Fauci says Biden is "doing really quite well"
Dr. Anthony Fauci told "CBS Saturday Morning" that the president "continues to improve."
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Biden makes first live remarks — virtually — since COVID diagnosis
The White House has identified 17 close contacts of the president.
What is Paxlovid? What to know about Pfizer's COVID pills
More than 2.7 million courses of Paxlovid pills have been used to date to treat COVID-19 across the country.
White House COVID chief urges vaccinations after Biden tests positive
"Because the president is fully vaccinated, double boosted, his risk of serious illness is dramatically lower," Dr. Ashish Jha said.
More U.S. workers taking on second jobs as inflation rages
Number of people working two full-time jobs is at a record high, according to government labor numbers.
When will Novavax's vaccine be available, and how can I get it?
The Biden administration is warning states that only "limited supply" of the recently authorized vaccine will be available.
CDC stops monitoring COVID-19 cases on cruises
Disease control agency will no longer track COVID-19 cases aboard ships, but warns that cruising still poses risks.
CDC recommends Novavax COVID vaccine after unanimous vote
Novavax says it plans to begin shipping its first doses for distribution "in the coming days."
COVID-19 symptoms differed between Omicron and Delta variants, U.K. study found
Earlier COVID variants often caused people to lose their sense of smell, while a sore throat and hoarse voice were not as prevalent.
Chinese officials apologize for breaking into homes of people with COVID
Authorities forced their way into 84 apartments to find any "close contacts" of quarantined people who might be hiding inside.
Fauci says he expects to retire by end of Biden's current term: "My time is running out"
The nation's top infectious disease scientist has acknowledged for months that he was weighing a potential retirement.
Studying the effects of long COVID
More than two years into the pandemic, researchers still have few answers about why as many as 1-in-5 adults infected with COVID have experienced a symptom suggestive of long-term effects.
25 million kids didn't get routine vaccinations due to COVID, U.N. says
That continued a downward trend for childhood immunization in general. UNICEF's head calls it a "red alert" for the health of children worldwide.
More than 1 in 2 Americans now live in an area where CDC urges indoor masking to curb COVID-19 surges
The percentage of Americans living in areas of "high" COVID-19 Community Levels is the worst since the metric was first rolled out in February.
10 unvaccinated K.C. Royals can't play in Canada vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Canadian COVID-linked restrictions prohibit their entry. They say their teammates support them. One is sacrificing $186,000 in pay for the four games.
FDA authorizes Novavax as new alternative to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines
The Biden administration says it has secured 3.2 million doses of the vaccine.
Remote work means slower wage growth for workers
But high inflation could cause employees to rethink the trade-off between remote work and a bigger salary.
New Omicron variants drive increase in COVID cases
"Your immune system will have a harder time fighting off this current wave."
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer tests positive for COVID-19
Schumer, who is fully vaccinated and double boosted, is only experiencing "very mild" symptoms, the spokesperson said in a statement.
L.A. could reinstate mask mandates as COVID cases rise
Omicron subvariant BA.5 is responsible for more than half of all new cases in the country, according to the CDC.
Beijing imposes, then backs off COVID vaccine mandate amid fresh outbreaks
Two of China's biggest cities enjoyed only about a month of relief before cases re-emerged, prompting tighter rules on testing and vaccination, but confusion over the latter.
Monkeypox vaccine and testing delays echo failures in early COVID response
Some public health experts see in the response to monkeypox a repeat of mistakes that the government made in combating COVID-19.
Long COVID patients struggle to get benefits: "We're left behind"
There is no universal clinical definition for long COVID, but there are more than 200 symptoms associated with it.
Cancer drug cut risk of death for hospitalized COVID patients in study
After the results were first released in April, Veru asked the FDA for emergency use authorization of sabizabulin.
Canada to throw out 13.6 million doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
Officials say the doses expired "due to limited demand for the vaccine" domestically, and logistical challenges in donating them elsewhere.
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