Rep. Bob Latta becomes Congress' second breakthrough COVID case this week
The 65-year-old Republican lawmaker is at least the 13th fully vaccinated member of Congress to test positive for the virus this year.
Coronavirus Pandemic
COVID has now killed about as many Americans as the 1918 pandemic
An additional 100,000 or so Americans will die of COVID-19 by January 1, according to one projection.
A third of small businesses have reinstated COVID-19 rules
As the Delta variant surges, many small employers are again taking precautions in the way they do business.
A look at COVID-19 treatments: Which ones work best?
Several have been tried as the pandemic has persisted, but one clearly outclasses the others in terms of effectiveness.
Pfizer says its COVID vaccine is safe and effective in kids ages 5 to 11
The company says it will seek U.S. approval for that age group soon. One board member says if all goes well, the green light could come "as early as around Halloween."
Olympic gold medalist hospitalized with COVID-19
"Covid is a serious thing and when it comes it hits very hard," Madison Wilson said on Instagram.
Congressman Tim Ryan tests positive for COVID-19
Ryan joins more than 10 other lawmakers who tested positive after receiving both doses of the vaccine.
U.S. to require foreign travelers to be vaccinated to enter country
The new air travel policy from the administration will begin in November.
Frequently asked questions about COVID-19 and kids
When can kids get vaccinated? Are Delta variant symptoms worse?
Chris Rock says he contracted breakthrough case of COVID-19
"Hey guys I just found out I have COVID, trust me you don't want this. Get vaccinated," he tweeted.
California reports lowest COVID-19 case rate in the country
As of Saturday evening, 24.99 new confirmed cases were reported for every 100,000 people in California, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University.
Gottlieb says COVID origins may never be known
The former FDA commissioner talked with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan about his upcoming book on COVID-19.
Doctor cleared of COVID vaccine theft charges will sue county
Dr. Hasan Gokal was fired from his job and charged with a crime after giving out COVID vaccine doses that were about to expire.
NIH chief expects FDA to expand booster recommendation in "coming weeks"
A FDA panel on Friday declined to recommend booster shots for the general public.
American Samoa reports first positive COVID-19 case
The positive traveler was first asymptomatic when tested and is fully vaccinated, Samoa's Department of Homeland Security said in a statement.
NYC vaccination requirement becomes a flashpoint for U.N.
The Biden administration worries that this year's U.N. General Assembly could become a COVID-19 "superspreader event" as world leaders descend on New York City.
FDA advisers endorse Pfizer booster shots for elderly, high-risk Americans
The panel had initially rejected by a majority vote over Pfizer's request for full approval of a booster.
States push for more monoclonal antibodies to treat COVID-19
Some states fear their need for the potentially lifesaving treatment will outpace allocations from the federal government.
Restaurant host assaulted after asking for vaccination proof
Police say three Texas women punched a New York City restaurant employee who was enforcing indoor dining law.
Study finds Moderna's vaccine most effective against hospitalizations
The study compared Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines over recent months and found all provide "substantial protection against COVID-19 hospitalization."
First heart transplant recipient in D.C. area dies from COVID-19
Eva Baisey, who had a life expectancy of just one to five years in 1986, died from COVID-19 — more than 34 years after the surgery.
Judge rules U.S. can't expel migrant families using public health law
Under a Trump-era policy that the Biden administration has maintained, hundreds of thousands of migrants have been expelled without a chance to apply for asylum.
White House offers Nicki Minaj a call about COVID-19 vaccine, official says
The Health Minister of Trinidad and Tobago said they found "absolutely no reported side effect or adverse event of testicular swelling" stemming from the COVID vaccine.
Fauci says there is "no evidence" COVID vaccines cause reproductive issues
The nation's top infectious disease expert said the rapper should be "thinking twice" before spreading misinformation.
Job market disconnect raises concerns over economic recovery
Federal labor data show that millions of job vacancies are going unfilled. Analysts say that could slow the recovery.
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Severely disabled toddler euthanized in the Netherlands under new rules
Food safety becomes election issue as major outbreaks, recalls cause concern
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