Nipah virus: India on alert after 12-year-old boy dies of rare illness
A 12-year-old boy died last week of Nipah virus, sending Indian health officials scrambling to test anyone the boy came in contact with.
A 12-year-old boy died last week of Nipah virus, sending Indian health officials scrambling to test anyone the boy came in contact with.
Woman who wanted Chicago hospital to treat her COVID-19 with Ivermectin, dies
A woman who demanded a Chicago hospital treat her COVID-19 diagnosis with a controversial drug has died.
A woman who demanded a Chicago hospital treat her COVID-19 diagnosis with a controversial drug has died.
NY hospital puts baby deliveries on hold as maternity workers quit over COVID-19 vaccine mandate
A hospital in upstate New York will put baby deliveries on hold after too many workers in its maternity unit reportedly resigned over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
A hospital in upstate New York will put baby deliveries on hold after too many workers in its maternity unit reportedly resigned over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Berkeley's proof of vaccination mandate goes into effect
It's the first Friday where anyone visiting certain businesses in the city of Berkeley is required to show their vaccination status.
It's the first Friday where anyone visiting certain businesses in the city of Berkeley is required to show their vaccination status.
Proof of vaccination required for West Hollywood patrons wanting to dine at indoor bars, restaurants
Restaurants and gyms in West Hollywood must require adult patrons to show proof of vaccination before they can get in the indoor portion of the establishment.
Restaurants and gyms in West Hollywood must require adult patrons to show proof of vaccination before they can get in the indoor portion of the establishment.
San Francisco public schools report zero COVID outbreaks since classrooms reopened
San Francisco schools are bucking the national trend, keeping COVID cases in check.
San Francisco schools are bucking the national trend, keeping COVID cases in check.
Pfizer to seek FDA approval for vaccine use in children 5 and up
Pfizer announced that it plans to get approval from the Food and Drug Administration to start administering its COVID-19 vaccine to children between the ages of 5 and 11 years-old.
Pfizer announced that it plans to get approval from the Food and Drug Administration to start administering its COVID-19 vaccine to children between the ages of 5 and 11 years-old.
No indication California will extend eviction moratorium as expiration date looms
A program in place to protect renters from eviction due to the COVID-19 pandemic nears an all but certain end. California’s eviction moratorium expires September 30, and there’s no political will for its renewal.
A program in place to protect renters from eviction due to the COVID-19 pandemic nears an all but certain end. California’s eviction moratorium expires September 30, and there’s no political will for its renewal.
World's oldest living male gorilla tests positive for COVID-19 virus
Multiple gorillas at Zoo Atlanta, including the world's oldest living male gorilla, have tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19.
Multiple gorillas at Zoo Atlanta, including the world's oldest living male gorilla, have tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19.
SC mom of 4 dies of COVID-19 complications after giving birth
Sara Caitlin Vilchez, 31, was taken back to the hospital because she was having trouble breathing hours after bringing her newborn home.
Sara Caitlin Vilchez, 31, was taken back to the hospital because she was having trouble breathing hours after bringing her newborn home.
Shoppers put healthy items in carts to avoid judgment, survey says
40 percent of shoppers say they are only putting healthy items in their carts to avoid being judged at the checkout line.
40 percent of shoppers say they are only putting healthy items in their carts to avoid being judged at the checkout line.
Alzheimer’s disease and sleep: Could 7 to 8 hours lower the risk?
A recent study published in JAMA Neurology, stemming from PET scans among 4,417 older adults with normal cognition, indicated short sleep of 6 hours or less was linked to a higher burden of the amyloid-beta protein; toxic buildup of amyloid is believed to serve as a precursor for Alzheimer's disease.
A recent study published in JAMA Neurology, stemming from PET scans among 4,417 older adults with normal cognition, indicated short sleep of 6 hours or less was linked to a higher burden of the amyloid-beta protein; toxic buildup of amyloid is believed to serve as a precursor for Alzheimer's disease.
Heading to a bar or gym in Berkeley? Be prepared to show proof of vaccination
On Friday, the new rule applies to any customer who wants to go to a gym, restaurant, bar or theater in the city of Berkeley. If they're over the age of 12, they will need to show proof of vaccination to go in.
On Friday, the new rule applies to any customer who wants to go to a gym, restaurant, bar or theater in the city of Berkeley. If they're over the age of 12, they will need to show proof of vaccination to go in.
Gov. Ivey, who blamed 'unvaccinated folks' for COVID-19 surge, vows to resist Biden orders
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, who said it was “time to start blaming the unvaccinated folks” for this summer’s COVID-19 surge, has vowed to resist President Joe Biden’s executive orders on vaccines.
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, who said it was “time to start blaming the unvaccinated folks” for this summer’s COVID-19 surge, has vowed to resist President Joe Biden’s executive orders on vaccines.
CDC: Unvaccinated nearly 11 times more likely to die from COVID-19
A new study shows unvaccinated people are nearly 11 times more likely to die from COVID-19, and about as likely to be hospitalized with the coronavirus, according to the CDC.
A new study shows unvaccinated people are nearly 11 times more likely to die from COVID-19, and about as likely to be hospitalized with the coronavirus, according to the CDC.
'Unlawful overreach': Georgia governor vows to fight Biden vaccine mandate
During President Joe Biden's announcement of a vaccine mandate that will affect as many as 100 million Americans, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp vowed to fight the federal plan.
During President Joe Biden's announcement of a vaccine mandate that will affect as many as 100 million Americans, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp vowed to fight the federal plan.
Educators rally at South Bay middle school, say district failing on COVID protocols
How to keep kids and teachers safe from COVID-19 is a hot button issue especially since most young children can't get the vaccine.
How to keep kids and teachers safe from COVID-19 is a hot button issue especially since most young children can't get the vaccine.
Married couple leave 7 children after dying from COVID-19 within hours of each other
Tiki Green says prior to the Florida trip, Troy and Charletta were considering getting a Covid vaccine, but they contracted the virus before they decided to get the shot. Something she is now urging others to do.
Tiki Green says prior to the Florida trip, Troy and Charletta were considering getting a Covid vaccine, but they contracted the virus before they decided to get the shot. Something she is now urging others to do.
Doctors say many ICU patients with COVID regret not getting vaccine
Doctors working in intensive care units around Northern California say they've noticed a recurring theme among many of their COVID patients.
Doctors working in intensive care units around Northern California say they've noticed a recurring theme among many of their COVID patients.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar reveals breast cancer diagnosis, says treatment went well
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar revealed Thursday she underwent treatment for breast cancer earlier this year.
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar revealed Thursday she underwent treatment for breast cancer earlier this year.