Ellume facing class action complaint over recalled COVID-19 at-home test kits

The complaint alleges Ellume hasn’t refunded customers who bought their COVID-19 at-home test kits that were later recalled for higher-than-acceptable false-positive test results.

10 largest US cities see population changes in COVID’s 1st full year, data shows

In the first full year of COVID-19, 10 major cities including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago experienced the greatest population losses in the nation, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

Airline CEOs, travel groups urge White House to lift mask rules on flights

The CEOs of Delta, American and United Airlines, and others are urging the White House to end a federal mask mandate on airplanes, along with international pre-departure testing requirements.

COVID-19 orders lifted for Austin-Travis County

The City of Austin and Travis County have lifted all COVID-19 emergency rules and orders, effective immediately.

Moderna says its low-dose COVID shots work for kids under 6; will seek federal approval

Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine works in babies, toddlers and preschoolers the company announced Wednesday -- and if regulators agree it could mean a chance to finally start vaccinating the littlest kids by summer.

Jen Psaki, White House press secretary, tests positive for COVID-19

Psaki said she recently had two socially-distant meetings with President Joe Biden, but he is not considered a "close contact" and has tested negative.

Moderna seeks FDA authorization for 4th dose of COVID shot

Drugmaker Moderna asked the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday to authorize a fourth shot of its COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose for all adults.

Free COVID-19 vaccine clinics being held Mar. 18-21 around Travis County

Clinics are open to all eligible individuals without registration or appointment and require neither identification nor insurance. All vaccinations are free.

Pfizer COVID antiviral: Dozens of companies to start making pill

Nearly three dozen companies in Asia, the Caribbean, the Middle East and Eastern Europe will soon start making either generic versions of Pfizer's coronavirus pill or the raw ingredients. This deal will make the antiviral nirmatrelvir, or Paxlovoid, available to more than half of the world's population.

London’s Heathrow Airport drops indoor mask mandate

“The removal of the mandatory requirement reflects society’s move towards learning to live with COVID longer term,” airport officials said in a statement.

COVID exposure cancels Theranos exec Sunny Balwani opening statements

Less than an hour after Theranos executive Sunny Balwani walked into a San Jose federal courthouse on Wednesday, a judge canceled opening statements because someone on the jury was exposed to someone with COVID.