New study cites Wuhan raccoon dogs as possible origin of COVID-19
The raccoon dog earns its name from its facial markings similar to raccoons. The animals are known to be sold at the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market, where many virologists suspect that the Covid-19 pandemic may have started.
COVID-19 pill Paxlovid moves closer to full FDA approval
The medication has been used by millions of Americans since the FDA granted it emergency use authorization in late 2021.
China will reopen to tourists, resume issuing all visas Wednesday
China is one of the last major countries to reopen its borders to tourists during the pandemic. Previously, the country stuck to a harsh “zero-COVID" strategy involving lockdowns and daily COVID-19 testing.
Johns Hopkins shuts down COVID-19 data tracking hub after 3 years
The site pulled in a staggering 2.5 billion views over its lifetime, becoming a global go-to for monitoring the public health catastrophe.
Another US agency assesses COVID-19 origin likely a Chinese 'lab leak': report
The Energy Department has reportedly joined the FBI’s stance that the coronavirus likely spread due to a mishap at a Chinese laboratory.
President Biden to end country's COVID-19 emergencies on May 11
President Joe Biden informed Congress that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11, as most of the world has returned closer to normalcy nearly three years after they were first declared.
New COVID-19 omicron subvariant spreads rapidly across the country
A new COVID-19 omicron subvariant, known as XBB.1.5, is spreading rapidly across the United States.
Study finds regular exercise may impact severity of COVID-19 infection
Exercising on a regular basis may reduce the chances of hospitalization or death due to COVID-19, according to a recently published study.
Florida Supreme Court OKs DeSantis' request for grand jury investigation into COVID-19 vaccines
The Florida Supreme Court has approved Gov. Ron DeSantis' request for a grand jury to investigate any alleged wrongdoing related to COVID-19 vaccines. The statewide grand jury will be empaneled in Hillsborough County, and will meet for one year.
Free COVID-19 tests available to Americans again as White House reveals winter plan
The Biden administration is making four rapid COVID-19 tests available online starting Thursday as it unveils its contingency plans for potential surges this winter.
New report shows COVID-19 vaccine prevented more than 18 million hospitalizations, three million deaths
Two years ago, the first group of people were able to get their COVID-19 vaccine in US, and a new report from the Commonwealth Fund shows the shots prevented more than 18 million hospitalizations and three million deaths.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis calls for grand jury investigation into COVID-19 vaccines
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he plans to petition the state’s Supreme Court to convene a grand jury to investigate "any and all wrongdoing" with respect to the COVID-19 vaccines.
Musk faces backlash after calling for Fauci to be prosecuted
"My pronouns are Prosecute/Fauci," Twitter CEO Elon Musk tweeted on Sunday.
USF student from Ukraine set to graduate despite challenges from war, pandemic
Graduation day at the University of South Florida will be extra special for a marketing student who overcame challenges from the pandemic and impacts from the war in Ukraine.
Florida lawmaker resigns amid accusations he fraudulently obtained coronavirus-related loan
State Rep. Joe Harding resigned his House seat Thursday after being charged with fraudulently obtaining coronavirus-related business loans.
House bill rescinds COVID-19 vaccine mandate for U.S. military
More than 8,000 active-duty service members were discharged for failure to obey a lawful order when they refused the vaccine.
Congress set to rescind COVID-19 vaccine mandate for military members
The COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military would be rescinded under the annual defense bill heading for a vote this week in Congress, ending a directive that helped ensure the vast majority of troops were vaccinated but also raised concerns that it harmed recruitment and retention.
Carnival Cruise Line brings back COVID-19 protocols in Australia
The move came after hundreds of passengers were infected on the Majestic Princess.
Long COVID could be aging organs faster by 3-4 years, research shows
"You can start thinking about getting COVID as almost as an accelerant to aging," the lead researcher warned.
CDC: COVID-19 hospitalizations in babies on the rise
The CDC said this emphasizes the need for pregnant women to stay up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccinations to help protect themselves and infants too young to be vaccinated.