Global COVID-19 death toll passes 4 million people

The global death toll from the novel coronavirus has surpassed a staggering 4 million people, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.

NYC salutes pandemic essential workers with Hometown Heroes Parade

Thousands marched along the street and waved from floats moving up the Canyon of Heroes on Wednesday as New York City honored all pandemic essential workers with the ‘Hometown Heroes Parade.’

Patio furniture shortage tells US economic tale

It’s almost the mirror opposite of the recovery from the Great Recession of 2007-2009, which was marred by slow growth but also the near-instant delivery of almost every imaginable product.

Amid delta variant rise, Biden outlines latest plan to increase COVID-19 vaccinations

President Joe Biden said his administration will increase efforts to deliver vaccines into communities as the COVID-19 delta variant cases continue to rise in several states.

First Lady Jill Biden visits Philadelphia to celebrate July 4th, applaud city's vaccine effort

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden addressed a large crowd gathered outside Independence Hall on Sunday to celebrate the Fourth of July and applaud Philadelphia's successful vaccine rollout. 

Fauci: 99.2% of US COVID-19 deaths involved unvaccinated people

Dr. Anthony Fauci continued his push for Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine as many deaths are attributed to unvaccinated people.

Las Vegas is bouncing back, but the virus is on the rise too

Fifteen months after the pandemic transformed Las Vegas from flamboyant spectacle to ghost town, Sin City is back.

WHO warns of ‘very dangerous period’ fueled by delta variant

The World Health Organization is warning of new wave of coronavirus cases sweeping across the globe, driven by the highly infectious delta variant.

Delta variant: J&J vaccine provides ‘strong’ protection, preliminary study says

Johnson & Johnson announced its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine provides “strong” protection against the delta variant and that their shot’s immune response lasts at least eight months.

Delta variant: ‘Surge response’ teams to deploy to US hot spots, White House says

The White House announced on Thursday “surge response” teams are ready to deploy more vaccinations, therapeutics and further assistance to delta variant hot spots in the U.S.

Gov. Wolf vetoes ban on governmental, college 'vaccine passports'

A Republican-crafted bill to ban so-called COVID-19 “vaccine passports” in some cases and to restrict the health secretary's actions during health emergencies was vetoed Thursday by Pennsylvania's Democratic governor.

The next COVID casualty: Your cup of coffee?

The pandemic has reduced mitigation of a fungus destroying coffee crops across Latin and Central America, along with limiting the movement of migrant workers who harvest coffee.

Moderna: Blood samples show vaccine effective against delta variant

According to Moderna, its coronavirus vaccine is effective against emerging variants including the highly contagious delta variant — a hopeful sign as the virus continues to evolve.

Vaccines helping US gain 'independence' from COVID-19, experts say

As the U.S. marks the Fourth of July holiday, experts say Americans have much to celebrate in the fight against the coronavirus.

As delta variant rises, CDC director weighs in on wearing masks

Countries around the world are bringing back restrictions as the delta variant rises. Some counties in the U.S. are as well, and WHO has urged even vaccinated individuals to keep wearing masks. Here’s how the CDC is weighing in now.

Kim Jong Un berates N. Korean officials for 'crucial' COVID-19 lapse

Kim Jong Un berated top North Korean officials for failures in COVID-19 prevention. But so far, the country has claimed to have had no infections.

CDC eviction moratorium left in place by Supreme Court

The court on Tuesday rejected a plea by landlords to end the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moratorium on evicting millions of tenants who aren't paying rent during the coronavirus pandemic.

Pennsylvania lifting universal masking order on June 28

Pennsylvania's universal masking order will officially be lifted Monday morning, officials announced on Friday. Nearly 60% of the state's adult population are now fully vaccinated.

As delta variant rises globally, US targeting younger adults for vaccines

Several countries are reinstating safety measures as the delta variant continues to spread. And in the U.S., the Biden administration is now targeting a group dubbed “the movable middle” to get vaccinated.