COVID-19 infected deer could act as ‘reservoirs’ for virus, study suggests
Penn State veterinarians found an explosive number of COVID-19 cases in deer, leaving them to wonder if humans can contract the virus from the animals.
Penn State veterinarians found an explosive number of COVID-19 cases in deer, leaving them to wonder if humans can contract the virus from the animals.
Department of Labor raises federal contract workers’ minimum wage to $15 an hour
The U.S. Department of Labor announced on Monday an increase of the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour for federal contractors, giving a pay bump to hundreds of thousands of workers.
The U.S. Department of Labor announced on Monday an increase of the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour for federal contractors, giving a pay bump to hundreds of thousands of workers.
Harris to announce $1.5B investment to fight health care worker shortage
The money, which includes funds from the American Rescue Plan and other sources, will support more than 22,700 providers, marking the largest number of providers enrolled in these programs in history, according to the White House.
The money, which includes funds from the American Rescue Plan and other sources, will support more than 22,700 providers, marking the largest number of providers enrolled in these programs in history, according to the White House.
Austria's nationwide lockdown begins, with COVID-19 vaccine mandate looming
The new lockdown measures kicked in Monday a day after many Austrians hurriedly enjoyed a last day out at coffeehouses and Christmas markets across the country.
The new lockdown measures kicked in Monday a day after many Austrians hurriedly enjoyed a last day out at coffeehouses and Christmas markets across the country.
Mask-wearing cuts new COVID-19 cases by 53%, global studies suggest
A team reviewed the results of several studies worldwide and said findings suggest that mask-wearing was found to reduce new COVID-19 cases by more than half.
A team reviewed the results of several studies worldwide and said findings suggest that mask-wearing was found to reduce new COVID-19 cases by more than half.
Pregnant women with COVID-19 face increased risk of stillbirths
Pregnant women with COVID-19 face increased chances for stillbirths compared with uninfected women.
Pregnant women with COVID-19 face increased chances for stillbirths compared with uninfected women.
The best holidays are COVID-free: How to celebrate safely
One of the best ways to minimize the risk of COVID-19 is to make sure all eligible household members are fully vaccinated.
One of the best ways to minimize the risk of COVID-19 is to make sure all eligible household members are fully vaccinated.
House passes Biden’s social spending, climate bill, sending measure to Senate
A sharply divided House has approved the Democrats’ sweeping social and environment bill, a big victory for President Joe Biden.
A sharply divided House has approved the Democrats’ sweeping social and environment bill, a big victory for President Joe Biden.
Fauci worried about uptick in COVID-19 hospitalization among fully vaccinated
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases says he's concerned over the uptick in hospitalizations among people fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases says he's concerned over the uptick in hospitalizations among people fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
APH, Travis County host free COVID-19 vaccine clinics Nov. 19-22
Clinics are open to all eligible individuals without registration or appointment and require neither identification nor insurance. All vaccinations are free.
Clinics are open to all eligible individuals without registration or appointment and require neither identification nor insurance. All vaccinations are free.
Fauci: COVID-19 not yet endemic, US still doesn’t have ‘control’ over virus
Speaking at a White House press briefing on Wednesday, Dr. Anthony Fauci said COVID-19 is far from being an endemic illness, but said continued vaccination efforts could eventually bring the coronavirus under control.
Speaking at a White House press briefing on Wednesday, Dr. Anthony Fauci said COVID-19 is far from being an endemic illness, but said continued vaccination efforts could eventually bring the coronavirus under control.
Germany implements new COVID-19 measures amid coronavirus surge
Germany has approved new measures to rein in record coronavirus infections as Chancellor Angela Merkel has called the pandemic situation in the country “really worrying” and demanded “consequent action” to contain the spread of the virus.
Germany has approved new measures to rein in record coronavirus infections as Chancellor Angela Merkel has called the pandemic situation in the country “really worrying” and demanded “consequent action” to contain the spread of the virus.
How COVID-19 is impacting rural households' access to health care
Monica Hobbs Vinluan with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) joisn Dave Froehlich to talk about a new study on rural households and their access to health care.
Monica Hobbs Vinluan with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) joisn Dave Froehlich to talk about a new study on rural households and their access to health care.
Paxlovid: US buys millions of Pfizer’s antiviral COVID-19 pills
The White House announced Friday that it has purchased 10 million treatment courses of Pfizer's investigational COVID-19 oral antiviral candidate Paxlovid.
The White House announced Friday that it has purchased 10 million treatment courses of Pfizer's investigational COVID-19 oral antiviral candidate Paxlovid.
Houston doctor accused of spreading dangerous misinformation by Houston Methodist Hospital fires back
“I have people calling me the sister of the devil and misconstruing my intentions, so I want to set the record straight.”
“I have people calling me the sister of the devil and misconstruing my intentions, so I want to set the record straight.”
Travis County inviting nonprofits, faith-based orgs to Vaccine Partner program
The county says this program is designed to financially support community organizations hosting COVID-19 vaccine events to reach communities with lower vaccination rates.
The county says this program is designed to financially support community organizations hosting COVID-19 vaccine events to reach communities with lower vaccination rates.
Michigan, Minnesota report COVID-19 surge not seen in months
Hospitals in Michigan and Minnesota are reporting a wave of COVID-19 patients not seen in months. Beds are filling with unvaccinated people, and health care providers are warning that staff are being worn down by yet another surge.
Hospitals in Michigan and Minnesota are reporting a wave of COVID-19 patients not seen in months. Beds are filling with unvaccinated people, and health care providers are warning that staff are being worn down by yet another surge.
CDC panel set to discuss expanding COVID-19 vaccine booster eligibility Friday
An influential U.S. advisory panel will discuss expanding eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to all adults Friday, a move that could make the shots available as early as this weekend.
An influential U.S. advisory panel will discuss expanding eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to all adults Friday, a move that could make the shots available as early as this weekend.
Texas sues Biden administration over vaccination mandates
The state has also challenged the federal government’s vaccination mandates for big businesses and federal contractors.
The state has also challenged the federal government’s vaccination mandates for big businesses and federal contractors.
Pfizer signs deal to let other companies make its COVID-19 pill
Pfizer has signed a deal with a U.N.-backed group to allow other manufacturers to make its experimental COVID-19 pill in an effort to expand access.
Pfizer has signed a deal with a U.N.-backed group to allow other manufacturers to make its experimental COVID-19 pill in an effort to expand access.