HEALTH
How Did Makayla Noble Get Hurt? Paralyzed Cheerleader Stands in Wheelchair for First Time
On Monday, Makayla Noble's family said the 17-year-old had a "great day with therapy" and was "crushing goals."
COVID Now a 'Major Cause of Death' in Kids But Many Parents Remain Hesitant on Vaccine
The risks of COVID for kids may be higher than previously believed. But many parents are reluctant to get their child vaccinated—even as FDA approval seems imminent.
St. Louis Has Not Sent Out Pandemic Relief Payments Months After Aid Plan Was Signed
"We do want to get it as soon as possible," said a spokesperson for the mayor's office.
Michigan Governor Set to Sign Legislature That Will Eliminate 'Tampon Tax'
"These bills will move Michigan toward a fairer tax structure, which is a goal I think we all share regardless of which side of the aisle we sit on," said Senator Winnie Brinks.
GOP-led Michigan Senate Halts Enforcement of Vaccine and Mask Mandates in Schools
"This body is actually putting Michigan citizens in danger," Democratic state Senator Curtis Hertel said.
Pfizer Vaccine a Step Closer to Being Available for Kids 5 to 11 After Panel Gives OK
The FDA does not have to follow the panel's guidance, but is expected to announce its own decision within the next few days.
33M Moderna Vaccines Meant for U.S. Will Head to Africa, Official Calls It a 'Great Day'
Africa is currently the least-vaccinated region in the world, with just over 5 percent of the 1.3 billion people having had shots to protect against COVID-19.
North Dakota Health Department Joins Mississippi in Closing Social Media Comment Sections
"We had people share stories of their loss of a loved one due to COVID, and then others demanding to see the death certificate," said a department spokeswoman.
Russian Officials Told By Putin to Order Those Over 60 Without COVID Vaccine to Stay Home
Russia's national coronavirus task force reported 1,106 COVID-19-related deaths on Tuesday, the most since the start of the pandemic.
Cops Drove 130 Miles to Deliver Blood for COVID Patient Who Died After Waiting for ICU Bed
The patient's granddaughter said the family feels "in our hearts" he would have survived if he'd gotten an ICU bed sooner.
Australia Wants Kids Under 16 to Get Parental Consent to Use Social Media Platforms
Social media companies that do not comply with the new guidelines could face fines of 10 million Australian dollars, comparable to $7.5 million.
China Mandates COVID Vaccinations for Children as Young as 3
In June, the country approved two vaccines, from Sinopharm and Sinovac, for children ages 3 to 17, but has only been vaccinating those 12 and older.
Some Russian Regions Begin Off-Work Period as COVID Cases Hit Daily High
The government's COVID task force reported a record 37,930 new cases Monday and 1,069 deaths, nearly reaching the record 1,075 documented over the weekend.
Cheerleader Makayla Noble Feeds Herself for First Time Since Accident
Noble is currently in rehab after suffering a severe spinal cord injury that left her paralyzed from the chest down.
Hillary Clinton Urges U.K. to Mandate Vaccines Right Now
"I do think it's imperative that the prime minister do what he can to stop the rise in COVID in the U.K.," Clinton said.
Colorado Gov. Urges Residents to 'Get Vaccinated' and 'Boosted' as ICUs Near Capacity
"We want you here. We want you to be healthy. Please get vaccinated," Governor Jared Polis said in a plea to unvaccinated residents Thursday.
Lukashenko Tells Doctors to Discharge Patients Quicker to Free Up Beds Amid COVID Surge
"If you see that a patient is getting better and no longer needs intravenous injections and other things, just send him home," Lukashenko said.
Government Scientists Say U.K. Must Be Ready to Reimpose Restrictions as COVID Cases Rise
Britain has reported an average of 47,000 new coronavirus cases and 135 deaths daily, an increase from the previous week.
Delta Sub-Variant AY.4.2, Possibly More Contagious Than Delta, Spreads to More States
AY.4.2 is an evolution of the original Delta variant, which was first identified in the U.K. and has since become the dominant form of SARS-CoV-2 globally.
CDC Doesn't Plan to Change Mask Recommendations as Transmission Remains High Across U.S.
"It's important to note that as we look at the current situation, we are also heading into respiratory virus season," said CDC Director Rochelle Walensky.
Pfizer COVID Vaccine for Kids Over 90 Percent Effective, Similar Side Effects as With Teens
Rollout of the vaccine for young children could begin as soon as November, pending the approval from regulators like the FDA and the CDC.
Firing Dr. Fauci Now May Help Joe Biden Manage the Next COVID Wave, and His Poll Numbers
The disclosure that U.S. funds supported controversial research—and the failure to acknowledge that—deepened distrust of Fauci and the Biden administration.