Education secretary says "we can keep our children safe" in schools
Cardona said he supports vaccine mandates for teachers and students.
Coronavirus Pandemic
Phil Valentine, radio host and vaccine skeptic, dies of COVID-19
Valentine confirmed he was diagnosed with the coronavirus in a Facebook post on July 11.
University of Virginia disenrolls 238 students who did not get COVID vaccine
The university is requiring all students, faculty and staff to get vaccinated before returning to its Charlottesville campus unless they have a medical or religious exemption.
ICU beds in short supply as COVID-19 cases continue to spike
The nation saw a 14% jump in the number of COVID-19 cases caused by the highly contagious strain.
Florida city declares water shortage linked to COVID-19 surge
Record hospitalizations in the state are draining liquid-oxygen supplies normally used to treat water.
San Francisco starts vaccine checks at restaurants, bars, gyms
City's new mandate represents one of the nation's most stringent restrictions for unvaccinated people.
In Texas, latest COVID-19 wave could cost 72,000 jobs: Study
"Massive resistance" to mask mandates and vaccinations is taking a heavy economic toll on the state, experts say.
Doctors are relying more on monoclonal antibodies to fight COVID
Monoclonal antibodies are lab-grown proteins that help the body target and eliminate COVID infections.
3 U.S. senators test positive in "breakthrough" COVID cases
U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper, Angus King and Roger Wicker have become the latest high-profile lawmakers to test positive for the coronavirus.
Alabama runs out of ICU beds as COVID cases surge
Hospitals in Alabam have run out of intensive care unit beds as coronavirus cases spike across the state.
Facebook CEO on vaccine hesitancy and keeping employees safe
In an exclusive interview, Mark Zuckerberg speaks to Gayle King about Facebook's efforts to stop vaccine misinformation and keep its workforce safe.
Black market for fake COVID vaccination cards goes mainstream
Researchers have detected a surge in counterfeit card sellers using popular apps like WhatsApp and PayPal.
States race to pay out billions in rent aid before federal deadline
Tenants anxiously await a slow trickle of funds. Overall, just one-fifth of available aid has been put in renters' hands.
Garth Brooks cancels tour dates because of COVID Delta surge
"Now, watching this new wave, I realize we are still in the fight and I must do my part," Brooks said.
Decision over Johnson & Johnson boosters could take weeks
Both the drug maker and an NIH trial could have results for recipients of the single-shot vaccine soon.
Biden to tie vaccines for nursing home staff to funding
The announcement comes the same day federal health officials recommended a booster shot for vaccinated Americans.
Unvaccinated college students face COVID-19 test fees — and fines
Some schools hit the inoculated with four-digit penalties, while others take the opposite tack and offer scholarships.
Study: Vaccines don't lower viral load in Delta breakthrough cases
Oxford research indicates people who catch the Delta variant despite vaccination may pose a significant infection risk, even though they're unlikely to get seriously ill.
CDC reports decline in vaccine effectiveness, prompting booster decision
The vaccines appear to remain effective against severe illness or hospitalization from COVID-19 for most people.
U.S. health officials recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters
Federal public health and medical experts said the Biden administration is prepared to begin offering the boosters the week of September 20.
COVID infections during pregnancy linked to higher risks
A new study found pregnant women infected with COVID-19 are at a significantly higher risk for pre-term births.
What Louisiana ambulance workers are seeing as COVID surges
David Begnaud spent three days riding along with ambulance crews in Louisiana. He found overwhelmed workers and patients who wished they'd gotten vaccinated.
Pope urges people to get COVID-19 vaccine as "an act of love"
Francis was joined by cardinals and archbishops from Brazil, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico and Peru for the campaign.
Travelers are canceling trips with COVID numbers rising again
As the Delta variant fuels another spike in COVID-19 numbers, people longing to see friends and loved ones are struggling with what to do.
U.S. to recommend COVID vaccine boosters after 8 months
Officials expect that a booster will also be needed for the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
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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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