COVID-19

The overwhelming majority of Marines, soldiers and sailors have been vaccinated against Covid, but several thousand have been kicked out for refusing the shots.

Pfizer said the FDA has accepted its RSV vaccine candidate for review under an expedited process that reduces the approval process by four months.

China is the last major country still trying to stamp out transmission of the virus while many nations switch to trying to live with it.

A Connecticut investigation has found that prison employees misused a COVID-19 program that provided them with hotel rooms during the pandemic.

Chinese health authorities on Wednesday announced that some the country's Draconian COVID-19 policies would be rolled back following widespread anti-lockdown protests.

The more people drop out of the labor force, the worse it will be.

Southwest's 18 cents-a-share dividend will pay out on Jan. 31

The government soon will stop paying for the COVID drug that has proved to be the most effective at keeping patients alive and out of the hospital.

A New Zealand court has temporarily taken away medical custody of a baby from his parents after they refused blood transfusions for him unless the blood comes from donors who are unvaccinated against COVID-19

The announcement comes as the policies continue to batter China's economy and follows recent rare street protests over the curbs in several cities.

China has rolled back rules on isolating people with COVID-19 and dropped virus test requirements for some public places.

It’s a major capitulation for Democrats, who championed the policy despite controversy in the ranks over its implementation.

Anthony Fauci couldn't recall the studies that said hydroxychloroquine is an ineffective COVID-19 treatment or that a major medical journal retracted its study on the subject.

Households can manage or plan for the financial impact of long Covid via insurance, health, tax and estate planning.

Authorities want to take partial custody of the child, leaving the parents in charge of non-medical care, but allowing the procedure to go ahead.

COVID-19 protests across China resulted in officials easing restrictions, leading residents to feel empowered after years of 'draconian' laws

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A top Navy SEAL official is going against the Biden administration's military vaccine mandate by recommending that one SEAL be granted a religious exemption request.

Pfizer is asking U.S. regulators to authorize its updated COVID-19 vaccine for children under age 5.

Western countries on Monday began imposing a $60-per-barrel price cap and ban on some types of Russian oil, part of new measures aimed at stepping up pressure against Moscow over its war on Ukraine

New Zealand is launching a wide-ranging inquiry into whether it made the right decisions in battling COVID-19 and how it can better prepare for future pandemics.

New research suggests that exercise is associated with higher effectiveness of Covid-19 vaccines and more protection from severe outcomes. Here's what we know.

China has reported two additional deaths from COVID-19 as some cities move cautiously to ease anti-pandemic restrictions following increasingly vocal public frustrations.

China on Sunday reported two additional deaths from COVID-19 as some cities move cautiously to ease anti-pandemic restrictions following increasingly vocal public frustrations.

China has reported two additional deaths from COVID-19 as some cities move cautiously to ease anti-pandemic restrictions following increasingly vocal public frustrations

China has reported two additional deaths from COVID-19 as some cities move cautiously to ease anti-pandemic restrictions following increasingly vocal public frustrations.

Comprehensive new data show just how many Americans died after vaccines became widely available — mostly in less-vaccinated states.

A top official at the World Health Organization said the U_N_ agency was “pleased” to see China loosening some of its coronavirus restrictions, saying “it’s really important that governments listen to their people when the people are in pain.”

A top official at the World Health Organization said the U_N_ agency was “pleased” to see China loosening some of its coronavirus restrictions, saying “it’s really important that governments listen to their people when the people are in pain.”.

After comparing pre-pandemic MRI scans of older teens to scans taken during COVID-19, researchers at Stanford University discovered the pandemic aged teens' brains by about three years.

A trickle of changes around China's Covid controls in the last day is raising hopes that broader relaxation is on the way.

Former President Bill Clinton tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday and is experiencing “mild symptoms,” he said on social media.

Philadelphia and Oakland County, Michigan, are joining the small list of U.S. localities that are looking for signs of polio infections in sewage.

