Amazon, Wells Fargo among companies delaying return-to-office plans
Several major companies — including Amazon, Wells Fargo, Google and Apple — are delaying return-to-office dates, citing a surge in COVID-19 cases driven by the delta variant.
Yelp feature allows users to find businesses requiring COVID-19 vaccination
The company announced two free features for businesses — “proof of vaccination required” and “all staff fully vaccinated” — to help consumers understand how a business is currently operating amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Austin-Travis County returns to Stage 5 COVID-19 guidelines
A renewed effort to hire additional caregivers is underway. The health authority is considering opening overflow care facilities, but having staff will factor into that.
California mandates vaccines for all health care workers by Sept. 30
California Department of Public Health announced all workers in health care settings must be fully vaccinated or receive their second dose by September 30, 2021.
CVS Health scales back locations offering J&J COVID-19 vaccine
CVS Health says it has decreased the number of locations offering the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine from more than 9,400 to 1,000 as a means to “manage our vaccine supply.”
Jennifer Aniston says she cut anti-vaxxers out of her life
“Friends” star Jennifer Aniston used quarantine to reflect on herself and clean out the negativity in her life, including anti-vaxxers, she said in a recent interview.
Moderna says delta variant will lead to more breakthrough cases among vaccinated
Moderna said it believes the delta variant’s spread combined with people indoors as it gets colder will lead to an increase in breakthrough COVID-19 cases.
COVID-19 Delta variant and kids: Protecting children who aren’t old enough to get vaccinated
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges everyone who can -- to get vaccinated. But what about children who aren’t yet eligible? Here's what we know.
Moderna: Vaccine 93% effective up to 6 months but booster likely needed before winter
Moderna said its vaccine remained 93% effective 6 months after the second dose but believes a booster shot will “likely be necessary” going into winter.
State doctors calling on unvaccinated Texans to get the shot
State doctors are saying the upward trend in COVID-19 cases in Texas is driven by the Delta variant.
Vaccinated people half as likely to be infected with COVID-19, new study says
The 37-page study showed participants who reported being vaccinated were at substantially reduced risk of testing positive for COVID-19 compared with those who reported not being vaccinated.
Secretary of Defense Austin to announce mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy for all active duty military
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is expected Friday to announce a mandatory vaccine policy for all active-duty forces in the U.S. military.
Local mask mandates pop up in defiance of Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order banning COVID-19 restrictions
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is the most recent official to defy the governor’s order. He announced Monday that the city’s nearly 22,000 city employees will be required to mask up inside city buildings where social distancing is not doable.
COVID-19 vaccine mandate planned for foreign travelers to US
The Biden administration is taking the first steps toward requiring nearly all foreign visitors to the U.S. to be vaccinated for the coronavirus, a White House official says.
COVID-19 lambda variant: What to know about the coronavirus strain
WHO officials have described the lambda variant as a “variant of interest,” but researchers say more studies are needed to understand its potential impact.
New COVID-19 cases in US surpassed 100K for past 2 days
On Aug. 3, the U.S. recorded 127,976 new daily cases and on Aug. 4, the country counted 106,557 new daily COVID-19 cases.
COVID-19 booster shots: WHO calls for moratorium until end of September
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the appeal mostly to wealthier countries that have far outpaced the developing world in numbers of vaccinations.
COVID-19 lung X-rays show difference between vaccinated, unvaccinated patients
A hospital shared lung X-rays of vaccinated and unvaccinated COVID-19 patients in an effort to show the vaccine’s effectiveness at preventing severe illness.
COVID-19: What to know about symptoms, the delta variant and vaccines
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and vaccine rates are all increasing amid the spread of the delta variant. Here are some answers to common questions about the variant and the vaccines.
Offspring drummer Pete Parada booted from tour for not getting COVID-19 vaccine
Offspring drummer Pete Parada announced Tuesday he would not be touring with the band because he will not be taking a COVID-19 vaccine.