The new omicron subvariant XBB.1.5: What you must know now
The strain, known as XBB.1.5, accounts for almost 41% of confirmed COVID-19 cases right now nationwide, according to data from the CDC.
New Omicron subvariant becoming dominant COVID strain in U.S.
A new Omicron variant known as XBB.1.5 is reportedly spreading quickly nationwide as doctors say COVID-19 continues to evolve.
More countries imposing COVID rules on travelers from China
China is battling a nationwide outbreak of the coronavirus after abruptly easing restrictions that were in place for much of the pandemic.
Chandler man who sold thousands of fake N95 masks avoids jail
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for Arizona said that 68-year-old Mark Forrest Cohn, of Chandler, has been sentenced to one year of probation. He must also pay restitution of more than $8,000 in tariffs and taxes.
US to require COVID-19 testing for travelers from China
Other countries have taken similar steps in an effort to keep infections from spreading beyond China’s borders.
Biggest news stories of 2022: Supreme Court, Russia-Ukraine top headlines
It was another turbulent year in the U.S. and across the globe.
World governments using COVID-19 tech to expand global surveillance
Now, from Beijing to Jerusalem to Hyderabad, India, and Perth, Australia, The Associated Press has found that authorities used these technologies and data to halt travel for activists and ordinary people, harass marginalized communities and link people’s health information to other surveillance and law enforcement tools.
Long COVID: Could mono virus or fat cells be playing a role?
Scientists are still trying to figure out why some people get long COVID and why a small portion have lasting symptoms. Here's some of the latest evidence.
China estimates 250 million people caught COVID-19 since end of 'zero-COVID' policy: report
Officials reportedly estimated around 37 million people were infected on Tuesday alone.
US military personnel around the globe will no longer be required to get COVID-19 vaccine
The mandate was lifted under an $858 billion defense spending bill passed by Congress and signed into law Friday by President Joe Biden.
Bomb cyclone, COVID-19 won't slow down Santa's Christmas deliveries, NORAD says
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is responsible for defending the skies above North America.
‘Hard road’ lies ahead for China as COVID-19 cases spiral
China has reduced testing and stopped reporting most mild COVID cases. China is among a few countries that managed to stop most domestic transmission of the virus in 2020, but it’s the last to end restrictions.
Dramatic warning for parents: Do not 'halve' adult painkillers for kids in wake of medicine shortages
Dosing guidelines for children's meds are vital and should not be ignored.
Big cities look to masks again in preparation for winter threat of COVID, flu, RSV
With the beginning of winter roughly a week away, major cities across the U.S. are looking to mask up once again for the purpose of combating not just COVID-19, but the flu and the respiratory illness RSV.
Free COVID-19 tests available to Americans again as White House reveals winter plan
The Biden administration is making four rapid COVID-19 tests available online starting Thursday as it unveils its contingency plans for potential surges this winter.
Federal Reserve raises interest rates again, but at a slower pace
The Federal Reserve has decided to raise interest rates yet again, but this time, it is only going up by half a percentage point. This brings rates to their highest level since 2007.
Federal judge says vaccine choice doesn't outweigh safety requirements in medical settings
US. District Court Judge Donald Molloy on Friday permanently blocked a section of a law that said it was discriminatory for most employers to require workers to be vaccinated against communicable diseases.
‘Star Wars,’ ‘Happy Days’ actor Gary Friedkin dies due to COVID-19 complications
The 4-foot-tall actor appeared in “Blade Runner,” “Young Doctors in Love,” “Happy Days,” and also starred as an Ewok in the “Star Wars” franchise.
Florida lawmaker resigns after being accused of fraudulently obtaining COVID business loans
The Florida lawmaker who sponsored the "Parental Rights in Education" bill resigned on Thursday, one day after authorities announced his indictment on charges of defrauding a federal COVID-19 loan program for small businesses. Gov. Ron DeSantis will have to call a special election to replace him.
House bill rescinds COVID-19 vaccine mandate for U.S. military
More than 8,000 active-duty service members were discharged for failure to obey a lawful order when they refused the vaccine.