Long Covid is a chronic illness affecting as many as 23 million Americans. Its economic impact may rival that of the Great Recession.

Some health officials worry that lies about COVID-19 could spread more easily, while others say policy wasn't that effective.

Twitter is no longer enforcing its policy against misinformation about COVID-19.

Covid, flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are together driving a national wave of respiratory illnesses.

In a recent update to its website, Twitter said that effective Nov. 23, it is no longer enforcing its Covid-19 misleading information policy.

Chinese authorities have eased some controls after protests in several cities, but showed no sign of backing off their larger "zero-COVID" strategy.

The head of the International Monetary Fund says it’s time for China to move away from mass lockdowns under its “zero-COVID” approach.

At the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, China set out its “zero-COVID” measures that were harsh, but not out of line with what many other countries were doing to try and contain the virus

At the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, China set out its “zero-COVID” measures that were harsh, but not out of line with what many other countries were doing to try and contain the virus.

The legal aid organization that brought the court challenge hailed the ruling as a "momentous" victory for the rule of law.

House Republicans are promising aggressive oversight of the Biden administration once they assume the majority next year.

Prominent media outlets and health experts once praised China's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic as successful. Now, China's zero-COVID policy has led to revolt.

Protests among FoxConn workers spread to major Chinese cities as residents chafe under "zero-COVID" policies.

"Down with Xi Jinping! Down with the Communist Party!" protesters could be heard chanting in videos circulated online.

The protests are the most widespread show of opposition to the ruling party in decades.

Dr. Anthony Fauci said the U.S. is "certainly" still in the middle of a Covid-19 pandemic, and he is "very troubled" by the divisive state of American politics.

Dr. Anthony Fauci says he has a "completely open mind" when it comes to the origins of COVID-19, but argues the scientific evidence strongly points away from a lab leak.

During Xinjiang's lockdown, some residents elsewhere in the city have had their doors chained physically shut.

Residents held extraordinary late-night demonstrations against Urumqi's draconian "zero-COVID" lockdown after an apartment fire killed 10.

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days.

The study did not look at hospitalization, but experts believe the omicron booster shots will provide strong protection against severe outcomes.

Daily cases of COVID-19 across China are hitting records, with 32,695 reported Friday.

The omicron variant is driving U.S. COVID-19 case counts higher in many places just in time for the holiday season.

Residents in the capital have been emptying store shelves in supermarkets and overwhelming delivery apps as Beijing's government steps up construction of COVID quarantine centers.

As other nations seem to be living with the virus, China is doubling down on its draconian policy, and that's fueling a rare backlash in the tightly controlled nation.

Residents of some parts of China’s capital were emptying supermarket shelves and overwhelming delivery apps Friday as the city government ordered faster construction of COVID-19 quarantine centers and field hospitals. Uncertainty and scattered, unconfirmed reports of lockdowns in at least some Beijing districts have fueled demand for food and other supplies, something not seen in the city for months. Unusually large numbers of shoppers in the city's northern suburbs left shelves bare in markets, but customers were relatively few in the center of the city of 21 million, where supplies remained abundant.

Greg Gutfeld sounds off on White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre's reaction at Dr. Anthony Fauci's final press briefing over a question on COVID origins on "Gutfeld!"

The Covid-19 pandemic severely disrupted vaccination services, resulting in millions of kids missing their measles shots.

Logan was taken to hospital with a broken arm and bruises but not referred to child protection.

The omicron variant is driving U.S. COVID-19 case counts higher in many places just in time for the holiday season.

The southern Chinese metropolis of Guangzhou has locked down its largest district as it tries to tamp down a major COVID-19 outbreak, suspending public transit and requiring residents to present a negative test if they want to leave their homes.

China has announced its first new death from COVID-19 in nearly half a year.

According to the Center for Disease Control, one in five adults experience long-haul COVID-19.

The Indian Health Service says all tribal members covered by the federal agency will be offered a vaccine at every appointment, when appropriate.

