol
Connecticut officials have ordered partial closures at the state Capitol complex due to coronavirus infections among police officers and legislative staff.
New COVID-19 variant named IHU discovered in France
A new COVID-19 variant named IHU has been detected in France
What is the new IHU variant found in France?
A new COVID-19 variant IHU has been detected in France. Here is what you need to know about it.
NY Gov. Hochul gives State of the State speech
Hochul distanced herself from former Governor Andrew Cuomo and laid out a long list of proposals she says will improve the lives of New Yorkers.
At-home COVID tests flying off the shelves at pharmacies
While they're nearly impossible to find in stock, there are a number of COVID at-home tests on the market. So how do they work and what's the best option for reliable results?
'Flurona' - flu and COVID infection - found in California
A case of ‘flurona,' a simultaneous infection of influenza and the coronavirus has been found in a child in California.
Real estate firm sues NYC over workplace vaccine mandate
A lawsuit has been filed in federal court challenging New York City’s sweeping mandate requiring nearly all private-sector businesses to ban unvaccinated employees from the workplace.
Mayor Adams announces funding for NYC hospitals to battle COVID surge
To handle the surge of patients, as well as the number of staff out sick, the mayor says he is directing over $100M into city-run hospitals to hire staff.
Parents spent more quality time with their kids during COVID-19 pandemic's start, survey finds
A new report from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that parents shared more meals and spent more quality time together with their children at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic than they had in previous years.
CDC panel endorses Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster for 12- to 15-year-olds
The CDC’s director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, will weigh the panel’s advice before making a final decision soon.
Yale students must quarantine on campus amid COVID-19 surge, encouraged not to eat at local restaurants
For meals, students have access to 'grab-and-go' food from the school or may order curbside pickup.
2022 Grammy Awards postponed amid Omicron surge
The Recording Academy announced Music's Biggest Night has been postponed due to the uncertainty of the Omicron variant.
‘Flurona’: What you need to know about the flu, COVID-19 dual illness
Cases of “flurona,” which is the casual term to describe a patient diagnosed with COVID-19 and influenza at the same time, are popping up in the United States.
Omicron symptoms: Is that runny nose COVID-19 or a common cold?
How can you tell the difference between COVID-19, a common cold and the flu? Cook Children's Medical Center said it can be nearly impossible to tell without a test because the most common symptoms of the omicron variant are similar to those of a cold or the flu.
Labor shortages force businesses to curtail operations
At one slaughterhouse the worker shortage became so extreme in recent days it opted to euthanize thousands of chickens that couldn't be processed.
'Flurona' in California: Testing site in LA County confirms first known local case
Officials at the 911 COVID Testing site in Brentwood said a child they tested for both the flu and COVID-19 tested positive for both. In addition, the boy’s mother tested positive for COVID-19 the next day.