New York Islanders games postponed amid COVID-19 outbreak
Eight players on the team are currently under the NHL's COVID-19 protocol.
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Fauci says he "would not be surprised" if new COVID variant is in U.S.
"When you have a virus like this, it almost invariably is ultimately going to go essentially all over," Fauci said.
U.K. tightens COVID rules after 2 cases of new variant reported in Britain
The health secretary said the two people are self-isolating alongside their households while contact tracing and targeted testing takes place.
World scurries to contain new COVID "variant of concern"
A host of countries are imposing restrictions on southern African countries in response to warnings over the transmissibility of the new variant.
Black Friday sales on track for record high
Holiday sales in November and December could top $200 billion, according to a forecast from Adobe.
U.S. restricting travel from southern Africa over COVID variant
The travel restrictions begin Monday.
Dow plunges 900 points on new COVID-19 variant fears
Concerns about the new variant are spurring a stock sell-off, as some European countries impose flight restrictions.
Stock futures tumble on fears over new coronavirus variant
Global financial markets slump amid concerns that the variant could lead to more travel restrictions and lockdowns.
World Health Organization calls new COVID strain a "variant of concern"
The U.S. moved to ban travelers from eight African countries in the wake of the announcement.
Pfizer is testing its vaccine against new COVID-19 strain
Drugmaker said it could develop a vaccine for the Omicron variant in 100 days, but government clearance could take longer.
Black Friday has arrived. What could go wrong?
Consumer demand is high — now, it's on retailers to make sure they have the staffing and product stock to meet it.
New COVID variant sparks travel bans and an anxious wait for data
South African scientists were quick to detect and report the strain, but it's been detected in 3 other nations. Full analysis will take weeks, but some countries are already banning flights.
FDA says experimental COVID-19 pill from Merck is effective
Federal health regulators said they will seek input from outside experts on risks of birth defects and other potential problems during pregnancy.
South Africa detects new coronavirus variant amid spike in cases
Scientists say the new variant is a concern because of its high number of mutations and rapid spread among young people in one of the country's provinces.
States debate which occupations are worthy of hero pay
Minnesota lawmakers have $250 million in aid set aside for hero pay, but haven't decided how to distribute it.
Military to help overwhelmed Michigan hospitals treat COVID patients
The CEO of the statewide hospital group said the situation is "dire" and the Department of Defense's support is "desperately needed."
These are the stores that will be closed on Thanksgiving
More retailers are giving workers the holiday off, although a handful will be open for early Black Friday shopping.
Most Connecticut cities reach state's red alert for COVID infections
Sixty-five percent of Connecticut's 169 cities and towns are now in the red alert level, the state's highest of four levels for COVID-19 infections, according to state data released Wednesday.
Some GOP states carve out "natural immunity" COVID vaccine exceptions
But currently authorized tests cannot measure how much protection you actually have from a prior infection.
Scientists work to decode Moderna's COVID vaccine to help Africa
Only 5% of Africans are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, thanks largely to big pharmaceutical companies supplying wealthy nations first. Rebels in lab coats are trying to redress the imbalance.
U.S. to expand vaccine requirements to all land border crossers: AP
The broader rule, for essential, nonresident travelers, will take effect in January and apply to all non-U.S. nationals, the AP says.
U.S. adds Germany and Denmark to "do not travel" list
The European region as a whole has seen an uptick in COVID-19 cases. Austria even imposed a new lockdown and nationwide vaccine mandate.
Tips for navigating holiday travel
Experts anticipate even more headaches at airports this holiday season, as record numbers of travelers take to the skies.
Build Back Better would have muted impact on inflation: report
Investing more in childcare, education and worker training could also boost the job market, Wall Street adviser says.
Disney lifts vaccine mandate for employees at Disney World
Florida law bars employers from requiring vaccinations, though Disney says 90% of its workers are already inoculated.
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