The head of Africa’s top public health institute is urging authorities across the continent to step up COVID-19 testing amid a concerning rise in new cases in some countries.

Governor Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a fifth round of federal Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) food benefits for Texas families with children who temporarily lost access to federally funded summer meal programs due to COVID-19.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said Tuesday he has COVID-19 and is leaving the Group of 20 meetings in Bali, just days after hosting President Joe Biden and other world leaders for a summit in his country’s capital.

Sri Lanka’s president has proposed to more than double the country’s tax revenue as the island nation struggles to come out from its worst economic crisis.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention grants approves new type of COVID-19 vaccine

A new accounting of carbon dioxide emissions finds that heat-trapping gas pollution from fossil fuels went up about 1% more than last year.

In August of 2021, Weaymon “Dub” Crochet from Bellaire went to Houston Methodist in the Texas Medical Center with COVID.

Thousands of runners have taken to the streets of China’s capital for the return of the Beijing marathon after a two-year COVID-19 hiatus, even as another death blamed on China’s strict pandemic controls generated more public anger.

President Joe Biden’s education secretary has tested positive for COVID-19.

Pfizer’s COVID-19 treatment helped the pharmaceutical giant balance tumbling international sales for its coronavirus vaccine and top third-quarter expectations.

The head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has tested positive again for COVID-19.

Workers in a manufacturing facility in the central Chinese city of Zhengzhou appear to have left to avoid COVID-19 curbs.

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President Joe Biden has rolled up his sleeve and gotten his updated COVID-19 booster shot.

The Food and Drug Administration has authorized a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine made by Novavax.

Harris County Public Health announced that it will begin administering Moderna COVID-19 updated boosters (Bivalent) to children six years of age and older beginning Wednesday. HCPH will also begin administering Pfizer COVID-19 updated boosters to children five years of age and older starting Thursday.

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The Biden administration says the COVID-19 public health emergency will continue through Jan. 11 as officials brace for a spike in cases this winter.

The U.S. is about to offer updated COVID-19 booster shots to kids as young as 5.

– Houston Health Foundation (HHF) is seeking applications from small community organizations that serve Hispanic, African American, Asian American, and other minority populations in the following zip codes: 77075, 77047, 77031, 77051, 77017, 77013, 77026, 77076, 77080, 77016, 77028, 77078, 77091, 77093, 77034, and 77092. This disbursement of grants will address inequities in COVID-19 outreach, expand health education, and increase testing and vaccinations.

The CDC is doing away with notices about the COVID-19 risk of visiting specific countries.

Ringo Starr has tested positive for COVID-19, forcing the former Beatle to cancel several scheduled concerts in Canada with his All Starr Band.

Ringo Starr has cancelled shows in North America after the former Beatles drummer tested positive for COVID-19.

Harris County Public Health announced Thursday that the COVID-19 Community Level has moved to the lowest level -- Green.

Fans going to the World Cup in Qatar must show a negative COVID-19 test when they arrive as part of the host nation’s rules to combat COVID-19.

Pfizer is asking the Food and Drug Administration to expand use of its updated COVID-19 booster shot to children ages 5 to 11.

While the coronavirus pandemic was not the main focus of the U.N. General Assembly, the conversations were still happening on the sidelines.

Israel has started administering doses of the new COVID-19 vaccine tailored to fight the highly infectious omicron variant.

A bus reportedly taking 47 people to COVID-19 quarantine in China has crashed, killing 27 and injuring 20 others.

The head of the World Health Organization says the number of coronavirus deaths last week was the lowest reported number in the pandemic since March 2020, marking what could be a turning point in the years-long global outbreak.

A U.S. firm that monitors false online claims reports that searches for information about prominent news topics on TikTok are likely to turn up results riddled with misinformation.

State health officials and doctors will be in Houston this week to encourage people to get their COVID-19 vaccinations and updated booster shots.