HEALTH
California Delaying Mask Mandate's End So Residents Have Time to 'Prepare': Health Director
"This four-week period will give Californians time to prepare for this change, while we continue the relentless focus on delivering vaccines particularly to underserved communities and those that were hard hit throughout this pandemic," California State Health Director Dr. Mark Ghaly said.
Joe Biden Says U.S. Won't Follow Russia, China and Curry Others' Favor in Sharing COVID Vaccine
"We know America will never be fully safe until the pandemic that's raging globally is under control," President Joe Biden said Monday after announcing the U.S. will share an additional 22 million COVID-19 vaccine doses with the world.
'Extremely Healthy Baby' Dies of Mysterious Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Around 2,300 babies in the United States die of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) every year, according to Boston Children's Hospital.
Man Catches 'Flesh-eating' Bacteria at Texas Beach During Family Visit
Darrell Dunn reportedly caught Vibrio vulnificus during a visit to the beach for his wife's birthday.
COVID Cases in Mumbai Down 70%, Slowing in Other Parts of India
COVID-19 cases in the more populous parts of India are finally declining after hitting a peak a couple weeks ago.
Healthy Man Loses Much of Small Intestine After Blood Clot From AstraZeneca Vaccine
Doctors removed 6.5 feet of Shaun Mulldoon's small intestine after he suffered a rare blood clot linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine.
Fox Host Confronts CDC's Walensky Over 'Abrupt Shift' in Mask Guidance Creating Confusion
Chris Wallace questioned the CDC director over whether the change came as the result of political "pressure."
Adderall Trends After Kevin McCarthy Says Biden Lacks Energy of Trump, Needs More Sleep
"Trump is an Adderall addict. That's why he doesn't get a decent night's sleep," tweeted one critic.
Fake COVID Vaccine Card Bill Could See Makers Fined $150,000, Jailed for 10 Years
The bill was introduced by Democrats Nicholas Scutari and Joseph Cryan in the New Jersey state legislature.
CDC Mask Update: How States With Mandates Have Reacted
Individual state governments are responding differently to the recent changes in COVID-19 face mask guidance.
Jordan Banks, 9-Year-Old Boy Killed by Lightning Strike, Has Organs Donated to Three Children
Tributes have been flooding in for the boy, including from lawmakers and his favorite soccer team, Liverpool FC.
Prices Mocked in L.A.'s 'Most Expensive Grocery Store' Where Vinegar Is $50
A shopper visiting the Venice branch of Erewhon was surprised to find a bottle of water priced at $12.49.
Is Recreational Weed Legal in Minnesota? House Passes Marijuana Bill
The Minnesota House approved legalization of the drug, but the bill is likely to die in the GOP-controlled state senate.
The Wuhan Lab and the Virus: The Dr. Fauci, Rand Paul Debate Fact-Checked and Explained
The two men battled over the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the role played by scientists in a Chinese lab. How accurate were the statements Senator Paul and Dr. Fauci offered in their exchange?
Dr. Anthony Fauci Says Schools Should Reopen 'Full Blast' in the Fall
"I believe the schools should be open five days, full blast, just the way it was before. We really have to do that by the time we get to the fall," Dr. Fauci told CNN's Jake Tapper.
Proposed Texas Law Allows Citizens to Sue Those Who Help Women Get Abortions
A proposed Texas "heartbeat bill" approved by state lawmakers Thursday and expected to be signed into law by Republican Governor Greg Abbott would allow private citizens to sue doctors and others who help women get abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.
Opioid Makers on Trial in West Virginia After 700 People in 1 County Overdosed and Died
The West Virginia city of Huntington and surrounding Cabell County sued the nation's three largest opioid distributors after more than 700 people died over five years in a county with a population of less than 100,000.
COVID Vaccinated Only Need Masks in Crowded Indoor Situations, Can Forgo Them Outside, CDC Says
The CDC on Thursday announced the easing of COVID-19 restrictions that will allow those vaccinated to forgo masks outside.
Restaurant Claims Its 'Labor Inducer' Burger Has Helped 31 Women Give Birth
The co-owner of The Suburban in Minneapolis gave birth six hours after eating one.
British COVID Study Discovers 7% of 127K Cases Are From India Variant
Over the past few weeks as India has suffered a catastrophic resurgence of the virus, concerns have grown around the world about potential new variants bypassing the protections offered by vaccines.
CDC Cruise Ship Status and Where Americans Can Travel
While travelers will have a difficult time finding cruise ship voyages departing from the U.S, they can find trips in other regions of the world.
Alaska Set to Give Pfizer's COVID Vaccine to Adolescents in School Cafeterias
Federal health advisers met Wednesday to issue recommendations on how to vaccinate after the Food and Drug Administration approved the vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds.