Queen commiserates with COVID patients after her own bout with the virus Britain's monarch empathized with patients, doctors and nurses at a London hospital, saying the coronavirus "does leave one very tired and exhausted." Apr 11, 2022
Transcript: Dr. Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation" The following is a transcript of an interview with Dr. Scott Gottlieb that aired Sunday, April 10, 2022, on "Face the Nation." Apr 10, 2022
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tests positive for COVID-19 The speaker is fully vaccinated and received her booster shot, a spokesman for Pelosi tweeted. Apr 7, 2022
"Plaza Suite" cancels shows after Sarah Jessica Parker gets COVID Several Broadway shows are having to cancel performances due to the virus. Apr 7, 2022
Attorney General Merrick Garland tests positive for COVID-19 Garland, 69, is fully vaccinated and boosted. Apr 6, 2022
New national research effort focuses on mysteries of long COVID The White House also acknowledged that long COVID appears to be a disability, meaning that patients could be entitled to federal legal protections. Apr 6, 2022
China stops separating families under COVID lockdown amid outcry The change to the draconian "zero-COVID" policies came as China's largest city struggled to contain the virus, reporting another record number of new cases. Apr 6, 2022
Senate Republicans block effort to advance $10 billion COVID relief deal The White House called the Senate vote a "step backward" for the Biden administration's ability to respond to COVID-19. Apr 6, 2022
China extends Shanghai lockdown as COVID spreads despite draconian policy Frustration is mounting in China's biggest city, but authorities say their controversial "zero-COVID" policy "will continue to guide the country's epidemic control." Apr 5, 2022
Senate strikes $10 billion deal on COVID-19 relief It's significantly less than the funding the White House requested. Apr 4, 2022
Medicare enrollees can now get free COVID-19 tests at drug stores Over 59 million people with Medicare's "Part B" outpatient coverage will be able to get up to eight free at-home tests per month. Apr 4, 2022
More states return millions, as rent assistance battle heats up "All these nonprofits, when people come to them asking for help, the bucket will be empty," a United Way president said. Apr 4, 2022
New study links drinking during pandemic to increased obesity rates People also reported exercising more and smoking less — but not enough to offset other unhealthy habits. Apr 4, 2022
High gas prices make remote work even more attractive Surging fuel costs — and more costly commutes — could complicate employers' efforts to call workers back to their desks. Apr 4, 2022
China defends policy of separating COVID-positive kids from parents Officials in China's biggest city of Shanghai have refused to budge from the draconian "zero-COVID" policies despite mounting anger. Apr 4, 2022
Man allegedly got up to 90 COVID vaccine shots to sell the cards The man in the eastern German city of Magdeburg is accused of getting the injections so he could sell the vaccine cards that went with them. No word on impact on his health. Apr 4, 2022
The new hot back-to-office perk? Pet stipends Companies are rolling out all kinds of new perks to get workers into the office. But what workers really want is flexibility. Apr 2, 2022
Frustration mounts as China extends COVID lockdown in Shanghai China's most populous, wealthiest city was supposed to be shut down in 2 phases for about a week. That's been extended, and it could be extended again. Apr 1, 2022
Lawmakers close to deal on smaller $10 billion COVID bill The legislation would finance vaccines, treatments and tests, as Biden and Democrats have warned that the government is running out of money to pay for the fight against COVID. Mar 31, 2022
Doctor who worked on Moderna vaccine cements her place in history Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett is being celebrated for leading a team at the National Institutes of Health that helped develop Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine. Mar 31, 2022
What is the Strategic Petroleum Reserve? Previous moves to tap the nation's oil stockpile haven't dramatically lowered gas prices, research shows. Mar 31, 2022
Major pharmacies now offering second booster shots Eligible individuals can either schedule appointments online or walk into pharmacies for same-day jabs. Mar 31, 2022
Airlines want to drop mask rules. Is now the right time? Carriers say it no longer makes sense to have masking and testing requirements in place. Epidemiologists aren't so sure. Mar 31, 2022
Biden receives second booster shot and marks "new moment" in pandemic The president also announced the launch of COVID.gov as a one-stop-shop for Americans to get information on vaccines and treatments. Mar 30, 2022
Leisure travel soars, at a cost to consumers Airline ticket prices are up, up and away, with consumers who pushed off trips during the pandemic clamoring for flights just when jet fuel costs are rising. Mar 30, 2022