Japan fully drops COVID state of emergency for 1st time in 6 months
"I feel it's a new start," said one man as he headed into the office in Tokyo for the first time in more than a year.
Coronavirus Pandemic
Leisure jobs recovering faster in highly vaccinated states
States with lower COVID-19 vaccination rates have seen a slower rebound in restaurant, hotel and other hospitality jobs.
How you could feel the impact of a U.S. government shutdown
Everything from national parks to mortgage applications could be affected if lawmakers can't strike a deal by Friday.
Unvaccinated NBA players will be tightly restricted this season
NBA players who miss games because they're not vaccinated will have money docked from their salary, the league said.
For third week straight, more workers file for jobless aid
A Delta-fueled coronavirus spike is causing an uptick in layoffs, with 362,000 initial unemployment claims being filed last week.
COVID-19 reduced life expectancy for U.S. men by 2.2 years
Study of 29 countries finds that American men experienced the biggest drop in life expectancy as virus raged last year.
YouTube to ban videos containing misinformation on vaccines
The video platform has been tightening its rules on vaccine videos as governments push for widespread vaccination.
Breakthrough COVID cases shut "Aladdin" one night after re-opening
There was no word on when one of the Great White Way's most anticipated shows would re-open — again, and concern spread about other shows.
Montana hospital ICU reaches 150% capacity amid COVID surge
In the past week, Montana averaged about 108 COVID-19 patients in hospital ICUs — breaking the record seen during the winter of 2020.
Beijing Winter Olympics to ban foreign spectators amid COVID concerns
The International Olympics Committee said only spectators from mainland China who adhere to COVID-19 safety measures will be allowed into the games.
Booster shot side effects similar to first two doses, says CDC
New study analyzed early reports from thousands of Americans who received an additional dose already.
LeBron James explains why he got the COVID-19 vaccine
"I felt like it was best suited for not only me but for my family and my friends," James said Tuesday.
Thousands of hospital workers could be fired under N.Y. vaccine mandate
About 16% of the state's health care workers are not fully vaccinated.
NBA legend says players who refuse vaccine should be "disciplined"
The NBA said it can't mandate players to get vaccinated unless the players' union approves it.
Massachusetts State Police troopers resign over COVID vaccine mandate
Dozens of Massachusetts State Police troopers have submitted paperwork to resign in response to the governor's COVID-19 vaccine mandate, according to a union that represents around 1,800 officers.
Latest Child Tax Credit payment delayed for some parents
Some families are expressing frustration over a delay and lack of information from the IRS.
Nursing homes charging ahead to administer vaccine boosters
Facilities are racing to protect residents while bracing for some unvaccinated workers to jump ship.
Harvard Business School goes virtual amid rise in COVID cases
Classes will take place online until at least October 3, the school said, citing a cluster of breakthrough COVID-19 cases.
Biden gets COVID-19 booster shot on camera
Public health officials have recommended a booster shot for those 65 and older, among other groups.
Pfizer is testing a pill to ward off COVID-19
Researchers think the oral antiviral therapy will work better against the virus when used with an HIV drug.
Delta variant is weighing on U.S. growth, economists say
Experts say COVID-19 is crimping the economic recovery, while inflation is likely to stay high through year-end.
"DWTS" pro Cheryl Burke tests positive for COVID-19
I have to quarantine for 10 days, I've been ordered to stay home," Burke said in an emotional video.
N.Y. prepares for possible staff shortages as COVID vaccine mandate nears
Governor Kathy Hochul said a state emergency declaration and other options are on standby to address any potential hospital staffing shortages.
Here are the workers now eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot
CDC director cleared booster shots for people in high-risk occupational settings, including teachers and grocery workers.
Schools without mask mandates more likely to have COVID outbreaks, CDC finds
One study in two of Arizona's most populous counties found that schools were 3.5 times more likely to have outbreaks of COVID-19 if they started the school year without mask requirements.
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I tested America.gov, the government's AI chatbot, on health questions
Women face a "diagnostic odyssey" at the doctor. This plan aims to help.
Oregon eyes nation's first single-payer healthcare system. Will it work?
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?
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