New Orleans hospital marks 10,000th COVID-19 recovery with jazz band sendoff

New Orleans hospital marks 10,000th COVID-19 recovery with jazz band sendoff

Miriam Bertrand, 72, was the Ochsner Medical Center’s 10,000th successful recovery from COVID-19 and received a jubilant sendoff — which included a jazz band performance.

Miriam Bertrand, 72, was the Ochsner Medical Center’s 10,000th successful recovery from COVID-19 and received a jubilant sendoff — which included a jazz band performance.

Alaska becomes 1st state to open COVID-19 vaccine to anyone 16 or older

Alaska becomes 1st state to open COVID-19 vaccine to anyone 16 or older

Alaska has become the first state in the country where eligibility requirements were dropped for the COVID-19 vaccine. Now, anyone 16 and older who lives or works in the state can get it.

Alaska has become the first state in the country where eligibility requirements were dropped for the COVID-19 vaccine. Now, anyone 16 and older who lives or works in the state can get it.

In-person visitation for inmates allowed to resume across Texas

In-person visitation for inmates allowed to resume across Texas

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice said in-person visitation will resume at all units beginning Monday, March 15. 

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice said in-person visitation will resume at all units beginning Monday, March 15. 

As states ease mask rules, workers concerned over personal safety amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

As states ease mask rules, workers concerned over personal safety amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

As more states lift mask mandates and ease restrictions on businesses, many essential workers are concerned they could be less safe amid a pandemic that health experts warn is far from over.

As more states lift mask mandates and ease restrictions on businesses, many essential workers are concerned they could be less safe amid a pandemic that health experts warn is far from over.

$3,000 child tax credit: Here’s what parents need to know

$3,000 child tax credit: Here’s what parents need to know

The massive coronavirus relief bill slowly working its way to President Joe Biden’s desk includes a plan to temporarily raise a child tax credit that could end up permanently changing the way the country deals with child poverty.

The massive coronavirus relief bill slowly working its way to President Joe Biden’s desk includes a plan to temporarily raise a child tax credit that could end up permanently changing the way the country deals with child poverty.

Smithsonian collects vial from first US coronavirus vaccine dose

Smithsonian collects vial from first US coronavirus vaccine dose

As the nation marks the one-year anniversary of the novel coronavirus’ arrival in the U.S., the Smithsonian National Museum of American History has collected artifacts from the effort that could signal the beginning of the end of the pandemic.

As the nation marks the one-year anniversary of the novel coronavirus’ arrival in the U.S., the Smithsonian National Museum of American History has collected artifacts from the effort that could signal the beginning of the end of the pandemic.

Tarrytown Pharmacy to vaccinate 22,000 Texans in 19 days

Tarrytown Pharmacy to vaccinate 22,000 Texans in 19 days

Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and immigration attorney Pooji Sethi share their opinions on Abbott calling the situation at the border a crisis.

Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and immigration attorney Pooji Sethi share their opinions on Abbott calling the situation at the border a crisis.

‘Educate yourself’: Mom warning parents of MIS-C’s link to COVID-19 after son’s near-death experience

‘Educate yourself’: Mom warning parents of MIS-C’s link to COVID-19 after son’s near-death experience

MIS-C is an illness seen in some young children after they've recovered from COVID-19. Rohen was in the hospital for days and still has months of recovery ahead of him - and his mother is sharing their harrowing experience as a warning to other parents.

MIS-C is an illness seen in some young children after they've recovered from COVID-19. Rohen was in the hospital for days and still has months of recovery ahead of him - and his mother is sharing their harrowing experience as a warning to other parents.

Tarrytown Pharmacy plans to vaccinate 22,000 Texans in 19 days
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Tarrytown Pharmacy plans to vaccinate 22,000 Texans in 19 days

Four teams of seven to ten people, many temporary employees, will be administering the vaccinations everywhere from Austin to El Paso.

Four teams of seven to ten people, many temporary employees, will be administering the vaccinations everywhere from Austin to El Paso.

Disney CEO anticipates reopening Disneyland by late April; 10K furloughed employees to return to work

Disney CEO anticipates reopening Disneyland by late April; 10K furloughed employees to return to work

Disney's CEO Bob Chapek said Tuesday that he is aiming to reopen its California theme parks with limited capacity by the end of April, and that thousands of furloughed employees will return to work.

Disney's CEO Bob Chapek said Tuesday that he is aiming to reopen its California theme parks with limited capacity by the end of April, and that thousands of furloughed employees will return to work.

CDC director says next 2 months critical in stopping another COVID-19 surge

CDC director says next 2 months critical in stopping another COVID-19 surge

As the U.S. races to vaccinate as many Americans as possible, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the next two months are critical in preventing another viral surge amid rising concerns over COVID-19 variants.

As the U.S. races to vaccinate as many Americans as possible, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the next two months are critical in preventing another viral surge amid rising concerns over COVID-19 variants.