Biden tightens COVID-19 vaccine mandate on federal workers, contractors
Weeks after mandating federal workers get a shot or face rigorous testing and masking protocols, President Joe Biden will sign a new executive order to require vaccination for employees of the executive branch and contractors that do business with the federal government.
Weeks after mandating federal workers get a shot or face rigorous testing and masking protocols, President Joe Biden will sign a new executive order to require vaccination for employees of the executive branch and contractors that do business with the federal government.
Fall allergies will be in 'full force' this year, experts say
According to meteorologists, fall allergies are often triggered by ragweed and the presence of mold.
According to meteorologists, fall allergies are often triggered by ragweed and the presence of mold.
Long COVID-19: Can children suffer long-term symptoms after infection?
Estimates vary on how often these “long COVID” symptoms occur in kids.
Estimates vary on how often these “long COVID” symptoms occur in kids.
Microsoft return to U.S. offices delayed indefinitely
Microsoft told employees Thursday that it has indefinitely delayed their return to U.S. offices until it’s safer to do so.
Microsoft told employees Thursday that it has indefinitely delayed their return to U.S. offices until it’s safer to do so.
Wave of COVID-19 infections in Philadelphia could be nearing its peak, health commissioner says
Philadelphia Acting Health Commissioner Cheryl Bettigole on Thursday said there is data to suggest that the city's wave of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations is approaching its peak.
Philadelphia Acting Health Commissioner Cheryl Bettigole on Thursday said there is data to suggest that the city's wave of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations is approaching its peak.
US COVID-19 deaths surpass 650,000 as delta variant fuels pandemic
The U.S. COVID-19 death toll reached 650,000 this week as the nation faces the delta variant fueling hospitalizations, many of whom are unvaccinated.
The U.S. COVID-19 death toll reached 650,000 this week as the nation faces the delta variant fueling hospitalizations, many of whom are unvaccinated.
Bucks County requiring all county workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or find new work
Bucks County is requiring all county employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or seek new employment.
Bucks County is requiring all county employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or seek new employment.
COVID-19 deaths among first responders continue to increase
Despite the deaths, police officers and other first responders are among those most hesitant to get the vaccine.
Despite the deaths, police officers and other first responders are among those most hesitant to get the vaccine.
More than 200 medical journals warn climate change is ‘greatest threat to global health’
Several accredited medical journals rallied together to warn leaders around the world that climate change is the “greatest threat to global health.”
Several accredited medical journals rallied together to warn leaders around the world that climate change is the “greatest threat to global health.”
Idaho hospitals rationing care as COVID-19 patients line halls
Idaho’s move to crisis standards of care this week is allowing some hospitals to ration health care amid an onslaught of coronavirus patients and officials are warning the the rationing could spread to hospitals statewide.
Idaho’s move to crisis standards of care this week is allowing some hospitals to ration health care amid an onslaught of coronavirus patients and officials are warning the the rationing could spread to hospitals statewide.
Bucks County requiring all county employees to be vaccinated against COVID
Bucks County now has a vaccine mandate for all county employees
Bucks County now has a vaccine mandate for all county employees
'COVID hit me really hard', Boxer Oscar De La Hoya released from hospital
He spent three days in the hospital after contracting the virus, despite being fully vaccinated.
He spent three days in the hospital after contracting the virus, despite being fully vaccinated.
More than 1 in 4 new COVID-19 cases are now in children, report says
A new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics says more one in four coronavirus cases are among children — the highest ratio since the pandemic began.
A new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics says more one in four coronavirus cases are among children — the highest ratio since the pandemic began.
Study: Delta’s pre-flight COVID-19 tests significantly decrease risk of infection
According to the study, the risk of infection after all passengers tested negative 72 hours in advance of the flight was less than 0.1 percent.
According to the study, the risk of infection after all passengers tested negative 72 hours in advance of the flight was less than 0.1 percent.
COVID-19 boosters: WHO chief urges countries halt extra shots for rest of 2021
The WHO chief has again called on countries with a large supply of vaccines to refrain from offering COVID-19 booster shots through the end of 2021.
The WHO chief has again called on countries with a large supply of vaccines to refrain from offering COVID-19 booster shots through the end of 2021.
Vaccination after COVID-19 infection gives 'hybrid' immunity to some, studies suggest
Some who have been infected with COVID-19 and later received a vaccine may develop a powerful “hybrid” immunity to the virus, research suggests.
Some who have been infected with COVID-19 and later received a vaccine may develop a powerful “hybrid” immunity to the virus, research suggests.
75% of US adults have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, CDC says
Three-quarters of U.S. adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the CDC said this week.
Three-quarters of U.S. adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the CDC said this week.
COVID-19's mu variant: What you need to know
The mu variant has been detected in 49 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
The mu variant has been detected in 49 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
RSV cases on the rise as COVID-19 restrictions ease, NIH says
NIH says respiratory syncytial virus is usually more common in the fall, winter and spring. But infections increased over the summer as states eased up COVID-19 restrictions.
NIH says respiratory syncytial virus is usually more common in the fall, winter and spring. But infections increased over the summer as states eased up COVID-19 restrictions.
Idaho hospitals rationing health care amid COVID-19 surge
The move came as the state's confirmed coronavirus cases skyrocketed in recent weeks. Idaho has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the U.S.
The move came as the state's confirmed coronavirus cases skyrocketed in recent weeks. Idaho has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the U.S.