New York indoor mask mandate for places without vaccine requirement

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued an indoor mask mandate Friday for all public places that do not require proof of vaccination.

Scientists seek COVID-19 origin nearly 2 years into pandemic

Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the origin of the virus tormenting the world remains shrouded in mystery.

In US, more than 200 million people now fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Over 200 million people in the U.S. — or about 60% of the total population — are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, even as cases and hospitalizations climb.

WHO warns omicron variant fears may set off hoarding of COVID-19 vaccines

The World Health Organization has expressed concerns that rich countries spooked by the emergence of the omicron variant could step up hoarding of COVID-19 vaccines.

Medicago's plant-based COVID-19 vaccine showing promising trial results, company says

Medicago announced Tuesday that its two-dose vaccine was 71% effective at preventing COVID-19 infection in a large, late-stage study that included several variants including the delta variant.

LAUSD fires hundreds of unvaccinated employees

Nearly 500 Los Angeles Unified School District employees have been fired after they refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Court to decide if Pennsylvania schools' mask order is legal

The high court just last week ordered that the directive, which took effect in early September, remain in place while they consider a legal challenge from the state Senate's highest ranking leader and others.

Pfizer: COVID-19 booster offers protection against omicron in early study

Pfizer said its COVID-19 booster dose may protect against the new omicron variant, but the initial two doses appear significantly less effective.

Gov. Carney urges vaccination amid rise in COVID cases

Delaware Governor John Carney revived his public COVID briefing Tuesday to urge residents of The First State to get their vaccine and booster shots as cases rise.

NYC announces new vaccine mandate for all private sector employers

Beginning Dec. 27, all private-sector employers in New York City must require that their employees be fully vaccinated for the coronavirus, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio.

Belgian zoo's 2 hippos test positive for COVID-19

A Belgian zoo says that a pair of hippopotamuses in its care have been placed in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19.

New Jersey omicron case confirmed; out-of-state resident in isolation

A woman who lives in Georgia tested positive for COVID-19 while visiting New Jersey. Gene sequencing confirms she has the omicron variant of the coronavirus.

First 3 cases of Omicron variant identified in Maryland, Gov. Hogan confirms

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced on Friday that state health officials have confirmed the first three cases of the COVID-19 Omicron variant in the state.

Israel health officials confirm 7 omicron COVID-19 cases, 27 others suspected

Israel's Health Ministry says it has confirmed seven cases of the new omicron variant of the coronavirus, stoking fears of a pending surge in infections.