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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
New Jersey police officers help woman in need with bus fare
New Jersey police officers are being hailed for going above and beyond to help a woman in need.
New Jersey police officers are being hailed for going above and beyond to help a woman in need.
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.
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.
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.
JBS USA, Pilgrim’s offer free meat for a year in COVID-19 vaccine sweepstakes
Two meat companies are offering free beef, pork and chicken for a year to 50 families who get the COVID-19 vaccine at one of the companies’ sponsored clinics.
Two meat companies are offering free beef, pork and chicken for a year to 50 families who get the COVID-19 vaccine at one of the companies’ sponsored clinics.
New Jersey residents flock outside as vaccine earns free state parks
As New Jersey residents prepare to head outdoors for the Fourth of July, the state's parks are already seeing an explosion in popularity, with more than 100,000 people signing up for annual park passes as part of New Jersey's COVID-19 vaccine incentive.
As New Jersey residents prepare to head outdoors for the Fourth of July, the state's parks are already seeing an explosion in popularity, with more than 100,000 people signing up for annual park passes as part of New Jersey's COVID-19 vaccine incentive.
Man believed to have longest coronavirus infection had virus for 300 days
A man in England is believed to have had COVID-19 for about 300 days, the longest recorded so far, according to medical papers.
A man in England is believed to have had COVID-19 for about 300 days, the longest recorded so far, according to medical papers.
COVID-19 delta variant reported after outdoor Euro 2020 match, health officials say
Danish health officials say at least seven people have tested positive for the coronavirus after attending European Championship soccer games in Copenhagen.
Danish health officials say at least seven people have tested positive for the coronavirus after attending European Championship soccer games in Copenhagen.
US COVID-19 deaths: Most who died recently were unvaccinated, data shows
Nearly all COVID-19 deaths in the United States now are in people who weren’t vaccinated, a staggering demonstration of how effective the vaccines have been and an indication that daily deaths — now down to under 300 — could be practically zero if everyone eligible got the shots.
Nearly all COVID-19 deaths in the United States now are in people who weren’t vaccinated, a staggering demonstration of how effective the vaccines have been and an indication that daily deaths — now down to under 300 — could be practically zero if everyone eligible got the shots.
Bensalem EMS uses only self-cleaning specialized ambulance in county
Bensalem EMS workers are using an ambulance that cleans and sanitizes itself to save time when responding to calls and keep them safe from infectious diseases. This vehicle is the only "highly infectious disease ambulance" in the entire county.
Bensalem EMS workers are using an ambulance that cleans and sanitizes itself to save time when responding to calls and keep them safe from infectious diseases. This vehicle is the only "highly infectious disease ambulance" in the entire county.