6 passengers test positive for COVID-19 after Royal Caribbean cruise
Six passengers on a Royal Caribbean cruise in the Bahamas tested positive for COVID-19 while onboard the ship. Four of them were vaccinated, while two were unvaccinated minors.
Six passengers on a Royal Caribbean cruise in the Bahamas tested positive for COVID-19 while onboard the ship. Four of them were vaccinated, while two were unvaccinated minors.
74% of COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts outbreak involved fully vaccinated people, CDC says
New data collected by the CDC shows the bulk of a COVID-19 outbreak in Massachusetts involved fully vaccinated people. But officials caution the public against drawing the wrong conclusion based on these findings.
New data collected by the CDC shows the bulk of a COVID-19 outbreak in Massachusetts involved fully vaccinated people. But officials caution the public against drawing the wrong conclusion based on these findings.
COVID-19 delta variant as contagious as chickenpox, CDC internal docs warn
Internal CDC documents state that the delta variant is as contagious as chickenpox and may be more dangerous than other versions.
Internal CDC documents state that the delta variant is as contagious as chickenpox and may be more dangerous than other versions.
Over 25% of new COVID-19 cases in Los Angeles County are fully vaccinated people
In June fully vaccinated people accounted for 20% of all the new cases diagnosed in LA County, while unvaccinated and partially vaccinated people accounted for 80% of the cases.
In June fully vaccinated people accounted for 20% of all the new cases diagnosed in LA County, while unvaccinated and partially vaccinated people accounted for 80% of the cases.
Walmart mandates masks for all workers in areas with high infection rates
Walmart is reversing its mask policy and will require all its workers -- including those who are vaccinated -- to wear masks if they are in areas with high infection rates.
Walmart is reversing its mask policy and will require all its workers -- including those who are vaccinated -- to wear masks if they are in areas with high infection rates.
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser restores mask mandates indoors – regardless of vaccination status
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced on Thursday that mask mandates are once again in effect indoors in the nation’s capital for everyone over the age of 2 – regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced on Thursday that mask mandates are once again in effect indoors in the nation’s capital for everyone over the age of 2 – regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.
California updates mask mandates for public transit, classrooms, hospitals, shelters
California released an update on the state's masking guidance.
California released an update on the state's masking guidance.
Restaurant, hospitality workers quit at record rates amid COVID-19 pandemic
According to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers have been leaving their jobs at restaurants and hotels at the highest rate in decades.
According to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers have been leaving their jobs at restaurants and hotels at the highest rate in decades.
Once fading, mask sales starting to rebound amid surge in cases and new CDC guidance
Masks had started to disappear from store shelves, but sales are once again rising amid concerns about surging cases. Mask sales are expected to jump even more with the CDC reversing its guidelines, recommending that even vaccinated people go back to wearing face coverings indoors.
Masks had started to disappear from store shelves, but sales are once again rising amid concerns about surging cases. Mask sales are expected to jump even more with the CDC reversing its guidelines, recommending that even vaccinated people go back to wearing face coverings indoors.
US unemployment claims down 24,000 to 400,000 as economy recovers
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 24,000 to 400,000 last week in another sign that the job market is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 24,000 to 400,000 last week in another sign that the job market is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
Mom urges vaccination after loss of ‘healthy’ 28-year-old son to COVID-19
After losing her son to COVID-19, Christy Carpenter and her family are encouraging hesitant people to get the vaccine — if not for themselves, then for the people around them.
After losing her son to COVID-19, Christy Carpenter and her family are encouraging hesitant people to get the vaccine — if not for themselves, then for the people around them.
2 US Navy members have died from COVID-19 in past week
Navy officials declined to say whether either of the two members who died over the past week from COVID-19 had been vaccinated
Navy officials declined to say whether either of the two members who died over the past week from COVID-19 had been vaccinated
Delta variant viral load 1,000 times higher than original coronavirus strain
A recent study sheds light on why the delta variant is so much more contagious than the original novel coronavirus strain, which first infected much of the global population last year.
A recent study sheds light on why the delta variant is so much more contagious than the original novel coronavirus strain, which first infected much of the global population last year.
Nationals, Phillies game postponed after players, coaches test positive for COVID-19: report
The Washington Nationals game against the Philadelphia Phillies tonight has been postponed in order to allow for “continued testing and contact tracing” for COVID-19.
The Washington Nationals game against the Philadelphia Phillies tonight has been postponed in order to allow for “continued testing and contact tracing” for COVID-19.
Pfizer data suggests 3rd dose of vaccine 'strongly' boosts protection against delta variant
Pfizer shared limited data suggesting that a third dose of its original COVID-19 vaccine may “strongly” boost protection against the delta variant.
Pfizer shared limited data suggesting that a third dose of its original COVID-19 vaccine may “strongly” boost protection against the delta variant.
Tokyo's daily COVID-19 cases exceed 3,000 in day for 1st time
Tokyo reported 3,177 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, another all-time high just days after the start of the Tokyo Olympics.
Tokyo reported 3,177 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, another all-time high just days after the start of the Tokyo Olympics.
COVID-19 delta variant surge: How to tell if you’re in high-risk area
As the delta variant of COVID-19 continues to surge in the U.S., the CDC is now saying vaccinated people should wear masks again indoors in areas with high or substantial community transmission. Here’s how to find out which areas are considered high-risk.
As the delta variant of COVID-19 continues to surge in the U.S., the CDC is now saying vaccinated people should wear masks again indoors in areas with high or substantial community transmission. Here’s how to find out which areas are considered high-risk.
CDC: New data suggests vaccinated people could transmit delta variant
Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Dr.
Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Dr.
New CDC mask guidelines: Vaccinated should mask indoors, as should K-12 schools
The CDC announced new face mask recommendations Tuesday for vaccinated people and K-12 schools, citing new information about the ability of the delta variant to spread by those who have been vaccinated.
The CDC announced new face mask recommendations Tuesday for vaccinated people and K-12 schools, citing new information about the ability of the delta variant to spread by those who have been vaccinated.
SoCal restaurant requiring diners provide 'proof of being unvaccinated'
Basilico’s Pasta e Vino in Huntington Beach is requiring diners provide "proof of being unvaccinated," despite the current uptick in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Basilico’s Pasta e Vino in Huntington Beach is requiring diners provide "proof of being unvaccinated," despite the current uptick in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.



















