Man kicked off plane for wearing thong as mask as protest
The man said he wanted to show the "absurdity" of forcing passengers to wear masks on planes while letting them be removed to eat and drink.
Coronavirus Pandemic
CDC recommends Pfizer or Moderna over J&J's COVID vaccine
A rare side effect is linked to nine deaths out of more than 16 million people vaccinated with the J&J shot.
Omicron's spread forces January return-to-office rethink
Even CEO opponents of remote work are accepting it's not a good time to return to the office as COVID-19 cases rise.
Fatal injuries at work fell to 7-year low in 2020, DOL says
Most types of occupational deaths dropped amid the pandemic, but unintentional drug overdoses on the job spiked.
Anti-vax protest at a Cheesecake Factory ends in 6 arrests
Amid new mask and vaccine mandates, workers at restaurants and other public spots are dealing with belligerent customers.
Layoffs rise slightly, but stay at pre-pandemic level
The number of workers filing for jobless aid each week is at its lowest level in 50 years.
COVID-19 again upending college life as campuses shut down
"This is not quite how we expected to end the semester," officials at one school said as infections surge.
San Francisco to ensure domestic workers get paid sick time
City to create first-of-its-kind portable benefits system for its 10,000 house cleaners, nannies and gardeners.
Need a same-day COVID-19 PCR test result? It'll cost you.
Clinics are charging hundreds of dollars to deliver lab-based molecular test results within hours: "The private jet of testing."
COVID vaccines don't need to be changed for Omicron for now, says Fauci
Fauci pointed to early lab data showing that "our booster vaccine regimens work against Omicron."
Tips for taking the stress out of last-minute flight changes
Hundreds of flights get canceled last-minute as a result of winter storms and COVID-19. Be prepared.
Child Tax Credit 2021: Here's when the sixth check will deposit
The December 15 payment could be the last and final monthly check unless lawmakers renew the benefit for 60 million kids.
COVID restriction opponents suspected of plot to kill German official
Authorities raided properties, seizing weapons and placing 6 people under investigation over an alleged plot to murder the premier of Saxony state.
Blinken cuts Asia trip short after journalist tests positive for COVID
The secretary will be returning to Washington, D.C., "out of an abundance of caution," State Department spokesman Ned Price said.
More than 800,000 Americans have died of COVID. Vaccines could have saved 163,000.
The Kaiser Family Foundation estimated COVID-19's avoidable toll since June, when vaccines became widely available.
Pro sports taking big COVID hit as Omicron variant spreads rapidly
The NFL, NBA and NHL are all affected. More and more players are sidelined after testing positive for the virus and some games are being postponed.
2 Pfizer doses 70% effective against Omicron hospitalization, data show
Preliminary analysis of the latest real-world data from South Africa shows that while two shots of the vaccine alone may not stop an infection, it will help avoid serious illness.
Inflation is whittling raises for frontline workers to "pennies"
Low-wage workers are enjoying some of the biggest pay gains in years. For many, it's still not a living wage.
Kroger to end paid COVID-19 leave for unvaccinated workers
Grocery chain is also adding a $50 monthly surcharge for unvaccinated employees enrolled in its health care plan.
Despite Omicron's takeover, expert says South Africa "in a good space"
Unlike previous COVID variants, Omicron has not brought a spike in hospitalizations. One vaccinologist thanks natural immunity, and says it will be a "true test" for the vaccines.
How nature can be therapy for kids stuck indoors during the pandemic
A nonprofit program in D.C. shows that time outdoors improves kids' mental health.
The latest COVID-linked shortage? Salvation Army bell ringers
The organization says the shortfall is leaving 20,000 hours unfilled.
Philadelphia to check vaccine proof for bars and restaurants
Proof of vaccination is meant to decrease transmission while preventing complete shutdown of indoor dining, Mayor Jim Kenney said.
Supreme Court allows New York vaccine mandate for health care workers
Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch dissented.
Pfizer says new trial data confirms high efficacy of its COVID antiviral pills
Early data from the company's experiments suggest the pill will be effective against all variants, including Omicron.
HealthWatch
Severely disabled toddler euthanized in the Netherlands under new rules
Food safety becomes election issue as major outbreaks, recalls cause concern
Teen's headache reveals family health risk: "Saving people's lives"
Will an FDA crackdown curb access to cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?
Bone health and the "silent disease": 4 things women should know
Even the smallest joys can help prevent suicide, researchers say
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JB Pritzker reveals GLP-1 use, pressed on possible presidential run
Her son was dying, but his rare cancer made it difficult to get the right drug
