Ohio hospital ordered to treat COVID-19 patient with ivermectin despite FDA warning
A judge has ordered West Chester Hospital to treat COVID-19 patient Jeffery Smith with an anti-parasitic drug despite opposition from U.S. health officials.
A judge has ordered West Chester Hospital to treat COVID-19 patient Jeffery Smith with an anti-parasitic drug despite opposition from U.S. health officials.
CDC sees ‘rapid increase’ of severe illnesses from ivermectin use for COVID-19
A new report shows a rise in severe illnesses as more people defiantly use an anti-parasitic drug to treat COVID-19 infections.
A new report shows a rise in severe illnesses as more people defiantly use an anti-parasitic drug to treat COVID-19 infections.
Trained counselors to assist UT Austin police with mental health calls
Similar initiatives have been rolled out in cities across the country, but UT Austin says it is one of the first universities to implement a program of this kind.
Similar initiatives have been rolled out in cities across the country, but UT Austin says it is one of the first universities to implement a program of this kind.
CDC adds Puerto Rico, Switzerland, others to 'very high' COVID-19 travel risk list
The CDC said Puerto Rico, Guam, St. Lucia and Switzerland are among the places travelers should avoid visiting due to rising COVID-19 cases.
The CDC said Puerto Rico, Guam, St. Lucia and Switzerland are among the places travelers should avoid visiting due to rising COVID-19 cases.
Funeral arrangements set for APD officer who died after COVID battle
Officer Randolph “Randy” Boyd died from complications as a result of contracting COVID-19. He will be remembered and honored on September 3.
Officer Randolph “Randy” Boyd died from complications as a result of contracting COVID-19. He will be remembered and honored on September 3.
'Do not work': Nike gives HQ office workers a full week off to 'destress'
Nike gave employees at its corporate office a full week off to “destress” in an effort to support its workers’ mental health.
Nike gave employees at its corporate office a full week off to “destress” in an effort to support its workers’ mental health.
Mayor Adler takes aim at “misinformation” during State of the City
Mayor Steve Adler addressed three key topics he says are impacted by misinformation: COVID-19, crime rates and homelessness.
Mayor Steve Adler addressed three key topics he says are impacted by misinformation: COVID-19, crime rates and homelessness.
Mayor Adler takes aim at ?misinformation? during State of the City
Mayor Steve Adler addressed three key topics he says are impacted by misinformation: COVID-19, crime rates and homelessness.
Mayor Steve Adler addressed three key topics he says are impacted by misinformation: COVID-19, crime rates and homelessness.
Austin firefighter passes away after battling COVID-19
Rodney "Rod" Kelley had been with the fire department for twenty years.
Rodney "Rod" Kelley had been with the fire department for twenty years.
Use of certain N95 masks should stop due to ‘serious’ quality concerns, FDA says
Certain N95 masks from Shanghai Dasheng should no longer be used by health care workers due to a failure to “implement, maintain, and control a quality management system,” the FDA said.
Certain N95 masks from Shanghai Dasheng should no longer be used by health care workers due to a failure to “implement, maintain, and control a quality management system,” the FDA said.
ACLU seeks to halt South Carolina law banning school districts from requiring face masks
Disability rights groups and parents of children with disabilities want an immediate halt to a South Carolina law banning school districts from requiring face masks.
Disability rights groups and parents of children with disabilities want an immediate halt to a South Carolina law banning school districts from requiring face masks.
4 largest Oklahoma City hospitals run out of COVID-19 ICU beds
Mercy, Integris, SSM Health and OU Health said they either have no intensive care bed space available or no space for COVID-19 patients.
Mercy, Integris, SSM Health and OU Health said they either have no intensive care bed space available or no space for COVID-19 patients.
Chicago judge reverses decision, will allow unvaccinated mom to see her son after all
Cook County Judge James Shapiro told Rebecca Firlit in early August she would not be allowed to see her 11-year-old son because she refuses to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Cook County Judge James Shapiro told Rebecca Firlit in early August she would not be allowed to see her 11-year-old son because she refuses to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
5 Republican-run states under federal investigation for banning masks in schools
The Education Department says it’s investigating five Republican-led states that have banned or limited mask requirements in schools, saying the policies could amount to discrimination against students with disabilities or health conditions.
The Education Department says it’s investigating five Republican-led states that have banned or limited mask requirements in schools, saying the policies could amount to discrimination against students with disabilities or health conditions.
FCC broadband discount program: More than 5M US households enrolled
Millions of households have enrolled in a discount program to receive broadband access, according to the FCC.
Millions of households have enrolled in a discount program to receive broadband access, according to the FCC.
CDC panel endorses full FDA approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
Following the approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a CDC advisory group voted on Monday to endorse the full authorization of the shot for Americans age 16 and older.
Following the approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a CDC advisory group voted on Monday to endorse the full authorization of the shot for Americans age 16 and older.
4 in 10 Americans cried about money during the COVID-19 pandemic: study
Job or income loss was the top reason Americans cried about money, a LendingTree survey said.
Job or income loss was the top reason Americans cried about money, a LendingTree survey said.
European Union takes US off safe travel list, recommends reinstating restrictions
The decision to remove the U.S. from a safe list of countries for nonessential travel reverses advice from June, when the European Council recommended lifting restrictions on U.S. travelers.
The decision to remove the U.S. from a safe list of countries for nonessential travel reverses advice from June, when the European Council recommended lifting restrictions on U.S. travelers.
Courage Behind the Mask: A story of life, death, and surviving COVID
This book recounts a story of triumph and tragedy of the Covid-19 virus. The heroine of this book is Clara C. Blackmon, the author's mother.
This book recounts a story of triumph and tragedy of the Covid-19 virus. The heroine of this book is Clara C. Blackmon, the author's mother.
1 in 3 former hospitality workers won't return to industry: Survey
Nearly 40 percent of former workers in the nation?s hospitality industry say they do not plan to go back to jobs in hotels, restaurants or bars, according to a survey by Joblist, an employment search engine.
Nearly 40 percent of former workers in the nation?s hospitality industry say they do not plan to go back to jobs in hotels, restaurants or bars, according to a survey by Joblist, an employment search engine.