California school district tells parents their children must eat lunch in the rain due to COVID
Amid outcry, the district decided to let kids eat a 15-minute lunch indoors if there is 'a heavy downpour'
AY4.2 variant: CDC says new delta sublineage of COVID-19 seen in US
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said Wednesday the AY4.2 sublineage recently identified in the United Kingdom has also been observed in the United States.
OSHA warns Arizona, South Carolina and Utah over COVID-19 violations
OSHA says Arizona, South Carolina and Utah are not complying with promises to enforce COVID-19 labor standards that are at least as good as those adopted by the federal government.
All New York City employees will be required to get COVID vaccine
All city workers, excluding uniformed correction officers, will be required to have at least one dose by 5 p.m. on Oct. 29.
Veterans feed fellow veterans and other hungry New Jerseyans
The pandemic has created devastating food insecurity for many vulnerable residents — including veterans — of Bergen County. A Marine Corps veteran has partnered with a food program and a church to help.
CDC: Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine 93% effective at preventing hospitalization in ages 12-18
Between June 1 and Sept. 30 of this year, the CDC performed a case-controlled study of Pfizer’s vaccine in adolescents at 19 pediatric hospitals in 16 states, according to the study published on Tuesday.
DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas tests positive for COVID-19
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday morning despite being fully vaccinated, according to a statement from DHS spokesperson Marsha Espinosa.
Procter & Gamble combats inflation with price hikes in most categories
Procter & Gamble, like many other companies, has hiked prices on consumers in order to offset rising costs that have occurred due to supply-chain issues and a shortage of materials and labor coming out of the pandemic.
NYC declares racism a public health crisis
New York City's Health Department officially declared racism a public health crisis.
Colin Powell's death highlights urgency of vaccination, experts say
The COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective against hospitalization and death. But they are not perfect. Experts stress that widespread vaccination is critical to give an added layer of protection to the most vulnerable.
Older adults are more susceptible to severe breakthrough COVID-19, studies show
Health officials say older adults are more at risk for severe COVID-19 breakthrough cases due to underlying medical conditions and less robust immune systems.
CDC: Unvaccinated 11 times more likely to die of COVID-19
The latest data from the CDC shows COVID-19 vaccines remained highly effective against hospitalization and death even as the extra-contagious delta variant swept the country.
Arkansas restaurant pays student employees to do homework during shift
A restaurant group in Arkansas is allowing student employees to do homework for an hour while on the clock, an initiative that is raising grades and also recruiting more employees amid the country’s labor shortage.
Colin Powell's age, cancer left him vulnerable to COVID-19 despite vaccination
Despite getting vaccinated against COVID-19, Colin Powell remained vulnerable to the virus because of his advanced age and history of cancer.
Colin Powell, former US secretary of state, dies of COVID-19 complications
Colin Powell, former U.S. Joint Chiefs chairman and secretary of state, has died due to complications from COVID-19.
Millions of capable workers are choosing not to participate in the labor force
Where have all the workers gone? That is the perplexing question in much of the U.S. and especially here in the Golden State.
September was worst month for child COVID-19 infections, AAP says
The American Academy of Pediatrics also said the overall COVID-19 infection rate is 8,035 cases per 100,000 children in the population.
Treasury official claims inflation part of ‘economy in transition,’ only way out is 100% global vaccination
The comments are the latest in confusing, conflicting messaging on inflation from the Biden administration.
Fauci: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas gatherings safe for vaccinated people
Dr. Anthony Fauci said it is OK for vaccinated people to attend the upcoming Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings, but he has a warning for the unvaccinated population.
Data: Nearly two-thirds of New Yorkers fully vaccinated
The latest federal figures show nearly two-thirds of New York residents are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus.