All U.S. adults now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
States easily met President Biden's April 19 deadline for expanding eligibility.
Coronavirus Pandemic
Otters test positive for COVID-19 at Georgia Aquarium
Officials suspect the otters caught the virus from an asymptomatic staff member.
India's COVID 2nd wave is a tsunami, and it's taking a grim toll
Vicious 2nd wave of infections leaves bodies piling up as oxygen, vaccines and hospital beds run short, and a "double mutant" strain stokes global fears.
Teacher raised $41K to help others. He now owes $16K to IRS
Situation highlights pitfalls of fundraising through online services like Facebook rather than an IRS-approved charity.
Moderna plans to have third vaccine booster shot ready by fall
A booster shot could provide extra protection against COVID-19 variants, according to drugmakers.
Some long-haul COVID patients report vaccines are helping
Many long COVID patients are worried about receiving a vaccine. A new poll indicates it may actually help them.
Half of U.S. adults have received at least one COVID vaccination
About 50.4% of the total U.S. adult population have received at least one dose of the vaccine as the global death toll from COVID surpassed 3 million people.
Study shows vaccines carry much lower risk of blood clots than COVID
Research by Oxford University suggests all major vaccines carry a similar risk of rare clots, and all seem to have much lower risk than infection with COVID-19.
CBS News poll: Eye on Earth — climate change and a pandemic year
Just over half think that a year of lockdowns and working from home during the pandemic probably helped the environment.
Gottlieb says FDA could lift J&J vaccine pause with restrictions, warnings
Gottlieb said the vaccine could be reserved for use in older individuals.
Macron says France close to easing restrictions for vaccinated travelers
France is in its third country-wide lockdown as it confronts another surge in coronavirus infections.
Fauci expects decision on resuming Johnson & Johnson vaccine by Friday
The CDC and FDA jointly recommended last week a pause on the use of Johnson & Johnson's vaccine.
Up, up and away: Travel industry prepares for post-pandemic surge
With CDC restrictions loosening and more people being vaccinated by the day, the travel bug is busting out all over, with a huge increase in air travel and some hotels booked solid through the end of the year.
Biden administration invests $1.7 billion to fight COVID variants
The U.S. is setting up a $1.7 billion national network to identify and track worrisome coronavirus mutations.
2 Twins games postponed over COVID protocols
The Twins are undergoing more testing this weekend in Anaheim, and they're uncertain when they'll be allowed to play again.
COVID-19 death toll tops 3 million worldwide
More than 566,000 of the deaths have been in the United States, which is now seeing a rise in coronavirus cases despite efforts to get people vaccinated.
Will employees ever safely return to offices after COVID-19?
"Even with vaccines rolling out, COVID-19 safety precautions aren't going anywhere," one expert says.
Scammers targeting people seeking federal funeral assistance
Fraudsters are looking to victimize applicants to U.S. program that offers up to $9,000 to help bury COVID-19 victims.
Comedians flock to TikTok amid pandemic
Aspiring comedians are finding even bigger audiences online — and for some, it's more lucrative, too.
Biden working to ensure U.S. will have booster COVID-19 shots, if necessary
The announcement comes as drugmakers are touting their progress in developing the additional shots.
Indonesia arrests 2 hackers over $60 million U.S. COVID-19 scam
The money was stolen from a COVID-19 aid program helping Americans left jobless by the pandemic, authorities said.
Dow passes 34,000 as U.S. economy regains signs of life and normalcy
Thanks to COVID-19 vaccinations and massive economic stimulus, Wall Street expectations are high for a pandemic rebound.
More colleges requiring students to get COVID-19 vaccine
Rutgers President Jonathan Holloway says that getting students immunized is vital for schools to reopen.
More colleges requiring vaccination proof for fall semester
At least a dozen schools around the U.S. are banning unvaccinated students from being on campus.
Blocking middle seats on planes reduces virus exposure, study says
The study does not take into account the use of face masks or passengers vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Book excerpt: "Narratives" by Nancy Colier
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"
