Health officials anticipate spike in hospitalizations: "We are in a perfect storm"
As Omicron cases surge nationwide, experts believe it could be weeks before the country sees a downward trend in COVID-19 cases.
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Harris exposed to COVID-19, vice president's office says
Harris took a PCR test on Wednesday, and it was negative.
Multiple studies suggest lower risk of hospitalization with Omicron
Scientists warn that the picture could change as more people become ill with the highly transmissible new variant, and that health systems could still be overwhelmed.
China locks down city of 13 million in bid to curb COVID outbreaks
The restrictions in Xi'an come just weeks before the Winter Olympics and are some of the harshest China has imposed since it locked down Wuhan after the coronavirus was first detected there in 2019.
Supreme Court to hear challenges to Biden's COVID-19 vaccine rules
Oral arguments in challenges to the president's vaccine requirements for health care workers and larger companies will be held January 7.
Omicron strains COVID-19 testing capacity
Nation's testing bandwidth is no match for Omicron. "We are definitely lagging in our capacity," said one expert.
Representative James Clyburn tests positive for COVID-19
Clyburn said it is a breakthrough case and he is asymptomatic.
College Football Playoff can be decided by COVID-related forfeit
The College Football Playoff semifinals are scheduled to take place on Friday, December 31.
D.C. to require proof of vaccination for many indoor settings
"I don't make any of these types of decisions lightly," Mayor Muriel Bowser said.
FDA authorizes first antiviral pill to treat COVID-19
Thousands of courses of Pfizer's pills could be available this month.
NHL will not send players to the Olympics, citing COVID surge
More than 50 regular season games have been postponed amid an outbreak across the league.
Biden tests negative for COVID-19 after close contact with infected staffer
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said the president also received a negative PCR test Monday.
Nearly $100 billion stolen from COVID-19 relief programs
Criminals are cashing in on the vast amounts of federal aid for people and businesses hurt by the pandemic.
Supply chain shortage, Omicron not stopping holiday shoppers
A nationwide supply chain shortage has left orders that were supposed to be delivered to stores on cargo ships.
CDC director: Update on COVID isolation guideline may come "soon"
According to the CDC guidelines, those who test positive, regardless of vaccination status, must isolate for 10 days.
Move over, Black Friday. Big discounts are coming in January.
One expert expects "heroic" discounts on goods in January, but it's hard to predict what items will be on sale.
Biden unveils Omicron plan, including 500 million at-home COVID tests
The president announced a plan to make 500 million free at-home tests available to Americans who request them.
DOJ says inmates can remain on home confinement after pandemic ends
More than 7,700 inmates will be able to remain in home confinement under the bureau's control.
SpaceX faced COVID-19 outbreak, health records show
Rocket builder says that the more than 100 employees who tested positive were infected outside of work.
Kellogg's strike ends after workers approve new contract
"Working people stood their ground, and working people won," AFL-CIO head said of the end of the monthslong strike.
Fauci: Population immunity "entirely conceivable" despite Omicron surge
Fauci's remarks come as the U.S. faces a major spike of infections ahead of the holidays, with nearly 930,000 new cases over the last seven days.
At-home tests, vaccinations become key to safe holiday gatherings
President Biden is expected to emphasize CDC data that shows the unvaccinated are eight times more likely to be hospitalized and four times more likely to die from COVID.
NYC offering $100 to residents who get COVID-19 booster
As Omicron cases soar, America's largest city is rolling out a financial incentive for people to get a booster shot.
Omicron puts a "winter chill" on economic recovery
Restaurants shuttered, sporting events postponed and colleges sent students home early in what feels like a reprise of 2020.
Congresswoman Barbara Lee tests positive for COVID-19
The California congresswoman said she is fully vaccinated and received a booster dose and is experiencing "cold-like symptoms."
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