Public health experts urge Americans to not skip 2nd vaccine dose

The overwhelming scientific evidence shows that both doses offer the best protection against COVID-19, according to experts.

Salmonella outbreak in 8 states linked to wild songbirds and birdfeeders, CDC says

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to contact with wild songbirds and birdfeeders.

COVID vaccine passport: Fauci says federal government won't mandate

Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Joe Biden's chief medical adviser, said he does not believe the federal government will mandate the use of vaccine passports for traveling or businesses post-pandemic.

Florida couple charged with $5.8-million COVID relief fraud

A Polk County couple is accused of fraudulently collecting $5.8 million in COVID-19 relief money and using it to buy a luxury car, Louis Vuitton merchandise, and more, then flaunting it on Facebook.

Dads required to pay half of woman's pregnancy costs under new law in Utah

The bill’s sponsor presented the measure as an effort to decrease the burden of pregnancy on women and increase responsibility for men who have children.

Texas receiving large allotment of COVID-19 vaccine doses

2.5 million doses of the vaccine are headed for Texas over the course of this week. It will be distributed to more than 2,000 providers across Texas.

Coronavirus variant from India discovered in the Bay Area

A new coronavirus variant, first found in India, was discovered in a Bay Area patient by Stanford's Clinical Virology Lab.

UK to test series of COVID-19 safety measures to bring back mass gatherings - including vaccine passport

Britain is planning to test a series of measures including “coronavirus status certifications” over the coming weeks to see if they can allow people to safely return to sports arenas, nightclubs and concerts.

CDC updates guidance for cruise ship industry in conditional sailing order

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the next phase of its conditional sail order for cruise ship operators Friday.

HPV infections in young girls have decreased more than 80% since vaccine introduced, CDC finds

The HPV vaccine has been recommended for young girls in the U.S. since 2006. CDC researchers have found that HPV infections - which could lead to cancer - have dropped more than 80% in females since then.