CDC director says COVID-19 pandemic’s end ‘depends on human behavior’
“We are battling with one another and not battling with the common foe, which is the virus itself,” Dr. Rochelle Walensky said.
20% of UK’s critically ill COVID-19 patients are unvaccinated pregnant women
One in five of the most critically ill COVID-19 patients in the United Kingdom are unvaccinated pregnant women, according to the nation’s National Health Service.
Moderna says it has no plans to share COVID-19 vaccine formula
The chairman of Moderna says the company has no plans to share the recipe for its COVID-19 vaccine because executives have concluded that scaling up their own production is the best way to increase the global supply.
Halloween Is Saved: New York kids eager to trick-or-treat
Dr. Anthony Fauci gave kids the stamp of approval to go out and satisfy their sweet tooth on Halloween.
Survey: 69% of hiring managers want to see COVID-19 vaccination status on resumes
Among the hiring managers surveyed, about a third said they would automatically eliminate resumes that did not disclose the candidate’s vaccine status.
Anti-vaccine chiropractors are rising source of spreading COVID-19 misinformation
An investigation by The Associated Press has found that a vocal group of chiropractors has become an influential force in stirring up anti-vaccine misinformation during the pandemic.
Merck seeks FDA authorization of antiviral COVID-19 pill
Merck asked the FDA to authorize its pill against COVID-19 in what would add an entirely new and easy-to-use weapon against the pandemic.
Fauci OKs trick-or-treating this Halloween
Dr. Anthony Fauci said families can feel safe trick-or-treating outdoors this Halloween as America's COVID-19 cases decline, especially for those who are vaccinated.
Man sentenced in COVID-19 relief business loan fraud case
David Staveley, 54, of Andover, Massachusetts, and an accomplice were the first people in the country accused of fraudulently seeking Paycheck Protection Program loans when they were first charged in May 2020.
NIH: Moderna COVID-19 vaccine generates long-lasting immune memory cells
A recent report from the NIH found that the Moderna vaccine generates long-lasting memory cells that linger in the body to help fight unwanted illness.
Major marathons and other races are returning with COVID precautions
While registration for many major races continues to be impacted because of international travel restrictions due to COVID-19, there are many success stories about large and small races going off every week.
De Blasio considering vaccine mandate for NYPD
Mayor de Blasio says he is looking at "all options'' when it comes to a possible COVID-19 vaccine mandate for the NYPD. The police commissioner supports a mandate but the largest police union opposes one. The NYPD has about 34,500 uniformed personnel and about 17,700 people in civilian support positions.
COVID-19 stimulus checks: ‘Math error’ could mean some owe more in taxes
People who received a 6470 letter in the mail could see one of three notices which include a CP11, CP12, or CP13.
Vaccine panel to meet on Pfizer COVID-19 shots for ages 5-11 in November
A panel of vaccine experts will meet in early November to consider whether to recommend the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children younger than 12.
September jobs report: US adds weak 194K jobs as delta maintains hold
U.S. employers added just 194,000 jobs in September, a second straight tepid gain and evidence that the pandemic still has a grip on the economy.
95% of Americans agree misinformation is a problem, poll shows
Almost all Americans surveyed agree that misinformation is a problem. But few are very concerned that they themselves might be responsible
Conn. state workers vaccine mandate deadline passes
Connecticut officials say 671 state employees or 2.2% of executive branch workers remain noncompliant with Gov. Ned Lamont's vaccination and testing mandate. Some of those workers could be placed on unpaid leave as soon as Friday.
NIH: People with substance use disorders may be at higher risk for breakthrough COVID-19
Co-occurring health disorders appear to contribute to the increased risk, an NIH study suggests.
U.S. health experts urge flu shots to avoid 'twindemic'
Health officials urged Americans to get vaccinated against both the flu and coronavirus in case of a bad flu season on top of the continuing COVID-19 crisis. The CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccination for just about everyone starting with 6-month-old babies.
COVID testing in your home is getting simpler and faster
Northwell Health is rolling out a more efficient way for you to test yourself at home for COVID-19. Automation helps simplify the process. The FDA-approved test is covered by most insurance companies.