Omicron variant: WHO says new COVID-19 strain shows increased reinfection risk
The World Health Organization called a special session to flesh out information about a worrying new variant of the coronavirus that has been detected in South Africa.
1st MIS-C child death reported in Virginia; health condition is associated with COVID-19
The Virginia Department of Health has confirmed a death from Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) – a health condition that is associated with COVID-19.
Stocks sink on new COVID variant; Dow loses 1,000 points
A day after the Stock Market was closed for Thanksgiving, news of a new COVID-19 variant sent stocks falling, with the Dow losing 1,000 points.
FDA finds Merck COVID-19 pill effective, seeks outside experts on safety
U.S. health officials say Merck's experimental COVID-19 pill is effective but they raised questions about its safety during pregnancy.
Health officials warn of 'worrying' new COVID variant
The variant, currently known as B.1.1.529, reportedly has a significant number of mutations that could make it capable of evading immunity.
Germany becomes 5th European country to surpass 100K COVID-19 deaths
The national disease control agency said it recorded 351 deaths in connection with the coronavirus over the past 24 hours.
US families struggle with how to conduct 2nd Thanksgiving amid COVID-19 pandemic
The second Thanksgiving of the COVID-19 pandemic comes as a resurgent virus has pushed new infections in the U.S. to 95,000 daily and caused alarming increases at hospitals in Michigan, Minnesota, Colorado and Arizona.
European Union authorizes Pfizer's COVID vaccine for kids 5-11
The European Union has authorized Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine for use on children as young as 5 years old.
Survey: Few Americans blame God for COVID-19 pandemic, other tragedies
A large majority of U.S. adults believe that most of the suffering in the world comes from people rather than from God, according to surveys from the Pew Research Center.
Italy's government targets unvaccinated with restrictions as COVID-19 cases rise
The Italian government is targeting unvaccinated people in its latest effort to contain rising coronavirus infections.
Child COVID-19 cases in US up 32% ahead of Thanksgiving, AAP reports
Between Nov. 11 and Nov. 18, nearly 142,000 child cases were added — an increase of about 32% from two weeks ago and making up 25.1 percent of all the cases reported that week, AAP reported.
WHO: Europe could see another 700K COVID-19 deaths by spring
WHO Europe called on people to get vaccinated and respect proper hygiene and practice social distancing to help stop the spread of the virus.
US COVID-19 deaths in 2021 surpass 2020's toll
More than 5 milion people worldwide have died from COVID-19.
Many wedding venues are booked into 2023
The Piermont, a waterfront wedding venue on Long Island, is swamped with newly engaged couples looking to book plus nearly two years' worth of postponed weddings from the pandemic.
COVID-19 vaccine can be bundled with routine childhood vaccinations, AAP says
The COVID-19 pandemic caused many children to fall behind on their routine vaccine schedules, but the American Academy of Pediatrics is reassuring parents that in addition to those routine inoculations, it is safe for kids to add on the COVID-19 vaccine.
CDC tool shows how to improve airflow during indoor gatherings
The CDC rolled out an interactive tool Wednesday to help measure whether or not you have good airflow in your home ahead of holiday gatherings.
US jobless claims lowest in 52 years
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits plummeted last week to the lowest level in more than half a century, another sign that the U.S. job market is rebounding rapidly from last year's coronavirus recession.
COVID infections in children are rising
COVID cases among children remain "extremely high" and are trending upward.
COVID-19 boosters: Fauci says definition of ‘fully vaccinated’ could change
The definition of being fully vaccinated could change as boosters become more widely available to adults in the U.S. but that’s only if the data shows it is necessary, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci.
Liquor shortages put a damper on upcoming Thanksgiving, Christmas holidays
Liquor purveyors are recommending customers order early and be prepared to choose alternatives to specialty items