Los Angeles County reinstates mask mandate amid COVID spike
New cases have spiked almost 70% in the U.S. over the past week with eight states plagued with rapidly rising infections.
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Coco Gauff out of Olympics after testing positive for COVID-19
U.S. Olympian Coco Gauff announced she tested positive for COVID-19 and won't play in the Tokyo Games, which start this week.
Gottlieb warns Delta variant could be "most serious virus"
The Delta variant has fueled a rise in coronavirus cases, with the number of new infections rising in all 50 states.
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation" on July 18, 2021
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired on Sunday, July 18, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Springfield, Missouri, Mayor Ken McClure on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Springfield, Missouri, Mayor Ken McClure that aired on Sunday, July 18, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
3 Texas Democrats in Washington, D.C. test positive for COVID-19
The three members of the delegation have all been vaccinated against COVID-19 but tested positive with rapid tests, two people familiar with the situation told CBS News.
Bay Area health officials urge all residents to wear masks indoors
The measure is voluntary and comes after Los Angeles County said its residents will be required to wear masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status, beginning late Saturday.
Biden says social media is "killing people" with COVID misinformation
"They're killing people," the president said. "Look, the only pandemic we have is among the unvaccinated and they're killing people."
U.S. to send 3.5 million Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses to Argentina
Argentina has surpassed more than 100,000 COVID-19 deaths since the pandemic started.
Canada likley to reopen border to vaccinated Americans in August
With COVD cases dropping and vaccination efforts steaming ahead, PM Justin Trudeau says non-essential travel from U.S. likely to resume in mid-August.
Surgeon general calls COVID-19 misinformation an "urgent threat"
"Health misinformation is a serious threat to public health," Murthy said Thursday.
Businesses help encourage vaccination in new COVID hotspots
One salon owner who is urging vaccination wants to help clients "make a decision by the time they walk out the door."
Child Tax Credit: Here's when payments will hit accounts
IRS sending payments of up to $300 per child as part of the government's efforts to "supersize" stimulus aid.
COVID surges as Russians refuse vaccine, lie about getting it
Despite pleas by Putin himself many don't trust the government or its vaccines, so they're cheating, and Russia is seeing record numbers of deaths and hospitalizations.
U.S. overdose deaths hit record during pandemic in 2020
2020 was overall the deadliest year in U.S. history. With about 378,000 deaths attributed to COVID-19, the nation saw more than 3.3 million deaths.
Here's what we know about possible COVID-19 vaccine booster shots
As early as this fall, U.S. regulators could decide whether some people should get booster shots.
Dow hits 35K for the first time as stocks continue to shine
Blue-chip index reaches new milestone as investors cheer strong corporate profits and look past inflation jump.
Should you tell an interviewer you want to work from home?
Pro tip: Research a company's stance on remote work before saying you love working from home — or risk not getting the job.
Pay gap between top CEOs and workers grew during pandemic
Chief execs at S&P 500 companies averaged $15.5 million in total compensation last year, AFL-CIO reports.
Star U.S. Olympic swimmer defends decision to not get vaccinated
Athletes are not required to get vaccinated before the Olympics.
Low COVID vaccination rates put children at risk, doctors say
The nationwide average of new daily coronavirus cases doubled in the last three weeks, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Health official says she was fired after efforts to vaccinate teens
Dr. Michelle Fiscus says elected leaders put politics over the health of children by firing her for her efforts to get more Tennesseans vaccinated.
Consumer prices rising at fastest pace since 2008
Prices across U.S. have jumped 5.4% over last 12 months, driven by economic reopening and supply bottlenecks.
IRS sending 4 million refunds on overpaid unemployment taxes
The U.S. may owe money to as many as 13 million taxpayers who received unemployment benefits last year.
Fire guts COVID ward, killing at least 92 in Iraqi hospital
The blaze – the 2nd similar case in a year – was sparked by an oxygen cylinder exploding, but it spread quickly, trapping dozens of patients and their family members.
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Patient dies by suicide after "insurance issue" delayed medicine
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?
