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There have been about a dozen bigger outbreaks in the last month, accounting for about a third of the 167 inmate coronavirus deaths. Corrections officials said active cases peaked Dec. 20 at 10,721 systemwide.

The technology would allow individuals to obtain a copy of their immunization records through a digital wallet of their choice, such as Apple Wallet or Google Pay, while those without smartphones would receive paper printed with QR codes containing verifiable credentials.

The actor's spokesman told Fox News Thursday that Diamond is facing a "severe" diagnosis, though could not yet confirm the stage.

During his announcement of the “American Rescue Plan,” President-elect Joe Biden pushed for the minimum wage in the United States to be raised to at least $15 an hour.

Delta Air Lines has put 880 people on its no-fly list in the wake of lawmakers being harassed on flights over the U.S. election and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

A new report shows that cases in children and young adults have increased since summer 2020 with trends among younger age groups paralleling those among adults.

The rapid expansion of COVID-19 vaccinations to senior citizens across the U.S. has led to bottlenecks, system crashes and hard feelings in many states because of overwhelming demand for the shots.

Dollar General is one of the first major companies to announce extra pay for workers who get vaccinated.

Gut bacteria may impact the severity of COVID-19, as well as the body’s immune response to the virus, a new study suggests. Imbalances in type and volume of bacteria may also be tied to “long-haul” COVID.

Manhattan Congressman Adriano Espaillat has tested positive for the coronavirus, he announced on Thursday.

On Monday, Biden maintained that getting money into the hands of Americans is a top priority when he takes office.

If Disneyland can do it, so can Disney World.

While the U.S. rolls out vaccines for the deadly coronavirus, the pandemic’s toll mounted as the country recorded a new single-day record of 4,327 deaths on Tuesday.

Researchers have discovered a new variant of the SARS-Cov-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in a patient in Ohio.

In a blog post published Tuesday, Yelp announced it will prompt users to say whether or not they observed restaurant staff wearing masks and observing social distancing.

Many California jobseekers are confused about withholding taxes on their unemployment checks, and many more report that they simply can’t afford to put aside any money when they don’t have enough to begin with.

A baby from upstate New York who has suffered coronavirus and liver disease in his first year of life has undergone a successful liver transplant.

After a small Christmas morning gathering left four members of a Metro-Atlanta family infected with the coronavirus, Chris Kouns hopes sharing his father's story will give Philip Kouns one final chance to do what he loved most: help other people.