New study finds potential benefits in mixing and matching COVID booster shots

Mixing and matching booster shots may give better protection against COVID-19, according to a new government-funded study published Wednesday.

Man indicted for allegedly threatening doctor who advocated for COVID-19 vaccines

A Texas man faces up to five years in prison after he allegedly sent violent text messages to a Maryland doctor who advocated for the COVID-19 vaccine.

Companies hard-pressed for holiday staff despite millions of job openings

Companies that typically hire thousands of seasonal workers are heading into the holidays during one of the tightest job markets in decades, making it unlikely they’ll find all the workers they need.

Americans quit jobs at highest rate on record in August, Labor Department says

One reason America’s employers are having trouble filling jobs was starkly illustrated in a report Tuesday: Americans are quitting in droves.

Merck's COVID-19 pill: Will it be a gamechanger for the coronavirus pandemic?

Drugmaker Merck has officially asked the FDA to authorize its pill for COVID-19, saying it can reduce the risk of hospitalization. But, just how much of a gamechanger could it really be?

20% of UK’s critically ill COVID-19 patients are unvaccinated pregnant women

One in five of the most critically ill COVID-19 patients in the United Kingdom are unvaccinated pregnant women, according to the nation’s National Health Service.

Survey: 69% of hiring managers want to see COVID-19 vaccination status on resumes

Among the hiring managers surveyed, about a third said they would automatically eliminate resumes that did not disclose the candidate’s vaccine status.

Anti-vaccine chiropractors are rising source of spreading COVID-19 misinformation

An investigation by The Associated Press has found that a vocal group of chiropractors has become an influential force in stirring up anti-vaccine misinformation during the pandemic.

Workers fired for COVID-19 vaccine refusal may lose unemployment benefits

Businesses are increasingly adopting COVID-19 vaccine requirements for their employees, and those who are fired for not complying could become ineligible for unemployment benefits.

Merck seeks FDA authorization of antiviral COVID-19 pill

Merck asked the FDA to authorize its pill against COVID-19 in what would add an entirely new and easy-to-use weapon against the pandemic.

Fauci OKs trick-or-treating this Halloween

Dr. Anthony Fauci said families can feel safe trick-or-treating outdoors this Halloween as America's COVID-19 cases decline, especially for those who are vaccinated.

COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations rise among vaccinated in PA

The proportion of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations among vaccinated Pennsylvania residents has risen sharply over the past month, though the shot remains broadly protective.

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.

Pfizer seeks FDA authorization of COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11
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Pfizer and BioNTech on Thursday announced that they have formally submitted a request to U.S. regulators for emergency approval of their COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11.