COVID-19 cases soar in Czech Republic; new restrictions imposed
The Czech Republic has been hit by a steep rise in coronavirus infections that have reached levels unseen since late April. In response, the government will require everyone to wear face coverings at workplaces.
The Czech Republic has been hit by a steep rise in coronavirus infections that have reached levels unseen since late April. In response, the government will require everyone to wear face coverings at workplaces.
CDC to continue recommending masks in all schools, Walensky says
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said officials will “continue to recommend masks in all schools for all people in those schools.” The reason: time.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said officials will “continue to recommend masks in all schools for all people in those schools.” The reason: time.
Europe the lone region with rise in weekly COVID-19 cases, WHO says
Coronavirus cases have jumped in Europe for the third consecutive week with about 1.3 million new ones.
Coronavirus cases have jumped in Europe for the third consecutive week with about 1.3 million new ones.
California school district tells parents their children must eat lunch in the rain due to COVID
Amid outcry, the district decided to let kids eat a 15-minute lunch indoors if there is 'a heavy downpour'
Amid outcry, the district decided to let kids eat a 15-minute lunch indoors if there is 'a heavy downpour'
Southwest Airlines scraps plans to put unvaccinated employees on unpaid leave
Southwest still plans on granting 'valid' requests
Southwest still plans on granting 'valid' requests
Voters to consider $772M Leander ISD bond in November election
The $772.2 million bond includes projects such as new school construction, technology updates and aging school improvements.
The $772.2 million bond includes projects such as new school construction, technology updates and aging school improvements.
Austin ISD begins pooled testing at Ridgetop Elementary School
The new approach could allow Austin ISD to target campuses where students are testing positive more frequently and help slow the spread.
The new approach could allow Austin ISD to target campuses where students are testing positive more frequently and help slow the spread.
Austin ISD begins pooled testing at Ridgetop Elementary School
According to Austin ISD, pooled testing is a new method where students from the same class put their swabs into one testing vial.
According to Austin ISD, pooled testing is a new method where students from the same class put their swabs into one testing vial.
Advocacy group calls for one-time stimulus check for Social Security recipients
Advocates are calling for a one-time $1,400 stimulus check for older Americans, saying that an upcoming Social Security boost may not be enough — and could also do more harm than good.
Advocates are calling for a one-time $1,400 stimulus check for older Americans, saying that an upcoming Social Security boost may not be enough — and could also do more harm than good.
DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas tests positive for COVID-19
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday morning despite being fully vaccinated, according to a statement from DHS spokesperson Marsha Espinosa.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday morning despite being fully vaccinated, according to a statement from DHS spokesperson Marsha Espinosa.
COVID-19 boosters: US expected to authorize mix-and-match shots
The FDA is expected to authorize the mixing and matching of COVID-19 booster shots this week in an effort to provide flexibility, the AP reports.
The FDA is expected to authorize the mixing and matching of COVID-19 booster shots this week in an effort to provide flexibility, the AP reports.
Procter & Gamble combats inflation with price hikes in most categories
Procter & Gamble, like many other companies, has hiked prices on consumers in order to offset rising costs that have occurred due to supply-chain issues and a shortage of materials and labor coming out of the pandemic.
Procter & Gamble, like many other companies, has hiked prices on consumers in order to offset rising costs that have occurred due to supply-chain issues and a shortage of materials and labor coming out of the pandemic.
Federal government to ask for taxes on app transactions over $600
The IRS is cracking down on business owners who use apps like Venmo, Zelle and PayPal to conduct transactions, but do not pay taxes on the income. A new rule will allow the federal government to take a closer look at business transactions on these apps when they are more than $600.
The IRS is cracking down on business owners who use apps like Venmo, Zelle and PayPal to conduct transactions, but do not pay taxes on the income. A new rule will allow the federal government to take a closer look at business transactions on these apps when they are more than $600.
Older adults are more susceptible to severe breakthrough COVID-19, studies show
Health officials say older adults are more at risk for severe COVID-19 breakthrough cases due to underlying medical conditions and less robust immune systems.
Health officials say older adults are more at risk for severe COVID-19 breakthrough cases due to underlying medical conditions and less robust immune systems.
California becomes only U.S. state to improve to yellow 'moderate' COVID-19 transmission level
New numbers from the CDC show promising signs for California's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
New numbers from the CDC show promising signs for California's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
CDC: Unvaccinated 11 times more likely to die of COVID-19
The latest data from the CDC shows COVID-19 vaccines remained highly effective against hospitalization and death even as the extra-contagious delta variant swept the country.
The latest data from the CDC shows COVID-19 vaccines remained highly effective against hospitalization and death even as the extra-contagious delta variant swept the country.
Arkansas restaurant pays student employees to do homework during shift
A restaurant group in Arkansas is allowing student employees to do homework for an hour while on the clock, an initiative that is raising grades and also recruiting more employees amid the country’s labor shortage.
A restaurant group in Arkansas is allowing student employees to do homework for an hour while on the clock, an initiative that is raising grades and also recruiting more employees amid the country’s labor shortage.
Colin Powell's age, cancer left him vulnerable to COVID-19 despite vaccination
Despite getting vaccinated against COVID-19, Colin Powell remained vulnerable to the virus because of his advanced age and history of cancer.
Despite getting vaccinated against COVID-19, Colin Powell remained vulnerable to the virus because of his advanced age and history of cancer.
September was worst month for child COVID-19 infections, AAP says
The American Academy of Pediatrics also said the overall COVID-19 infection rate is 8,035 cases per 100,000 children in the population.
The American Academy of Pediatrics also said the overall COVID-19 infection rate is 8,035 cases per 100,000 children in the population.
Americans drank, smoked more in pandemic: study
The UCLA Fielding School of Public Health led the research.
The UCLA Fielding School of Public Health led the research.