Merck seeks FDA authorization of antiviral COVID-19 pill
Merck asked the FDA to authorize its pill against COVID-19 in what would add an entirely new and easy-to-use weapon against the pandemic.
Getting COVID-19 while pregnant and unvaccinated could mean serious consequences, doctors say
Doctors are working to share the facts about COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy after a CDC report found that just over a quarter of pregnant women are vaccinated in the U.S.
COVID-19 stimulus checks: ‘Math error’ could mean some owe more in taxes
People who received a 6470 letter in the mail could see one of three notices which include a CP11, CP12, or CP13.
Vaccine panel to meet on Pfizer COVID-19 shots for ages 5-11 in November
A panel of vaccine experts will meet in early November to consider whether to recommend the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children younger than 12.
September jobs report: US adds weak 194K jobs as delta maintains hold
U.S. employers added just 194,000 jobs in September, a second straight tepid gain and evidence that the pandemic still has a grip on the economy.
NIH: People with substance use disorders may be at higher risk for breakthrough COVID-19
Co-occurring health disorders appear to contribute to the increased risk, an NIH study suggests.
President Biden talks vaccine mandates during Chicago visit
President Joe Biden took his vaccination campaign to the Chicago area on Thursday. It was a quick trip — only three hours.
Bold burglars caught on video crashing car into storefront to steal merchandise
Detectives believe the car was stolen as well.
Multiple hospitals denying organ transplants to unvaccinated patients
A few hospital systems across the United States are denying organ transplants to patients who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 “in almost all situations,” citing studies that show unvaccinated patients have a significantly higher risk for severe illness and death.
US unemployment claims fall to 326,000, first drop in four weeks
U.S. unemployment claims were down by 38,000 to 326,000 last week, the first drop in four weeks.
Pfizer seeks FDA authorization of COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11
Pfizer has formally submitted a request to the FDA for emergency authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11.
More than 120K US kids had primary caregivers die during pandemic
The number of U.S. children orphaned during the COVID-19 pandemic may be larger than previously estimated, a new study suggests.
Out-of-stock: Continued breaks in supply chains cause shortages of common goods
Some store shelves may be running out of typically common items as businesses and manufacturers work to catch up amid backups in supply chains – all caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 vaccine linked to reduction in US senior deaths, HHS says
The results of COVID-19 vaccination were associated with an estimated reduction of more than 265,000 COVID-19 infections and nearly 39,000 deaths among Medicare beneficiaries.
Toymakers rush to stock shelves before holidays amid supply chain delays
Toy companies are racing to get their toys onto store shelves ahead of the holidays as they face a severe supply-network crunch.
At-home COVID-19 tests recalled over false positives
Hundreds of thousands of Ellume tests were recalled due to a manufacturing issue.
Vaccine mandate: LA to require proof of vaccination for indoor restaurants, gyms, entertainment venues
The Los Angeles City Council has passed a vaccine mandate requiring people to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination before entering indoor restaurants, bars, gyms, shopping centers, entertainment venues and personal care establishments.
UW Medicine to deny organ transplants to unvaccinated patients
If you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19, you may have a hard time getting a transplant in western Washington.
US to increase at-home COVID-19 rapid test availability
The White House says the supply boost is the result of a new $1 billion federal investment, on top of the $2 billion committed to increasing the availability of the convenient diagnostic tests in September.
Washington woman dies of 'rare' blood clot after receiving Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Washington state health authorities say a woman in her late 30s has died from a rare blood-clotting syndrome after receiving the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.