Starbucks to require U.S. workers get COVID-19 vaccine or tests
Citing Omicron variant, coffee chain says getting inoculated is the "best option" for containing the virus.
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Here's when you'll get your Social Security COLA raise
Seniors will get a hefty 5.9% bump in their checks But some experts doubt it will be enough to offset inflation.
Fauci says testing requirement under consideration for isolation guidelines
"I think we're going to be hearing more about that in the next day or so from the CDC," Fauci said.
More U.S. flights grounded after some 5,000 weekend cancellations
Carriers blame bad weather and COVID-caused crew shortages for frustrating holiday travelers' trips home.
Millions return to in-person classes despite huge jump in COVID cases
Districts that have opted for virtual learning this winter are firmly in the minority right now. Only about 100 of the nation's over 13,000 school districts are opting for virtual learning this winter despite surging case numbers.
Fast-growing Omicron wave could hit India hard
While its caseload is a fraction of what the U.S. is seeing, India has only vaccinated 63% of its adults, children just started getting jabs this week, and nobody has had a booster shot yet.
Gottlieb says Omicron appears to be a "milder strain" of COVID-19, but pediatric danger remains
Gottlieb also noted that places that have been hard hit early by Omicron are as soon as "two weeks away from peaking, but the rest of the country probably faces a hard month ahead of us."
Man bought Lamborghini, Rolex, more with COVID funds, feds say
Federal prosecutors say Valesky Barosy, 27, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida used COVID-19 relief money to buy $2.2 million in luxury items such as a Lamborghini and Rolex watches.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin tests positive for COVID-19
Austin said that his last in-person meeting with President Biden was on December 21, and that he tested negative that morning.
New Year's celebrations toned down as COVID cases hit record highs
2022 is the third calendar year of dealing with the coronavirus pandemic
The world welcomes 2022 as COVID-19 cases surge
The Omicron variant, which is now driving record case numbers, forced many cities to tone down New Year's Eve events or cancel them altogether.
Omicron tones down celebrations as the world eagerly ushers in 2022
Fast-spreading variant crimps New Year's Eve plans around the globe as many pin hopes for a brighter year ahead on the COVID-19 vaccines.
South Africa lifts curfew, saying COVID-19 fourth wave has peaked
A ban on alcohol sales after 11 p.m. has also been ended. South Africa is where the Omicron variant was first detected. New infections fell almost 30 percent last week.
U.S. reports nearly 500,000 COVID-19 cases in a single day
The staggering number comes as the Omicron variant continues to spread across the nation.
CDC warns against cruise travel, regardless of vaccination status
Travelers are warned to avoid cruise ships as Omicron continues to spread.
Major flight cancellations continue as Omicron causes staff shortages
Over 1,000 flights were canceled Wednesday as airlines struggle with staffing shortages.
Israel approves 4th dose of COVID vaccine for most vulnerable
It is the first country to approve a fourth shot to defend against the coronavirus.
Latest jobless claims numbers are near 50-year low
Ranks of newly unemployed are at lowest level since 1969 as employers keep hold of workers amid a tight labor market.
Fauci on risks of Omicron: "If you want to be fully protected, get boosted"
"This is a very dynamic situation," Fauci said. "We are dealing with a brand-new, extraordinarily transmissible variant, the Omicron variant."
Many U.S. New Year's Eve celebrations called off amid COVID surge
Many states are breaking their single-day case records. On Wednesday, more than 431,000 new cases were reported, the CDC said.
Why antigen tests may still work well for Omicron, despite "reduced sensitivity"
The FDA said some of the rapid at-home tests may have "reduced sensitivity" in detecting Omicron cases, but real-world results are still coming in.
LeBron James responds to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's criticism of COVID meme
Abdul-Jabbar said James' Instagram post "was a blow to his worthy legacy."
Smithsonian temporarily closes 4 museums due to COVID case surge
Four museums in Washington, D.C. will be closed until January 3.
CDC leader says new COVID guidance not influenced by shortage of tests
The guidelines say people who test positive for COVID-19, but have no symptoms, can leave isolation after five days without testing again.
NYC schools to resume in-person learning Monday
Pediatric COVID-19 admissions have been on the rise recently in New York City, health officials say.
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