Inpatients with COVID-19 down by nearly 1,200

The number of inpatients reported Friday was less than a third of the 13,452 who were hospitalized on Sept. 8.

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.

California makes it illegal to 'stealth,' or remove condom without consent

California became the first state to prohibit “stealthing,” or removing a condom without permission during intercourse. Now, sex workers can sue clients who remove condoms.

Florida submits plan for federal COVID relief money for schools

Florida was the last state or U.S. territory to submit such a plan, and the issue became a political flashpoint, with Democrats criticizing Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration for being late.

'Drink Less for Your Breasts' campaign highlights cancer risk from alcohol

The “Drink Less for Your Breasts” campaign aims to bring awareness to the link between alcohol and increased breast cancer risk in women.

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.

State targets 8 school districts over mask requirements; Hillsborough, Sarasota off the hook

The State Board of Education on Thursday ratcheted up discipline against eight county school boards that have maintained student mask mandates to try to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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.

Six Florida school districts challenge rule on masks, quarantines

Six school districts have challenged a revised Florida Department of Health rule that seeks to block student mask requirements and allow parents to decide whether children go to school after being exposed to people with COVID-19.

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.

Video: 1st American to receive COVID-19 shot gets booster

Sandra Lindsay, who works as an intensive care nurse, was the very first American to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in December 2020.