Carnival Cruise Line removes pre-cruise testing for vaccinated guests, unvaccinated guests welcome to sail

In a release Friday, the cruise line said they're making it easier for more guests to sail with simplified vaccination and testing guidelines, including no testing for vaccinated guests on sailings less than 16 nights, and eliminating the exemption requests process for unvaccinated guests.

CDC drops quarantine, screening recommendations for COVID-19

The nation's top public health agency on Thursday relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.

North Texas mom goes home after 370 days in the hospital with COVID-19

Jazmin Kirkland is looking forward to being back at home to simply watch her 2, 7, and 10-year-olds grow and play. She has spent the past year hospitalized because of COVID-19.

New report highlights impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on Philadelphia's youth

A new report by a non-profit organization uncovered some of the disturbing impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on children in Philadelphia. 

Biden tests positive in 'rebound' COVID case for 2nd day in a row

He's tested positive for COVID-19 for the second straight day, in what appears to be a rare case of “rebound” following treatment with an anti-viral drug.

Biden tests positive for COVID-19 again in 'rebound' case, doctor says

White House physician Dr. Kevin O’Connor said in a letter that Biden "has experienced no reemergence of symptoms, and continues to feel quite well."

Biden improves 'significantly' after getting BA.5 COVID variant

Officials emphasized that Biden's symptoms are mild because he received four vaccine doses and started taking the antiviral drug Paxlovid after becoming infected.

N.J. officer tours landmark that gave him inspiration during COVID battle
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A Manchester Township police officer with near deadly case of COVID, tours the Philadelphia landmark that gave him inspiration to battle on during his illness.

COVID Variant Myths: Debunking misconceptions about new coronavirus variants such as "BA.5" or "Ninja"

America may want the coronavirus pandemic to be over, but new numbers show the infection is far from done with us, thanks in part to new variants BA.5, otherwise known as "ninja" variant. But, what exactly do we know about them?

White House updates response plan for infectious COVID variants; pushes boosters

“If you’re over 50 and you haven’t gotten the shot this year, you should go get a shot," said White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha. "It’s going to save your life.”

NYC COVID: Health department urges use of masks in public places and in crowds outdoors

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is recommending all New Yorkers wear masks in certain settings, again, in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19.

COVID-19 omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 could be ‘worst’ so far, doctors say

Subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 are more transmissible, and early evidence shows both are capable of evading immune responses from previous infection as well as current COVID-19 vaccines.

Beijing mandates COVID vaccines to enter some public spaces

The Chinese capital has issued a mandate requiring people to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination before they can enter some public spaces including gyms, museums and libraries, drawing concern from city residents.