More mandates means more fake COVID vaccine cards for sale

Thousands of fake vaccination cards are being sold on the dark web for as little as $100 as more places are requiring proof of vaccines.

COVID-19 surge: South Dakota cases increase nearly 4 times over 2 weeks

The number of COVID-19 cases in South Dakota increased significantly over a span of two weeks following one of the most popular motorcycle enthusiast rallies in the country which drew hundreds of thousands of people.

COVID-19 vaccine efficacy wanes under delta variant, study shows

While the COVID-19 vaccines showed to be effective against the delta variant, their protection decreased over time, weakening significantly within three months.

Supreme Court allows evictions to resume during pandemic

The Supreme Court's conservative majority is allowing evictions to resume across the United States, blocking the Biden administration from enforcing a temporary ban that was put in place because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Many major insurers no longer waiving out of pocket costs for COVID-19 care

Nearly three-quarters of health care plans are no longer waiving out-of-pocket costs, according to a briefing by the Kaiser Family Foundation.

Delta airline's new vaccine policy for employees raises ethical questions
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Delta's employees are 75% vaccinated. The airline wants to get to 100% as soon as possible. The company announced a new policy that would punish unvaccinated employees by raising their health care rates. One health expert says the new policy raises ethical questions.

Florida woman hospitalized with COVID-19 comes home to find husband dead of COVID-19

A Central Florida woman fought for her life in the hospital, survived, and thought she'd seen the worst of COVID -- until she went home and made a shocking discovery.

US COVID-19 hospitalizations top 100K since January, HHS says

COVID-19 hospitalization numbers haven’t reached into the six figures since January, according to health officials.

Pfizer-BioNTech seeks FDA approval for third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine

In a statement released by the company on Wednesday, Pfizer-BioNTech said patients who received a booster shot up to eight months after their two-dose regimen were given three times the protection from the novel coronavirus.

Moderna requests FDA grant priority review to its COVID-19 vaccine

Moderna has asked the FDA for priority review of its COVID-19 vaccine, which would allow the FDA to take action within a six-month window, rather than the typical 10-month time frame.

COVID-19 delta variant races through entire Oakland household, killing father and sending mother to ICU

An Oakland family has been dealing with the heartbreaking loss of a father from COVID-19 as they’ve been holding out hope for their mother’s full recovery from the devastating illness. 

Salmonella outbreaks linked to Italian-style meats sickens dozens: CDC

Salmonella outbreaks linked to Italian-style meats have been reported in 17 states, sickening dozens and hospitalizing at least 12 people, the CDC said.

US troops must get COVID-19 vaccines ASAP, Pentagon says

Military troops must immediately begin to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a memo Wednesday, ordering service leaders to “impose ambitious timelines for implementation.”

Krispy Kreme sweetens deal by offering another free doughnut to vaccinated customers

Krispy Kreme announced the “Show Your Heart” promotion Wednesday, which will allow customers who show a valid COVID-19 vaccine card can receive an original glazed doughnut, as well as a heart-shaped treat.

J&J COVID-19 booster shot generates 'robust' antibody response, company says

Johnson & Johnson said new data support a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine eight months after inoculation, showing a 9-fold antibody level increase.