India surpasses US' global record for daily COVID-19 deaths
The Health Ministry reported 4,529 deaths in the country on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record set on Jan. 12 in the United States when 4,475 people died.
The Health Ministry reported 4,529 deaths in the country on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record set on Jan. 12 in the United States when 4,475 people died.
EU ambassadors agree on relaxed COVID-19 travel measures for fully vaccinated visitors
European Union ambassadors agreed Wednesday on measures to allow fully vaccinated visitors in, a big step toward relaxing tourism from outside the bloc. EU countries have yet to approve the measures.
European Union ambassadors agreed Wednesday on measures to allow fully vaccinated visitors in, a big step toward relaxing tourism from outside the bloc. EU countries have yet to approve the measures.
'Her future is brighter': Parents welcome coronavirus tax credit
At the YMCA Preschool Academy in Lealman, news of the $300-per-child monthly payment comes as good news to many parents. The temporary government benefit will cover nearly 90 percent of the children in the U.S.
At the YMCA Preschool Academy in Lealman, news of the $300-per-child monthly payment comes as good news to many parents. The temporary government benefit will cover nearly 90 percent of the children in the U.S.
60% of US adults have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, CDC says
The CDC said 60% of American adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, putting the U.S. closer to President Joe Biden’s goal of 70% to have received a jab by the Fourth of July.
The CDC said 60% of American adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, putting the U.S. closer to President Joe Biden’s goal of 70% to have received a jab by the Fourth of July.
Connecticut offers $1K bonus to 10K unemployed people who get full-time job
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said the state will pay $1,000 to the first 10,000 people who complete eight straight weeks of a full-time job, aiming to get long-term unemployed Americans back to work.
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said the state will pay $1,000 to the first 10,000 people who complete eight straight weeks of a full-time job, aiming to get long-term unemployed Americans back to work.
Pandemic relief: Florida offers $800-million to help pay past-due rent and utilities
The Florida Department of Children and Families is looking to distribute more than $800 million in federal aid to help low-income renters economically affected by the coronavirus pandemic pay past-due rent and utilities.
The Florida Department of Children and Families is looking to distribute more than $800 million in federal aid to help low-income renters economically affected by the coronavirus pandemic pay past-due rent and utilities.
India reports highest single-day death toll to COVID-19 as cases begin to level off
Although the number of cases is beginning to decrease in the country that has been devastated as of late by COVID-19, deaths continue to rise and hospitals are still swamped by patients.
Although the number of cases is beginning to decrease in the country that has been devastated as of late by COVID-19, deaths continue to rise and hospitals are still swamped by patients.
Pandemic packs even more cars onto Tampa's crowded roads
Traffic data shows 40 of the 100 largest metropolitan areas are more congested on weekday afternoons than they were before the pandemic and Tampa is near the top of the list, where vehicle trips are 105 percent of pre-pandemic levels.
Traffic data shows 40 of the 100 largest metropolitan areas are more congested on weekday afternoons than they were before the pandemic and Tampa is near the top of the list, where vehicle trips are 105 percent of pre-pandemic levels.
Gov. Cuomo set to earn $5 million from pandemic leadership book
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was paid a $3.1 million advance to write his COVID-19 leadership book, "American Crisis," last year as the pandemic gripped the world. He will earn another $2 million over the next two years.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was paid a $3.1 million advance to write his COVID-19 leadership book, "American Crisis," last year as the pandemic gripped the world. He will earn another $2 million over the next two years.
60% of Americans set to have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, Biden says
President Joe Biden announced that the United States will share an additional 20 million vaccine doses with the world in the next six weeks.
President Joe Biden announced that the United States will share an additional 20 million vaccine doses with the world in the next six weeks.
Some Carnival brands to resume cruise operations this summer in Europe, Caribbean
Carnival said it also hopes to restart sailings in the United States in July on three ships from ports in Miami and Galveston, Texas.
Carnival said it also hopes to restart sailings in the United States in July on three ships from ports in Miami and Galveston, Texas.
Target no longer requiring masks for vaccinated customers, employees
Target says it will no longer require vaccinated customers or employees to wear masks in its stores.
Target says it will no longer require vaccinated customers or employees to wear masks in its stores.
Real estate returning to normal: Open houses are actually open again
Realtor Colin Humber did something Sunday he hasn’t done in nearly a year-and-a-half; he hosted an open house.
Realtor Colin Humber did something Sunday he hasn’t done in nearly a year-and-a-half; he hosted an open house.
Push to get vaccinated goes beyond US border
COVID-19 infections surging in other parts of the world give the virus a chance to mutate, and possibly create strains that current vaccines cannot protect us from, according to health experts.
COVID-19 infections surging in other parts of the world give the virus a chance to mutate, and possibly create strains that current vaccines cannot protect us from, according to health experts.
Most kids with coronavirus do not develop fever, study finds
Since the start of the pandemic, more than 3 million children have tested positive for COVID-19.
Since the start of the pandemic, more than 3 million children have tested positive for COVID-19.
‘Now is not the time’: Nurses’ union condemns CDC for relaxing mask protocols for vaccinated people
National Nurses United, the largest union of registered nurses in the country, released a statement condemning the CDC for rolling back mask requirements for fully vaccinated people.
National Nurses United, the largest union of registered nurses in the country, released a statement condemning the CDC for rolling back mask requirements for fully vaccinated people.
Despite CDC guidance, some aren't ready to give up masks
Not everyone is giving up wearing a face mask despite the latest government guidance that means fully vaccinated Americans can uncover their faces in many cases.
Not everyone is giving up wearing a face mask despite the latest government guidance that means fully vaccinated Americans can uncover their faces in many cases.
Universal Orlando updates mask policy, effective Saturday
Face coverings for guests at Universal Orlando will no longer be required when outdoors beginning on Saturday. Masks will still be required when indoors.
Face coverings for guests at Universal Orlando will no longer be required when outdoors beginning on Saturday. Masks will still be required when indoors.
Minnesota's mask mandate ends, officially
Gov. Tim Walz officially removed Minnesota's statewide mask mandate Friday.
Gov. Tim Walz officially removed Minnesota's statewide mask mandate Friday.
Business owners offer, request honesty amid new CDC mask guidelines
New guidance from the CDC says you don't need a mask in most cases, if you've had the vaccine. But it's left some business owners confused. Some Bay Area shops and restaurants are now deciding where to go from here.
New guidance from the CDC says you don't need a mask in most cases, if you've had the vaccine. But it's left some business owners confused. Some Bay Area shops and restaurants are now deciding where to go from here.