Germany becomes 5th European country to surpass 100K COVID-19 deaths
The national disease control agency said it recorded 351 deaths in connection with the coronavirus over the past 24 hours.
US families struggle with how to conduct 2nd Thanksgiving amid COVID-19 pandemic
The second Thanksgiving of the COVID-19 pandemic comes as a resurgent virus has pushed new infections in the U.S. to 95,000 daily and caused alarming increases at hospitals in Michigan, Minnesota, Colorado and Arizona.
Survey: Few Americans blame God for COVID-19 pandemic, other tragedies
A large majority of U.S. adults believe that most of the suffering in the world comes from people rather than from God, according to surveys from the Pew Research Center.
US COVID-19 deaths in 2021 surpass 2020's toll
More than 5 milion people worldwide have died from COVID-19.
Gulfport using federal COVID-19 funds to send everyone $25 -- with one catch
Starting December 10, the city is sending out $25 gift cards by mail to residents, up to $50 for each household. Those gift certificates can be spent at any participating business in town – identified by a sticker in the window – until January 10.
CDC tool shows how to improve airflow during indoor gatherings
The CDC rolled out an interactive tool Wednesday to help measure whether or not you have good airflow in your home ahead of holiday gatherings.
White House: 92% of federal workers vaccinated under mandate with no apparent disruptions
On Tuesday, one day after the deadline for compliance, 92% of the 3.5 million federal workers covered by Biden’s mandate reported to the government that they are at least partially vaccinated, according to White House officials.
COVID-19 hot spots could get worse amid Thanksgiving gatherings
The U.S. is in better shape approaching its second Thanksgiving of the pandemic, thanks to the vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccine mandate: Biden administration asks court to allow workplace rule
The Biden administration is asking a federal court to let it move ahead with a workplace rule that would require employees at larger companies to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or face weekly testing.
Denver revives mask mandate, other cities relax rules amid rising COVID-19 cases
Some places in the U.S. have reinstated mask mandates while others have dropped them. But U.S. health officials say it may be too soon to drop mask mandates altogether as COVID-19 cases in the U.S. rise.
More US adults opting to never have children, Pew survey finds
The number of childless adults between 18 and 49 years of age who have chosen to not have children in the future has increased 7% since the Pew Research Center conducted the same survey in 2018.
Fauci warns against ‘prematurely’ dropping mask rules amid COVID-19 spike
Dr. Anthony Fauci responded to a move by Washington, D.C. officials to remove indoor mask mandates, saying the move is premature and could lead to a spike in cases amid a recent COVID-19 surge in parts of the country.
Child COVID-19 vaccines help prevent new variants, experts say
Scientists say vaccinating kids should not only slow the spread of the coronavirus but also help prevent potentially-dangerous variants from emerging. Each new infection brings another opportunity for the virus to mutate and evolve dangerous new traits.
More than 90% of federal workers get at least 1st COVID-19 shot by Monday deadline
More than 90% of federal workers have received at least one COVID-19 shot by President Biden's Monday deadline, a U.S. official said.
Austria's nationwide lockdown begins, with COVID-19 vaccine mandate looming
The new lockdown measures kicked in Monday a day after many Austrians hurriedly enjoyed a last day out at coffeehouses and Christmas markets across the country.
Mask-wearing cuts new COVID-19 cases by 53%, global studies suggest
A team reviewed the results of several studies worldwide and said findings suggest that mask-wearing was found to reduce new COVID-19 cases by more than half.
COVID-19 boosters: CDC director OKs shots for all adults after FDA approval
The FDA has authorized Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 booster shots to all U.S. adults, ahead of approval from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Austria to enter national lockdown, make COVID-19 vaccines mandatory
Austria is going into a national lockdown to contain a fourth wave of coronavirus cases as new infections hit a record high. The government also says starting February 1st, it will make COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for citizens.
Fauci worried about uptick in COVID-19 hospitalization among fully vaccinated
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases says he's concerned over the uptick in hospitalizations among people fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
House panel on COVID-19 pandemic subpoenas former Trump aide Navarro
In a memo, Rep. James Clyburn, D-S.C., alleged Navarro prioritized politics and promoted former President Donald Trump’s unfounded claims that the 2020 election results were fraudulent.