CDC: US COVID-19 cases up 43%, 83% of counties see ‘moderate to high’ spread
The CDC reported sharp increases in new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across all age groups as the delta variant tears through the U.S.
The CDC reported sharp increases in new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across all age groups as the delta variant tears through the U.S.
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.”
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.
“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.
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.
Austin-Travis County enters Stage 5 guidelines: What does that mean for you?
To maximize protection from the Delta variant and prevent possibly spreading it to others, wear a mask indoors in public.
To maximize protection from the Delta variant and prevent possibly spreading it to others, wear a mask indoors in public.
Delta variant accounts for 93% of US COVID-19 cases, CDC estimates
CDC data shows the delta variant makes up 83.4% of COVID cases in the United States. But when combined with its sublineages, that number grows to 93.4%.
CDC data shows the delta variant makes up 83.4% of COVID cases in the United States. But when combined with its sublineages, that number grows to 93.4%.
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.
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.
Analysis: Schools open in Texas with unvaccinated K-6 students and months of learning loss to overcome
A fast-spreading delta variant of COVID-19 is advancing aggressively, and parents and educators are trying to sort it out as the school year begins.
A fast-spreading delta variant of COVID-19 is advancing aggressively, and parents and educators are trying to sort it out as the school year begins.
Texas Gov. Abbott won't impose shutdowns, mask mandates amid delta variant fears
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott indicated that his office will not impose further lockdown measures or mask mandates in response to surging COVID-19 case rates.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott indicated that his office will not impose further lockdown measures or mask mandates in response to surging COVID-19 case rates.
US unemployment claims drop by 14,000 to 385,000
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 385,000. The applications have mostly fallen steadily since early January.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 385,000. The applications have mostly fallen steadily since early January.
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.
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.
Monrovia woman contracts typhus after tossing dead rat in trash
Typhus is an infection that is caused by fleas, usually on dead rats.
Typhus is an infection that is caused by fleas, usually on dead rats.
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.
State doctors are saying the upward trend in COVID-19 cases in Texas is driven by the Delta variant.
Round Rock student asks Abbott to allow schools to mandate masks
Round Rock ISD sixth-grader Ozair Mohiuddin has started a petition to ask Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to allow public schools to require masks.
Round Rock ISD sixth-grader Ozair Mohiuddin has started a petition to ask Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to allow public schools to require masks.
Round Rock student asks Abbott to allow schools to mandate masks
Round Rock ISD sixth-grader Ozair Mohiuddin has started a petition to ask Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to allow public schools to require masks.
Round Rock ISD sixth-grader Ozair Mohiuddin has started a petition to ask Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to allow public schools to require masks.
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.
State doctors are saying the upward trend in COVID-19 cases in Texas is driven by the Delta variant.
Texas chief emergency manager defends state's denial of extra hospital staff
The state’s chief emergency manager defended the state’s decision to deny requests from North Texas hospitals to provide more than 600 additional medical staff. He says hospitals should be the ones doing the hiring this time.
The state’s chief emergency manager defended the state’s decision to deny requests from North Texas hospitals to provide more than 600 additional medical staff. He says hospitals should be the ones doing the hiring this time.
Louisiana reports influx of pediatric COVID-19 cases amid delta variant-fueled surge
Louisiana’s largest hospital system reported an increase in pediatric COVID-19 cases amid a surge in delta variant cases across the United States.
Louisiana’s largest hospital system reported an increase in pediatric COVID-19 cases amid a surge in delta variant cases across the United States.
Celebrities ‘Stand Up To Cancer’ in telecast airing August 21
Produced by Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth, the entertainment community is coming together for “Stand Up To Cancer” — a televised fundraising special, supporting urgently needed research and new treatments for cancer.
Produced by Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth, the entertainment community is coming together for “Stand Up To Cancer” — a televised fundraising special, supporting urgently needed research and new treatments for cancer.
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.
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.