HEALTH
Trucker Vaccine Protest Leads to Concern Over Canadian Lawmakers' Safety
The rule states truckers arriving from the U.S. must show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or risk quarantining for 14 days.
Omicron Variant 'Will Push Us Over 1 Million Deaths' Health Professor Says
The COVID-19 Forecast Hub predicts 51 U.S. states and territories are likely to see a 50 percent increase in deaths during the next two weeks.
Price-Gouging Accusations Prompt Rare Consulate Warning for Cabo San Lucas Hospital
Americans have reported hospital refusals to discharge patients without payment and the withholding of U.S. passports at a facility in the tourist destination.
Unvaccinated New Yorkers 26 Times More Likely to Die of COVID at Omicron Peak
While cases are starting to subside, the waning Omicron wave has only widened the gap between vaccinated and unvaccinated hospitalizations and deaths.
Rabid Raccoon Breaks Into North Carolina Home, Bites Person and Dog
The individual who was bitten sought medical treatment following the incident.
Kid Rock Says He's Canceling Any Stop on Tour With COVID Rules
"You'll be getting your money back because I won't be showing up either," he said in a video posted on his Facebook page.
20-Year-Old Woman With COVID to Lose Both Legs Amid Life-Threatening Infection
When the woman learned that she would lose her legs, she said she wanted "bionic legs." Her friends said that showed how she was a "positive bright light."
Unvaccinated Pregnant Woman Makes 'Miraculous' COVID Recovery After Being Put in Coma
Ariel Romero ended up spending 62 days in the ICU before finally being allowed to return home, seven months into her pregnancy.
Trucker Convoy to Shut Down Ottawa in Protest of Vaccine Mandates
"We are aware of inappropriate and threatening language on social media related to this event," Ottawa police officials stated.
U.S. Uninsured Rate Drops as 14.5 Million Sign Up for 2022 Obamacare Coverage
Subsidies to lower costs related to acquiring insurance coverage may end in 2022 unless Congress acts to extend the temporary policy or to make it permanent.
15-Month-Old California Baby Dies of COVID-19 as Case Rate in Children Hits New Heights
The number of children contracting COVID-19 is five times higher than the highest number during the winter 2021 surge.
Denmark to End Most COVID Restrictions and 'Welcome the Life We Knew Before'
"It may seem strange that we want to remove restrictions given the high infection rates," the prime minister said. "But fewer people become seriously ill."
These Four Factors Can Determine If You Get Long COVID, Study Finds
The study brings new insight on post-acute COVID-19 sequelaem, or Long COVID.
Russia Won't Use Remote Learning As COVID Cases Skyrocket, Teens Eligible for Vaccine
The number of infected children, according to Moscow city health officials, rose 14 times in the past two weeks from 2,000 to 28,000.
25-Year-Old Woman With Rare Cancer Was Told by Doctor She Had Piles
"I had these tumors pop up on my body... and no one would listen to me because I was young, healthy, and looked fine," Kasey Altman said.
Chinese Frustrated as Third Round of COVID Testing Ordered in Beijing as Olympics Loom
Chinese officials say at least 78 cases of the coronavirus have been confirmed in people traveling into the country for the winter games.
Stranger Bottle-Feeds Baby in Iowa Hospital, Family 'Very Frightened'
"The first question that comes to our minds is 'why?'" said Sgt. Paul Parizek of the Des Moines Police Department.
More Hospitals Are Removing Transplant Patients From Lists Due to COVID Vaccine Status
One patent removed from a hospital's waiting list for a kidney transplant said "I'd rather die of kidney failure," when asked if they'd be willing to get vaccinated.
County Becomes First to Change 'Fully Vaccinated' Definition as CDC Backs Initial Guideline
Proof of a booster shot for COVID-19 will be required in Maui County, Hawaii, for things like restaurants, bars, and gyms.
Judge Agrees With County Health Director in Omaha's Mask Mandate Squabble
She stated if city and state officials don't like [the authority the health director possesses], they should change the law.
Average Number of Americans Receiving Booster Shots Daily Cut in Half From December Peak
Mixed messaging from government and medical officials is likely contributing to the uncertainty that people have regarding whether they need a booster.
COVID Vaccine Mandate Not Impacting Retention Rates for National Guard
"We believe that it is because of the impact that our service members have made during this COVID pandemic," Army Brigadier General Isabel Rivera Smith said.