Federal workers offer first test of Biden vaccine mandates
About 4 million federal workers, from FBI agents to Bureau of Prisons guards to U.S. Food and Drug Administration workers, are to be vaccinated by Nov. 22 under the president’s executive order aimed at stopping the spread of the coronavirus.
About 4 million federal workers, from FBI agents to Bureau of Prisons guards to U.S. Food and Drug Administration workers, are to be vaccinated by Nov. 22 under the president’s executive order aimed at stopping the spread of the coronavirus.
Milestone: For first time since February of 2020, no COVID-19 patients at Sarasota hospital
In February of 2020, Doctors Hospital was the first in the state to diagnose and treat a COVID-positive patient. Thursday afternoon, their last COVID-19 patient was released. As of now, they remain COVID-patient free.
In February of 2020, Doctors Hospital was the first in the state to diagnose and treat a COVID-positive patient. Thursday afternoon, their last COVID-19 patient was released. As of now, they remain COVID-patient free.
26 states file suits against Biden's vaccine mandate for big companies
At least 26 Republican-led states filed lawsuits challenging a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employers issued by President Biden's administration.
At least 26 Republican-led states filed lawsuits challenging a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employers issued by President Biden's administration.
New Jersey high school grad, 19, wins school board seat after suffering ‘awful’ coronavirus rules
A young New Jersey man who graduated from high school last year after experiencing "awful" coronavirus rules during his senior year has won a seat on his local school board, according to reports.
A young New Jersey man who graduated from high school last year after experiencing "awful" coronavirus rules during his senior year has won a seat on his local school board, according to reports.
October jobs report: US hiring rebounds with 531,000 jobs added
The October 2021 U.S. jobs report showed employers stepped up their hiring, adding a solid 531,000 jobs — the most since July.
The October 2021 U.S. jobs report showed employers stepped up their hiring, adding a solid 531,000 jobs — the most since July.
Pfizer says COVID-19 pill cut hospital, death risk by nearly 90%
Pfizer said its experimental antiviral pill for COVID-19 cut rates of hospitalization and death by nearly 90% in high-risk patients.
Pfizer said its experimental antiviral pill for COVID-19 cut rates of hospitalization and death by nearly 90% in high-risk patients.
Delta Air Lines says international flight bookings have surged 450% amid US reopening
Last month, the Biden administration detailed new international COVID-19 air travel policies, including exemptions for kids and new federal contact tracing requirements.
Last month, the Biden administration detailed new international COVID-19 air travel policies, including exemptions for kids and new federal contact tracing requirements.
Pet shelters see adoption slowdown after pandemic demand, here's why
Some shelters have more dogs as pandemic adoptions and fostering have slowed down.
Some shelters have more dogs as pandemic adoptions and fostering have slowed down.
Iowa study: 82.5% of deer tested positive for COVID-19
When researchers in Iowa first began testing deer for COVID-19 in April of 2020, they didn’t find any signs of the virus for months. That changed in the fall when the first positives popped up in September and October.
When researchers in Iowa first began testing deer for COVID-19 in April of 2020, they didn’t find any signs of the virus for months. That changed in the fall when the first positives popped up in September and October.
American Airlines delays COVID-19 vaccine mandate following Biden's updated deadline
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements released Thursday call for companies with 100 or more employees to be vaccinated by Jan. 4 or be tested weekly.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements released Thursday call for companies with 100 or more employees to be vaccinated by Jan. 4 or be tested weekly.
Florida to sue Biden administration over COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Hours after the Biden administration set a January 4 deadline for COVID-19 vaccines, the governor and state attorney general Ashley Moody announced plans for a lawsuit against the federal government.
Hours after the Biden administration set a January 4 deadline for COVID-19 vaccines, the governor and state attorney general Ashley Moody announced plans for a lawsuit against the federal government.
US unemployment claims drop to 269,000, another pandemic low
U.S. unemployment claims fell to a fresh pandemic low last week to 269,000.
U.S. unemployment claims fell to a fresh pandemic low last week to 269,000.
Merck COVID-19 pill: UK authorizes antiviral in world's 1st approval of drug
The U.K. has granted conditional authorization to Merck's COVID-19 antiviral pill. It is the first country to OK the treatment.
The U.K. has granted conditional authorization to Merck's COVID-19 antiviral pill. It is the first country to OK the treatment.
Proof of vaccination: Los Angeles County's vaccine mandate at bars, nightclubs, breweries takes effect
All customers and onsite employees at indoor portions of bars, wineries, breweries, nightclubs, and lounges in Los Angeles County must now be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for entry.
All customers and onsite employees at indoor portions of bars, wineries, breweries, nightclubs, and lounges in Los Angeles County must now be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for entry.
NIH launches ‘When to Test’ for COVID-19 calculator
The calculator uses a mathematical model to determine a person’s relative risk of having or getting COVID-19 and the risk of spreading the virus to other people — and whether they should get tested.
The calculator uses a mathematical model to determine a person’s relative risk of having or getting COVID-19 and the risk of spreading the virus to other people — and whether they should get tested.
Walmart holds 2-day supply chain hiring event as holiday season nears
Supply chain associates will earn an average of $20.37 per hour.
Supply chain associates will earn an average of $20.37 per hour.
Fed dialing back COVID-19 economic aid amid high inflation
In a statement Wednesday after its latest policy meeting, the Fed said it will start reducing its $120 billion in monthly bond purchases in the coming weeks, by $15 billion a month, though it reserved the right to change that pace.
In a statement Wednesday after its latest policy meeting, the Fed said it will start reducing its $120 billion in monthly bond purchases in the coming weeks, by $15 billion a month, though it reserved the right to change that pace.
What to know about Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11
Late Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave the final OK for youngsters age 5 to 11 to get kid-size doses of the vaccine made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech.
Late Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave the final OK for youngsters age 5 to 11 to get kid-size doses of the vaccine made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech.
Europe is only world region where COVID-19 cases are still increasing, WHO says
The World Health Organization says the number of coronavirus cases has risen in Europe for the fifth consecutive week, making it the only world region where COVID-19 is still increasing.
The World Health Organization says the number of coronavirus cases has risen in Europe for the fifth consecutive week, making it the only world region where COVID-19 is still increasing.
State seeks injunction against federal vaccine mandate
Saying the state is trying to prevent “immediate irreparable harm,” Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office is seeking a preliminary injunction to block Biden administration efforts to require employees of federal contractors to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Saying the state is trying to prevent “immediate irreparable harm,” Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office is seeking a preliminary injunction to block Biden administration efforts to require employees of federal contractors to be vaccinated against COVID-19.