Thousands attend music festival without masks, social distancing as part of UK COVID-19 research project
The music festival is just one of several research efforts the UK government is offering as a way to test whether such events spread the coronavirus.
The music festival is just one of several research efforts the UK government is offering as a way to test whether such events spread the coronavirus.
Southwest flight attendant files lawsuit blaming airline for husband’s COVID-19 death
A Southwest Airlines flight attendant filed a lawsuit against the carrier, claiming it failed to properly protect staff from being exposed to the coronavirus during mandatory training last summer, which led to her husband's death.
A Southwest Airlines flight attendant filed a lawsuit against the carrier, claiming it failed to properly protect staff from being exposed to the coronavirus during mandatory training last summer, which led to her husband's death.
Prior COVID-19 infection boosts immune response to variants after one dose of Pfizer vaccine, UK study finds
The study found that just one shot of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine boosted protection against COVID-19 variants - but only for those who had been previously infected with the virus.
The study found that just one shot of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine boosted protection against COVID-19 variants - but only for those who had been previously infected with the virus.
Hospital fire kills 18 coronavirus patients in India
A fire in a COVID-19 hospital ward in western India has killed 18 patients, as the country grapples with an unprecedented surge that has filled hospitals and crematoriums.
A fire in a COVID-19 hospital ward in western India has killed 18 patients, as the country grapples with an unprecedented surge that has filled hospitals and crematoriums.
India COVID-19 outbreak: All adults now eligible for vaccine amid deadly surge in cases
Amid the devastating surge, only a fraction of India’s population will be able to afford the prices charged by private hospitals - leaving the government to immunize 900 million adults.
Amid the devastating surge, only a fraction of India’s population will be able to afford the prices charged by private hospitals - leaving the government to immunize 900 million adults.
'It’s safe. It’s effective. It’s free': Obama encourages youth vaccinations with TikTok PSA
Obama had previously teamed up with former presidents Clinton, Bush and Carter for a PSA showing them receiving their vaccines. But as vaccine eligibility expanded in April, Obama shifted his message to meet the next wave of recipients on their platform of choice.
Obama had previously teamed up with former presidents Clinton, Bush and Carter for a PSA showing them receiving their vaccines. But as vaccine eligibility expanded in April, Obama shifted his message to meet the next wave of recipients on their platform of choice.
US-made Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses shipping to Canada, Mexico
Canada will start getting Pfizer doses from the U.S. next week. Pfizer also began shipping doses made at its Kalamazoo, Michigan plant to Mexico, according to Reuters.
Canada will start getting Pfizer doses from the U.S. next week. Pfizer also began shipping doses made at its Kalamazoo, Michigan plant to Mexico, according to Reuters.
TSA to extend mask requirements for all travelers through September
The TSA announced on Friday it will be extending mask requirements for all travelers through Sept. 13, 2021.
The TSA announced on Friday it will be extending mask requirements for all travelers through Sept. 13, 2021.
Biden says it’s 'tough call' on whether to mandate COVID-19 vaccines in military
President Joe Biden said he would leave the issue to the military of whether to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for service members once the shots are fully approved by the FDA.
President Joe Biden said he would leave the issue to the military of whether to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for service members once the shots are fully approved by the FDA.
US to restrict travel from India starting May 4 over COVID-19 surge
The U.S. will restrict travel from India starting on May 4, the White House said Friday, citing a devastating rise in COVID-19 cases and the emergence of dangerous variants.
The U.S. will restrict travel from India starting on May 4, the White House said Friday, citing a devastating rise in COVID-19 cases and the emergence of dangerous variants.
The Magic Returns: Disneyland, Disney's California Adventure Park reopen to guests
Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park reopened to visitors on Friday after an unprecedented 13-month closure in what tourism officials hope is a sign of the state’s rebound from the pandemic.
Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park reopened to visitors on Friday after an unprecedented 13-month closure in what tourism officials hope is a sign of the state’s rebound from the pandemic.
While de Blasio calls for fully reopening NYC on July 1, Cuomo responds it's his call
Pointing to a successful effort to vaccinate millions of New Yorkers from the coronavirus, Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city will fully reopen on July 1.
Pointing to a successful effort to vaccinate millions of New Yorkers from the coronavirus, Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city will fully reopen on July 1.
Tampa Bay residents from India 'helpless,' watching COVID crisis unfold
The nightmare scenario Americans once feared is happening in India; a ventilator shortage, jammed intensive care units, and deaths faster than bodies can be buried.
The nightmare scenario Americans once feared is happening in India; a ventilator shortage, jammed intensive care units, and deaths faster than bodies can be buried.
Houston-area nurse says she was terminated for declining the COVID-19 vaccine
A Houston-area woman says she was a nurse at Houston Methodist for about 10 years until this week. Michelle Fuentes says she was terminated for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
A Houston-area woman says she was a nurse at Houston Methodist for about 10 years until this week. Michelle Fuentes says she was terminated for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
CDC says U.S. cruises could resume this summer with 95% of passengers fully vaccinated
Things could soon look a lot different at Port Tampa Bay after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said cruising could re-start in U.S. waters by mid-summer.
Things could soon look a lot different at Port Tampa Bay after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said cruising could re-start in U.S. waters by mid-summer.
Unemployment claims fall to 553,000
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 13,000 last week to 553,000, the lowest level since the pandemic hit last March and another sign the economy is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 13,000 last week to 553,000, the lowest level since the pandemic hit last March and another sign the economy is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
India sets another global daily record of 379K new COVID-19 cases as lines of ambulances wait at crematoriums
Vaccinations for all Indians 18 and up are supposed to start Saturday, but the country does not yet have enough doses for everyone as it faces a devastating surge of cases and deaths.
Vaccinations for all Indians 18 and up are supposed to start Saturday, but the country does not yet have enough doses for everyone as it faces a devastating surge of cases and deaths.
US economy grew at a robust 6.4% rate last quarter
The U.S. economy grew at a brisk 6.4% annual rate last quarter — a show of strength fueled by government aid and declining viral cases that could drive further gains as the nation rebounds with unusual speed from the pandemic recession.
The U.S. economy grew at a brisk 6.4% annual rate last quarter — a show of strength fueled by government aid and declining viral cases that could drive further gains as the nation rebounds with unusual speed from the pandemic recession.
Republican lawmakers with medical degrees release video urging Americans to get COVID-19 vaccine
The group of lawmakers, which include doctors, dentists and registered pharmacists, encouraged supporters to get a COVID-19 vaccine in a new video.
The group of lawmakers, which include doctors, dentists and registered pharmacists, encouraged supporters to get a COVID-19 vaccine in a new video.
Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines 94% effective at cutting hospitalizations for older adults, CDC says
The CDC’s study found the shots are 94% effective at preventing hospitalizations for fully vaccinated adults and 64% effective among partially vaccinated adults 65 and older.
The CDC’s study found the shots are 94% effective at preventing hospitalizations for fully vaccinated adults and 64% effective among partially vaccinated adults 65 and older.