Minnesota couple separated after Hawaii refuses to accept negative Mayo Clinic COVID-19 test
Hawaii is the dream vacation offering lots of sun, beaches, and warm weather.
Hawaii is the dream vacation offering lots of sun, beaches, and warm weather.
4 potential COVID-19 therapeutics advance in trials
Enrollment has begun to test additional investigational drugs to fight COVID-19 symptoms, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced Friday.
Enrollment has begun to test additional investigational drugs to fight COVID-19 symptoms, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced Friday.
CVS begins offering COVID-19 vaccines in 11 states including California
The nation's largest chain of retail pharmacies began vaccinating people in 11 states, including California. Local appointments at CVS stores were snapped up in just one day.
The nation's largest chain of retail pharmacies began vaccinating people in 11 states, including California. Local appointments at CVS stores were snapped up in just one day.
CDC warns of listeria outbreak in Hispanic-style soft cheeses
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning of a listeria outbreak in Hispanic-style soft cheeses, including queso fresco, and is asking consumers to avoid the product until a specific brand linked to the outbreak can be tracked down.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning of a listeria outbreak in Hispanic-style soft cheeses, including queso fresco, and is asking consumers to avoid the product until a specific brand linked to the outbreak can be tracked down.
CDC says strong evidence in-person schooling can be done safely
The CDC on Friday provided a roadmap for reopening schools in the middle of a pandemic, emphasizing mask wearing and social distancing and saying vaccination of teachers is important but not a prerequisite for reopening.
The CDC on Friday provided a roadmap for reopening schools in the middle of a pandemic, emphasizing mask wearing and social distancing and saying vaccination of teachers is important but not a prerequisite for reopening.
Mom donates 8,000 ounces of breast milk during coronavirus pandemic
Katy Bannerman, a mom of two in North Carolina, donated more than 8,000 ounces of breast milk to help other moms who may be struggling with their supply or facing other breastfeeding issues.
Katy Bannerman, a mom of two in North Carolina, donated more than 8,000 ounces of breast milk to help other moms who may be struggling with their supply or facing other breastfeeding issues.
Baseball Hall of Fame cancels traditional ceremony; will host indoor induction
The Hall of Fame has canceled its traditional outdoor induction ceremony for the second straight summer due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Hall of Fame has canceled its traditional outdoor induction ceremony for the second straight summer due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Some countries could require ‘vaccine passports’ by summer 2021
Some European countries and tech leaders are already working together to develop a “vaccine passport” which could be required for travel this summer.
Some European countries and tech leaders are already working together to develop a “vaccine passport” which could be required for travel this summer.
South Korea offers free COVID-19 tests for pet cats and dogs
South Korea’s capital says it will give free coronavirus tests to pet dogs and cats if they come into contact with infected humans and show symptoms.
South Korea’s capital says it will give free coronavirus tests to pet dogs and cats if they come into contact with infected humans and show symptoms.
House panel advances partial COVID-19 relief bill including $1,400 stimulus checks
The panel on Thursday evening approved its $940 billion piece of Biden's proposal on a 25-18 party-line vote
The panel on Thursday evening approved its $940 billion piece of Biden's proposal on a 25-18 party-line vote
UK hospital adopts transgender-friendly terms for birthing
A UK hospital is adopting gender-inclusive language for perinatal services to cater to trans and non-binary people who are giving birth.
A UK hospital is adopting gender-inclusive language for perinatal services to cater to trans and non-binary people who are giving birth.
Buccaneers cheerleader trades poms for scrubs as nurse at Tampa General Hospital
From bedsides in the intensive care unit to the sidelines of Raymond James Stadium, a Tampa General Hospital critical care nurse is doing double-duty, working at the hospital and cheering for the Buccaneers.
From bedsides in the intensive care unit to the sidelines of Raymond James Stadium, a Tampa General Hospital critical care nurse is doing double-duty, working at the hospital and cheering for the Buccaneers.
Man had active coronavirus infection for 5 months that mutated several times, researchers say
The 45-year-old man’s case has drawn attention from researchers about the potential role similar scenarios could have played in the emergence of new coronavirus variants.
The 45-year-old man’s case has drawn attention from researchers about the potential role similar scenarios could have played in the emergence of new coronavirus variants.
Biden says federal government has purchased enough COVID-19 vaccines for all Americans
President Joe Biden said his administration on Thursday purchased an additional 200 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, putting the country on track to vaccinate most Americans by July.
President Joe Biden said his administration on Thursday purchased an additional 200 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, putting the country on track to vaccinate most Americans by July.
White House defers to CDC for COVID-19 guidance on school reopenings
The White House says it's aiming for a full reopening of schools but will defer to science experts on how to get there in the middle of a pandemic.
The White House says it's aiming for a full reopening of schools but will defer to science experts on how to get there in the middle of a pandemic.
Booster shots, second-generation vaccines: COVID-19 vaccine makers rush to adapt to coronavirus variants
Moderna and Pfizer have announced that they are prepared to make tweaks to their COVID-19 vaccines and are preparing for a potential booster dose to combat the mutated coronavirus variants circulating around the world.
Moderna and Pfizer have announced that they are prepared to make tweaks to their COVID-19 vaccines and are preparing for a potential booster dose to combat the mutated coronavirus variants circulating around the world.
Walmart, Sam's Club pharmacies to begin COVID-19 vaccines Friday
Walmart and Sam's Club pharmacies across 22 states are receiving doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Walmart and Sam's Club pharmacies across 22 states are receiving doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
CDC waives quarantine for vaccinated people after COVID-19 exposure, experts still say wear a mask
According to the most recent guidance by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people who have been fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19 don’t have to quarantine, but many medical experts still urge social distancing and mask-wearing.
According to the most recent guidance by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people who have been fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19 don’t have to quarantine, but many medical experts still urge social distancing and mask-wearing.
Outdoor exercise banned in UC Berkeley COVID-19 lockdown
A surge of COVID-19 cases at UC Berkeley has prompted school officials to extend a lockdown on about 2,000 students living in residence halls and ban them from outdoor exercise.
A surge of COVID-19 cases at UC Berkeley has prompted school officials to extend a lockdown on about 2,000 students living in residence halls and ban them from outdoor exercise.
COVID-defying French nun toasts 117th birthday with wine and prayer
A French nun who is believed to be the world’s second-oldest person celebrated her 117th birthday in style on Thursday, with multiple treats and well-wishes, cards and flowers to fete her exceptional longevity through two world wars and a recent coronavirus infection.
A French nun who is believed to be the world’s second-oldest person celebrated her 117th birthday in style on Thursday, with multiple treats and well-wishes, cards and flowers to fete her exceptional longevity through two world wars and a recent coronavirus infection.