White House: 92% of federal workers vaccinated under mandate with no apparent disruptions
On Tuesday, one day after the deadline for compliance, 92% of the 3.5 million federal workers covered by Biden’s mandate reported to the government that they are at least partially vaccinated, according to White House officials.
On Tuesday, one day after the deadline for compliance, 92% of the 3.5 million federal workers covered by Biden’s mandate reported to the government that they are at least partially vaccinated, according to White House officials.
COVID-19 boosters: Fauci says definition of ‘fully vaccinated’ could change
The definition of being fully vaccinated could change as boosters become more widely available to adults in the U.S. but that’s only if the data shows it is necessary, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci.
The definition of being fully vaccinated could change as boosters become more widely available to adults in the U.S. but that’s only if the data shows it is necessary, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci.
COVID-19 hot spots could get worse amid Thanksgiving gatherings
The U.S. is in better shape approaching its second Thanksgiving of the pandemic, thanks to the vaccine.
The U.S. is in better shape approaching its second Thanksgiving of the pandemic, thanks to the vaccine.
50-year-old North Carolina woman gives birth to 1st child
“When I say a really blessed pregnancy, it really was,” Susie Troxler, 50, said.
“When I say a really blessed pregnancy, it really was,” Susie Troxler, 50, said.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccine will be required for all US land border crossers
The rules pertain to non-U.S. nationals. American citizens and permanent residents may still enter the U.S. regardless of their vaccination status.
The rules pertain to non-U.S. nationals. American citizens and permanent residents may still enter the U.S. regardless of their vaccination status.
COVID-19 vaccine mandate: Biden administration asks court to allow workplace rule
The Biden administration is asking a federal court to let it move ahead with a workplace rule that would require employees at larger companies to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or face weekly testing.
The Biden administration is asking a federal court to let it move ahead with a workplace rule that would require employees at larger companies to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or face weekly testing.
Jury finds CVS, Walgreens, Walmart responsible for role in opioid crisis
The counties blamed pharmacies operated by CVS, Walgreens and Walmart for not stopping the flood of pills that caused hundreds of overdose deaths and cost each of the two counties about $1 billion, their attorney said.
The counties blamed pharmacies operated by CVS, Walgreens and Walmart for not stopping the flood of pills that caused hundreds of overdose deaths and cost each of the two counties about $1 billion, their attorney said.
Denver revives mask mandate, other cities relax rules amid rising COVID-19 cases
Some places in the U.S. have reinstated mask mandates while others have dropped them. But U.S. health officials say it may be too soon to drop mask mandates altogether as COVID-19 cases in the U.S. rise.
Some places in the U.S. have reinstated mask mandates while others have dropped them. But U.S. health officials say it may be too soon to drop mask mandates altogether as COVID-19 cases in the U.S. rise.
More US adults opting to never have children, Pew survey finds
The number of childless adults between 18 and 49 years of age who have chosen to not have children in the future has increased 7% since the Pew Research Center conducted the same survey in 2018.
The number of childless adults between 18 and 49 years of age who have chosen to not have children in the future has increased 7% since the Pew Research Center conducted the same survey in 2018.
Fauci warns against ‘prematurely’ dropping mask rules amid COVID-19 spike
Dr. Anthony Fauci responded to a move by Washington, D.C. officials to remove indoor mask mandates, saying the move is premature and could lead to a spike in cases amid a recent COVID-19 surge in parts of the country.
Dr. Anthony Fauci responded to a move by Washington, D.C. officials to remove indoor mask mandates, saying the move is premature and could lead to a spike in cases amid a recent COVID-19 surge in parts of the country.
Federal employee vaccine mandate deadline arrives, along with confusion for Florida workers
The government's vaccine mandate for federal workers led to a much higher vaccination rate than the general population: 90% versus just under 60%. But questions remain for employees of private companies in Florida, an at-will state.
The government's vaccine mandate for federal workers led to a much higher vaccination rate than the general population: 90% versus just under 60%. But questions remain for employees of private companies in Florida, an at-will state.
Child COVID-19 vaccines help prevent new variants, experts say
Scientists say vaccinating kids should not only slow the spread of the coronavirus but also help prevent potentially-dangerous variants from emerging. Each new infection brings another opportunity for the virus to mutate and evolve dangerous new traits.
Scientists say vaccinating kids should not only slow the spread of the coronavirus but also help prevent potentially-dangerous variants from emerging. Each new infection brings another opportunity for the virus to mutate and evolve dangerous new traits.
New Florida law weakens vaccine mandates by letting workers prove immunity through prior infection
The new Florida law forces private businesses to let workers opt out of COVID-19 mandates if they can prove immunity through a prior infection. However, the CDC says unvaccinated people who had been infected months earlier are five times more likely to get infected again than fully vaccinated people who didn't have a prior infection.
The new Florida law forces private businesses to let workers opt out of COVID-19 mandates if they can prove immunity through a prior infection. However, the CDC says unvaccinated people who had been infected months earlier are five times more likely to get infected again than fully vaccinated people who didn't have a prior infection.
Crisis Center of Tampa Bay: It’s OK to not be OK during holiday season
While the holidays are a time that many people look forward to, it’s not the most wonderful time of the year for everybody.
While the holidays are a time that many people look forward to, it’s not the most wonderful time of the year for everybody.
Harris to announce $1.5B investment to fight health care worker shortage
The money, which includes funds from the American Rescue Plan and other sources, will support more than 22,700 providers, marking the largest number of providers enrolled in these programs in history, according to the White House.
The money, which includes funds from the American Rescue Plan and other sources, will support more than 22,700 providers, marking the largest number of providers enrolled in these programs in history, according to the White House.
More than 90% of federal workers get at least 1st COVID-19 shot by Monday deadline
More than 90% of federal workers have received at least one COVID-19 shot by President Biden's Monday deadline, a U.S. official said.
More than 90% of federal workers have received at least one COVID-19 shot by President Biden's Monday deadline, a U.S. official said.
Judge refuses to block Florida health care vaccination rule
A federal judge has quickly rejected Florida’s request to block a Biden administration requirement that workers at hospitals, nursing homes and other health-care providers be vaccinated against COVID-19.
A federal judge has quickly rejected Florida’s request to block a Biden administration requirement that workers at hospitals, nursing homes and other health-care providers be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Austria's nationwide lockdown begins, with COVID-19 vaccine mandate looming
The new lockdown measures kicked in Monday a day after many Austrians hurriedly enjoyed a last day out at coffeehouses and Christmas markets across the country.
The new lockdown measures kicked in Monday a day after many Austrians hurriedly enjoyed a last day out at coffeehouses and Christmas markets across the country.
Judge refuses to block health care vaccine rule
A federal judge has quickly rejected Florida’s request to block a Biden administration requirement that workers at hospitals, nursing homes and other healthcare providers be vaccinated against COVID-19.
A federal judge has quickly rejected Florida’s request to block a Biden administration requirement that workers at hospitals, nursing homes and other healthcare providers be vaccinated against COVID-19.
DeSantis bill signed in Brandon forces companies to slam brakes on COVID vaccine mandates
Recent legislation signed into law by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is forcing companies to slam the brakes on coronavirus vaccine mandates for employees.
Recent legislation signed into law by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is forcing companies to slam the brakes on coronavirus vaccine mandates for employees.