DOD sends military personnel to COVID-19 crushed hospitals in Louisiana, Mississippi
U.S. military medical officers have been deployed to hospitals in Mississippi and Louisiana as both states face devastating surges in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths amid low vaccination rates.
Do I need a booster if I got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine?
The U.S. is planning booster doses of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines but if you got the one-dose Johnson & Johnson shot instead, stay tuned. Health authorities say a booster probably will be needed for that vaccine as well — but they don't have enough data yet to decide.
NYC teachers, staff required to get COVID vaccine with no opt-out option
All New York City public school teachers and other staffers will have to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, officials said Monday.
NJ to require COVID vaccine or regular tests for all school employees
New Jersey will require all preschool through grade 12 teachers, staff and personnel for preschool through grade 12 to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by Oct. 18
Majority of Americans support school mask, vaccine mandates, poll finds
A new poll finds that a majority of Americans support mask and vaccine mandates for students and teachers in K-12 schools.
Rev. Jesse Jackson and wife Jacqueline remain hospitalized with COVID
Rev. Jesse Jackson and wife Jacqueline are in their late 70s.
Texas Congressman Troy Nehls tests positive for COVID-19, encourages residents to get vaccinated
Texas Congressman for the 22nd District, Troy Nehls confirmed on social media he tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently experiencing moderate symptoms.
Mississippi orders COVID-infected individuals to isolate at home or face up to 5 years in prison
The Mississippi State Department of Health issued an alert on Friday ordering any coronavirus-positive individuals to isolate for at least 10 days or face up to a 5-year prison sentence and a fine of up to $5,000.
'We Love NYC' concert in Central Park stopped due to lightning
The five-hour concert, intended to celebrate New York City’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, was about halfway through when the weather became an issue. Heavy rain and lightning filled the sky.
Orlando asks residents to limit water consumption due to COVID-19 impacts
The City of Orlando is asking residents to reduce water consumption due to COVID-19.
Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. and wife Jacqueline Jackson both hospitalized with COVID
Rev. Jackson is 79 and his wife, Jacqueline, is 77. Rev. Jackson was vaccinated in January.
'Stop it': FDA warns ivermectin is not a COVID-19 treatment drug
The FDA is warning people not to take a drug, used to treat parasites in livestock, to treat or prevent COVID-19.
Nashville radio host Phil Valentine dies from COVID-19 after initially doubting vaccine
Nashville radio station SuperTalk 99.7 WTN confirmed Phil Valentine’s death in a tweet Saturday.
Younger children more likely to spread COVID-19 in homes than older children, study says
A recent study published in JAMA suggests that children aged 3 and younger are more likely to spread COVID-19 within households compared to older children.
Hard-hit states skyrocketing demand for COVID-19 antibody drugs
A photograph of people laying down on the floor in pain while waiting for antibody infusions at a treatment site in Jacksonville, Florida, has become a vivid illustration of the huge demand for COVID-19 drugs amid a surge in infections.
'We Love NYC, The Homecoming Concert' set for Great Lawn despite surging COVID cases
New York City's concert to celebrate its recovery from the coronavirus pandemic despite surging cases and hospitalizations, is set to take place Saturday, August 21 in Central Park.
FDA, Mississippi officials issue warning regarding livestock drug being used to treat COVID-19
The FDA has issued a warning about a drug most commonly used as a horse de-wormer, urging people not to use it as a treatment or prophylactic for COVID-19 after an influx of calls to the Mississippi Poison Control Center.
Father’s speech against anti-mask parents at Tennessee board meeting goes viral
The father of a kindergarten student went viral earlier this week, after speaking at a school board meeting in Franklin Tennessee, criticizing parents for their anti-mask views and opinions.
New bill would prohibit Michigan employers from implementing COVID-19 vaccine mandates
A new bill would prevent Michigan employers from implementing COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
Ease your mask mandates or pay up, Fla. Board of Education warns districts
Florida’s commissioner of education says he’ll withhold the salaries of school board members in two districts found to be in violation of the governor’s executive order banning mask mandates, but the Biden administration says the districts can draw on federal funds.