Gorillas at Zoo Atlanta test positive for COVID-19
The gorillas at risk of experiencing COVID-19 complications are receiving monoclonal antibodies, the zoo said.
Coronavirus Pandemic
Appeals court reinstates Florida's ban on school mask mandates
The decision is the latest development in the showdown between DeSantis and local school districts.
Unvaccinated people 11 times more likely to die from COVID, CDC says
Three studies published by the agency show booster shots could be needed soon.
Food delivery apps are fighting 15% fee cap in New York City
DoorDash, GrubHub and others argue that city law capping fees at 15% has cost them "hundreds of millions of dollars."
Why Biden's vaccine mandate could revive the economic recovery
Economists say mandating widespread vaccinations could help the nation's economy recover faster from the Delta variant.
U.S. probing airlines over slow refunds during pandemic
The Transportation Department said it received about 30,000 complaints about denied or delayed airline refunds.
Amazon, Kroger and Walmart to offer cheaper rapid COVID-19 tests
White House says three major retailers to offer over-the-counter tests for about a third less than current prices by end of the week.
In COVID pandemic, rate of stillbirths doubles in Mississippi
"That's quite a number of tragedies that sadly would be preventable right now," Mississippi State Health Officer Thomas Dobbs said.
Los Angeles mandates COVID-19 vaccines for eligible students
COVID vaccines will be mandatory for all eligible students by Thanksgiving if they want to attend in-person classes.
Biden announces COVID-19 vaccine mandates that will affect 100 million Americans
The Department of Labor is developing an emergency rule requiring vaccinations at workplaces with 100 or more employees.
Air travelers refusing to wear masks could face up to $3,000 fines
The fines on those who flout federal mask mandates for air travel are being doubled by TSA.
NYC giving artists $5,000 checks from Biden stimulus
Some 1,800 artists will receive $5,000 checks, while other federal funds will go to cabbies and homeless people.
Restaurants shut out of federal COVID relief plead for aid
"We will not survive" if Congress does not replenish tapped out $29 billion emergency program, one eatery owner said.
United orders vaccine-exempt workers to take unpaid leave
Employees in roles involving contact with passengers won't be allowed back until pandemic "meaningfully recedes."
Vermont State Troopers under investigation for fake vaccine cards
The accusations involve "an extraordinary level of misconduct — a criminal violation of the law," Vermont State Police Director Colonel Matthew Birmingham said.
Number of workers filing for unemployment falls to pandemic low
Some 310,000 people applied for first-time jobless aid last week, the lowest number since the pandemic began.
"Appalled" WHO chief slams rich nations over COVID booster plans
"I will not stay silent when the companies and countries that control the global supply of vaccines think the world's poor should be satisfied with leftovers," said the WHO director general.
Health officials keeping "very close eye" on new COVID variant
The World Health Organization has dubbed Mu a "variant of interest," but the U.S. says it is not "an immediate threat" for the time being.
Miami airport boasting world's first COVID-detecting dogs
They're specially trained to detect and alert officials of any potentially infected travelers before they board.
State incentive programs don't boost vax rates, study finds
Employer incentive programs could be more effective than state-led initiatives, according to one expert.
Florida can't enforce ban on school mask mandates, judge rules
The ruling takes effect immediately and remains in place while the state litigates the judge's ruling.
Texas mom wants "transparent" information about COVID cases
More than 252,000 children tested positive for the coronavirus last week in the U.S.
There are 11 million open jobs. Why are 9 million unemployed?
The disconnect between job openings and the ranks of the unemployed is something of a "big mystery," one economist says.
1 million farm and food workers could get $600 bonuses from U.S.
The government is putting $700 million toward repaying food system workers who suffered disproportionately from COVID-19.
Idaho allows COVID-slammed hospitals to ration care
Idaho has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the nation, and officials say a "massive increase in patients with COVID" forced the "last resort" move.
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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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