Florida hits all-time daily COVID-19 case record
Florida had 31,758 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, breaking a record for the most cases in a single day since the start of the pandemic in the U.S. in March 2020, according to data from the CDC.
Florida had 31,758 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, breaking a record for the most cases in a single day since the start of the pandemic in the U.S. in March 2020, according to data from the CDC.
Sonoma County issues booster requirement for certain workers
Workers in the affected industries will be required to get a COVID-19 booster vaccination if they are eligible or test for the virus at least twice weekly if they are unvaccinated or until they have completed their required vaccinations.
Workers in the affected industries will be required to get a COVID-19 booster vaccination if they are eligible or test for the virus at least twice weekly if they are unvaccinated or until they have completed their required vaccinations.
US will lift travel ban on southern African countries on Dec. 31
The Nov. 29 ban barred nearly all non-U.S. citizens who had recently been in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique and Malawi.
The Nov. 29 ban barred nearly all non-U.S. citizens who had recently been in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique and Malawi.
Times Square New Years Eve ball drop being scaled back
With COVID cases surging in hotspot New York City, plans for the New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square are being scaled back.
With COVID cases surging in hotspot New York City, plans for the New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square are being scaled back.
Omicron variant causes Christmas flight cancellations and holiday travel headaches
United Airlines has been forced to cancel 121 flights on Christmas Eve, in part, due to the coronavirus omicron variant.
United Airlines has been forced to cancel 121 flights on Christmas Eve, in part, due to the coronavirus omicron variant.
Omicron blamed for up to 70% of cases in parts of California
The highly contagious omicron variant is evident in 50% to 70% of new coronavirus cases in parts of the most populous state heading into the holidays, California health officials said Thursday.
The highly contagious omicron variant is evident in 50% to 70% of new coronavirus cases in parts of the most populous state heading into the holidays, California health officials said Thursday.
Robbie Roper was 'everything you want to see as a student-athlete,' Roswell head coach says
Robbie Roper, the Roswell High quarterback who died Wednesday due to complications from surgery, will be remembered by his coach as a great young man.
Robbie Roper, the Roswell High quarterback who died Wednesday due to complications from surgery, will be remembered by his coach as a great young man.
COVID-19 treatment pill: When will it be available, and where will it be available?
Pfizer's COVID-19 treatment pill Paxlovid will be shipped to states in early January but will be limited in availability at first.
Pfizer's COVID-19 treatment pill Paxlovid will be shipped to states in early January but will be limited in availability at first.
Merck COVID-19 pill: FDA approves 2nd at-home treatment
Merck’s COVID-19 pill has been authorized by the FDA, providing another easy-to-use medication to fight the rapidly-spreading omicron variant.
Merck’s COVID-19 pill has been authorized by the FDA, providing another easy-to-use medication to fight the rapidly-spreading omicron variant.
Two San Francisco restaurants requiring boosters to dine-in
Two San Francisco restaurants are among the first in the city to require proof of a booster for patrons dining inside. It was back in August that San Francisco became the first major city to restrict indoor dining to vaccinated patrons.
Two San Francisco restaurants are among the first in the city to require proof of a booster for patrons dining inside. It was back in August that San Francisco became the first major city to restrict indoor dining to vaccinated patrons.
Michigan man who defied state pandemic orders to keep diner open dies of COVID-19
John Parney said he kept the Quincy Diner open partly to pay for medical bills. The south Michigan man wasn't vaccinated when he got infected, but pledged during his illness he would, arguing "the battle, at this point, was worse than any training he endured in the military."
John Parney said he kept the Quincy Diner open partly to pay for medical bills. The south Michigan man wasn't vaccinated when he got infected, but pledged during his illness he would, arguing "the battle, at this point, was worse than any training he endured in the military."
Health officials urge travelers to get COVID test before flying
Spiking omicron variant cases across the country have prompted health officials to advise another layer of security ahead of holiday travel.
Spiking omicron variant cases across the country have prompted health officials to advise another layer of security ahead of holiday travel.
California health care workers must be boosted, kids to receive rapid tests
Gov. Gavin Newsom said that health care workers will have to get a booster shot by Feb. 1 and schools will be provided rapid tests as kids head back to class after winter break.
Gov. Gavin Newsom said that health care workers will have to get a booster shot by Feb. 1 and schools will be provided rapid tests as kids head back to class after winter break.
Supreme Court to hold special session on Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandates
The Supreme Court says it will hold a special session in just over two weeks to hear arguments on the Biden administration’s vaccine or testing requirement for large employers and a separate vaccine requirement for health care workers.
The Supreme Court says it will hold a special session in just over two weeks to hear arguments on the Biden administration’s vaccine or testing requirement for large employers and a separate vaccine requirement for health care workers.
Demand for COVID testing is high just days before Christmas
As the countdown to Christmas Day winds down, the omicron-fueled surge in COVID cases continues across the US. Many families still planning to gather are turning to testing ahead of time.
As the countdown to Christmas Day winds down, the omicron-fueled surge in COVID cases continues across the US. Many families still planning to gather are turning to testing ahead of time.
McDonald’s rolls out exercise bikes for dine-in customers in China
Two restaurants in China are testing out a new experience where customers can dine, exercise and charge their electronic devices all at once.
Two restaurants in China are testing out a new experience where customers can dine, exercise and charge their electronic devices all at once.
California will require healthcare workers to get COVID booster shot
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday announced that healthcare workers across the state will be required to get their booster shot.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday announced that healthcare workers across the state will be required to get their booster shot.
Pfizer COVID-19 pill approved in US as 1st home treatment
Pfizer’s pill, called Paxlovid, is the first COVID-19 treatment that Americans can pick up at a pharmacy and take at home.
Pfizer’s pill, called Paxlovid, is the first COVID-19 treatment that Americans can pick up at a pharmacy and take at home.
WHO chief: Blanket COVID booster drives risk prolonged pandemic
The head of the World Health Organization warned Wednesday that blanket booster programs in rich countries risk prolonging the world's battle with COVID-19 and said that “no country can boost its way out of the pandemic.”
The head of the World Health Organization warned Wednesday that blanket booster programs in rich countries risk prolonging the world's battle with COVID-19 and said that “no country can boost its way out of the pandemic.”
FDA approves first injectable HIV prevention drug, providing option to a daily pill
The injectable prevention drug is an alternative to taking a daily pill to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted HIV.
The injectable prevention drug is an alternative to taking a daily pill to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted HIV.