Gov. Ivey, who blamed 'unvaccinated folks' for COVID-19 surge, vows to resist Biden orders
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, who said it was “time to start blaming the unvaccinated folks” for this summer’s COVID-19 surge, has vowed to resist President Joe Biden’s executive orders on vaccines.
CDC: Unvaccinated nearly 11 times more likely to die from COVID-19
A new study shows unvaccinated people are nearly 11 times more likely to die from COVID-19, and about as likely to be hospitalized with the coronavirus, according to the CDC.
Biden announces plan to increase vaccinations, curb delta variant's spread
In his most forceful pandemic actions and words, President Joe Biden on Thursday ordered sweeping new federal vaccine requirements for as many as 100 million Americans — private-sector employees as well as health care workers and federal contractors — in an all-out effort to curb the surging COVID-19 delta variant.
UPS aims to hire 100K ahead of 'record peak holiday season'
UPS is planning to hire 100,000 seasonal workers ahead of an anticipated crush of holiday orders to begin as early as October.
Say hello to 'Mu': New coronavirus strain arrives in the U.S.
A new variant of the coronavirus called Mu has arrived in the United States but health experts say the delta variant is still the number one concern.
Married couple leave 7 children after dying from COVID-19 within hours of each other
Tiki Green says prior to the Florida trip, Troy and Charletta were considering getting a Covid vaccine, but they contracted the virus before they decided to get the shot. Something she is now urging others to do.
COVID-19 infections from schools could overload crowded Idaho hospitals
Roughly 11,000 kids in Coeur d’Alene were getting ready for their first day of school when Idaho public health officials announced this week that northern hospitals were so crowded with coronavirus patients that they would be allowed to ration health care.
Study: 80% of COVID-19 patients suffer 1 or more long-term effects
Researchers who analyzed more than 18,000 studies found that 80% of people who were infected with COVID-19 suffered one or more of the long-term effects associated with the novel coronavirus.
TSA will double fines on mask mandate violations at airports, on flights
The new range of penalties, which take effect Friday, will be $500-$1000 for first offenders and $1000-$3000 for second offenders.
Biden announces vaccine mandate for employers with more than 100 workers
President Joe Biden announced sweeping new federal vaccine requirements affecting as many as 100 million Americans in an all-out effort to increase COVID-19 vaccinations and curb the surging delta variant.
Anti-mask adults heckle student discussing grandmother’s COVID-19 death
"This time last year, my grandmother, who was a former teacher at the Rutherford County school system, died of COVID because someone wasn't wearing a mask," Knox said during his speech. Behind him, women could be seen laughing and shaking their heads.
Moderna developing combo COVID-19 booster, flu shot
Moderna announced on Thursday that it is developing a vaccine that combines a booster for COVID-19 and a shot for the seasonal flu.
Long COVID-19: Can children suffer long-term symptoms after infection?
Estimates vary on how often these “long COVID” symptoms occur in kids.
Microsoft return to U.S. offices delayed indefinitely
Microsoft told employees Thursday that it has indefinitely delayed their return to U.S. offices until it’s safer to do so.
US unemployment claims reach another pandemic low as economy recovers
U.S. unemployment claims fell last week to 310,000, a pandemic low and a sign that rising COVID-19 cases have yet to lead to widespread layoffs.
US COVID-19 deaths surpass 650,000 as delta variant fuels pandemic
The U.S. COVID-19 death toll reached 650,000 this week as the nation faces the delta variant fueling hospitalizations, many of whom are unvaccinated.
COVID-19 deaths among first responders continue to increase
Despite the deaths, police officers and other first responders are among those most hesitant to get the vaccine.
'COVID hit me really hard', Boxer Oscar De La Hoya released from hospital
He spent three days in the hospital after contracting the virus, despite being fully vaccinated.
More than 1 in 4 new COVID-19 cases are now in children, report says
A new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics says more one in four coronavirus cases are among children — the highest ratio since the pandemic began.
Study: Delta’s pre-flight COVID-19 tests significantly decrease risk of infection
According to the study, the risk of infection after all passengers tested negative 72 hours in advance of the flight was less than 0.1 percent.