Omicron infections 'just raging around the world,' Fauci says
The prospect of a winter chilled by a wave of infections is a severe reversal from the optimism projected by Biden months ago when he suggested the country would be back to normal by Christmas.
The prospect of a winter chilled by a wave of infections is a severe reversal from the optimism projected by Biden months ago when he suggested the country would be back to normal by Christmas.
Omicron variant may hinder 2 leading drugs against COVID-19
The rapidly-spreading omicron variant may soon leave U.S. doctors without two of the standard treatments they’ve used to fight COVID-19.
The rapidly-spreading omicron variant may soon leave U.S. doctors without two of the standard treatments they’ve used to fight COVID-19.
Omicron forces wave of closures nationwide as Biden warns winter of 'death' encroaching
As the omicron variant of the coronavirus is poised to become the new leading variant in the United States, many schools and businesses are closing their doors over what President Biden is predicting to be a winter of "severe illness and death."
As the omicron variant of the coronavirus is poised to become the new leading variant in the United States, many schools and businesses are closing their doors over what President Biden is predicting to be a winter of "severe illness and death."
Netherlands lockdown: Omicron spread prompts closures for nearly 1 month
The Netherlands lockdown began Sunday, with all non-essential stores, bars and restaurants closing until Jan. 14.
The Netherlands lockdown began Sunday, with all non-essential stores, bars and restaurants closing until Jan. 14.
Omicron may become the dominant strain of coronavirus
Public health officials believe Omicron will soon become the dominant strain of coronavirus, which is unsettling news so close to Christmas.
Public health officials believe Omicron will soon become the dominant strain of coronavirus, which is unsettling news so close to Christmas.
Omicron variant detected in 89 countries; WHO says cases rapidly doubling
WHO said on Saturday that omicron’s “substantial growth advantage” over the delta variant means it's likely to soon overtake delta as the dominant variant.
WHO said on Saturday that omicron’s “substantial growth advantage” over the delta variant means it's likely to soon overtake delta as the dominant variant.
Court allows Biden's COVID-19 employer vaccine mandate to take effect
A federal appeals court panel has ruled that President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate for larger private employers can take effect.
A federal appeals court panel has ruled that President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate for larger private employers can take effect.
NY single-day record for COVID cases
21,027 New Yorkers have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, the highest number since January 14.
21,027 New Yorkers have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, the highest number since January 14.
COVID-19 attacks fat tissue, may increase risk of severe disease, study finds
A recent study found how COVID-19 can elicit a harmful inflammatory response in patients with obesity by storing in fat tissue cells.
A recent study found how COVID-19 can elicit a harmful inflammatory response in patients with obesity by storing in fat tissue cells.
21 heartwarming, feel-good things that happened in 2021
From small acts of kindness to awe-inspiring events, there were a lot of feel-good moments in 2021.
From small acts of kindness to awe-inspiring events, there were a lot of feel-good moments in 2021.
Eagles-Washington game moved to Tuesday at 7 p.m. amid NFL COVID issues
The Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Football Team will now play on Tuesday as the NFL has moved multiple games in response to dozens of COVID-19 cases across the league.
The Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Football Team will now play on Tuesday as the NFL has moved multiple games in response to dozens of COVID-19 cases across the league.
NFL reschedules several games this weekend amid COVID-19 outbreak
The COVID-19 outbreak ravaging the sports world has led the NFL to reschedule several of this weekend’s games.
The COVID-19 outbreak ravaging the sports world has led the NFL to reschedule several of this weekend’s games.
France: 5th wave is here, New Year's concerts and fireworks banned
“The fifth wave is here and it is here in full force,” Prime Minister Jean Castex told a news conference, adding that the fast-spreading omicron variant is expected to dominate infections in France at the start of January.
“The fifth wave is here and it is here in full force,” Prime Minister Jean Castex told a news conference, adding that the fast-spreading omicron variant is expected to dominate infections in France at the start of January.
Pfizer testing third COVID-19 vaccine dose for kids under 5
Pfizer said its special low-dose COVID-19 vaccine didn’t have as strong an immune response as expected in 2- to 4-year-olds, and it’s now testing three doses.
Pfizer said its special low-dose COVID-19 vaccine didn’t have as strong an immune response as expected in 2- to 4-year-olds, and it’s now testing three doses.
New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton tests positive for COVID-19, will miss Sunday's game against Bucs
New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton will miss Sunday night's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after testing positive for COVID-19.
New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton will miss Sunday night's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after testing positive for COVID-19.
Smart Health Cards: Could it become an alternative to vaccine passports?
SmartHealth Cards have been adopted by over 20 states and it’s considered by some as a trusted source for people to access and verify their vaccine status.
SmartHealth Cards have been adopted by over 20 states and it’s considered by some as a trusted source for people to access and verify their vaccine status.
Olney Charter High School senior dies following battle with COVID-19
Alayna Thach, a 17-year-old senior at Olney Charter High School, passed away this week following a battle with COVID-19. A GoFundMe has been created to help with funeral costs.
Alayna Thach, a 17-year-old senior at Olney Charter High School, passed away this week following a battle with COVID-19. A GoFundMe has been created to help with funeral costs.
Study: Omicron variant is 'markedly resistant' to vaccine, booster shot
According to the study, existing antibody therapies like monoclonal antibody cocktails are largely ineffective against omicron, along with natural antibodies from previous infections.
According to the study, existing antibody therapies like monoclonal antibody cocktails are largely ineffective against omicron, along with natural antibodies from previous infections.
CDC panel recommends Pfizer or Moderna vaccine over J&J single-shot jab
U.S. health advisers are recommending that most Americans get the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines instead of the Johnson & Johnson shot. Dr. Mike reacts to the recommendation and discusses more health headlines.
U.S. health advisers are recommending that most Americans get the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines instead of the Johnson & Johnson shot. Dr. Mike reacts to the recommendation and discusses more health headlines.
Flyers, Canadians play at empty Bell Centre amid COVID-19 surge
The Montreal Canadiens and Philadelphia Flyers played in an empty Bell Centre on Thursday night because of a spiraling rise of COVID-19 cases.
The Montreal Canadiens and Philadelphia Flyers played in an empty Bell Centre on Thursday night because of a spiraling rise of COVID-19 cases.