Coronavirus
In late 2019/early 2020, news of a respiratory virus was first reported. It went on to become COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, a coronavirus. COVID-19 mainly impacts older people and people with underlying medical conditions like asthma, heart disease, obesity, etc. Millions of people became infected with the virus worldwide, resulting in hundreds of thousands of deaths.
In Network First, NBC Will Send No Announcers To Cover The Winter Olympics
NBC had previously always included at least some on-site announces in Olympics coverage, although the networks sent a limited number of announcers to Tokyo last year.
New Mexico to Let National Guard, State Workers Serve as Emergency Teachers
A 40 percent spike in retirements in 2021 combined with the current surge of COVID cases has left New Mexico with a shortage of teachers and substitutes.
Justices Sotomayor, Gorsuch Say There Was No Disagreement Over Masks
After an NPR report implied the two Supreme Court justices were at odds about wearing face masks, they said in a joint statement this is false.
Prior COVID Infection Offers Some Protection, Vax Still Best Method: CDC
The study found that people who were vaccinated and previously infected had lower rates of hospitalization and cases compared to unvaccinated people.
Separated by COVID, Couple Married 80 Years Reunited in Hospital
Sterman Young, 100, and his 96-year-old bride Virgie eloped in July 1941 in Oklahoma.
Doctors Use Billboard to Call Out Hospital Using McDonalds to Feed Patients
The sign warns people that eating fast food can cause obesity, which can put patients with COVID-19 at risk for intubation.
Notary Accused of Fake COVID Vaccine Cards Disguised as Thank-You Notes
Morgan Webb pleaded guilty to buying the cards, which had an accurate CDC insignia and looked similar to officially distributed COVID-19 vaccination cards.
New Hampshire Pharmacies Could Dispense Ivermectin Without Doctor Approval
Some believe the drug can prevent or treat COVID-19, though the FDA has not approved it for use in regard to the virus.
Man Who Lost Family to COVID Had Trolls Trying To Prove They Didnt Exist
"There were threats from as far away as Italy, then I had private messages with all sorts of insults from people as far as Australia," said Francis Goncalves.
Starbucks Reverses COVID Vaccine Mandate After SCOTUS Ruling
Starbucks told employees on Tuesday that it would comply with the Supreme Court's ruling against the Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccination mandate.
Pressure Grows for British PM Johnson to Resign or Face Possible Ousting
Though the next prime minister election is not until 2024, Johnson faces the possibility of being voted out of power by his own Conservative Party.
Biden Struggles to Convince Americans of COVID Strategy as First Year Ends
Nearly 50 percent of Americans say they disapprove of the way the president is handling the pandemic, according to polling.
Omicron Cases Near Peak as England Lifts Mandate, Allows Return to Office
Official figures show that COVID-19 infections have dropped in most areas of the United Kingdom, but 94,432 new cases were recorded in England on Tuesday.
How to Get Free N95 Masks From the Federal Government
The White House says 400 million face coverings will be available under a scheme that begins this week and will be fully operational by February.
Thousands of College Students Are Petitioning Against University Mandates
Stanford University, George Mason University and Cornell University are under fire by more than 3,000 students for their COVID-19 booster mandates.
USPS Free COVID Test Order Problems Reported as 'Small Percentage' Affected
Some reported the USPS website was mistakenly enforcing the 'four test per residential address' cap on apartment buildings and other multi-unit dwellings.
Tonga's Outlying Islands Hit by 49-Foot Wave, Most Structures Destroyed
Government officials reported three deaths so far, but they expect the number to rise as reports from outlying islands come in.
Why Fast-Spreading Omicron Won't End COVID Pandemic With Herd Immunity
Three calendar years into the pandemic and with Omicron spreading faster than any other coronavirus variant, the goal of herd immunity looks out of reach.
COVID Live Updates: Supreme Court Vaccine Mandate Decision was a 'Mistake'
The White House expands availability of COVID test, N95 masks ahead of Biden's press conference to mark one year in office. The live updates for this blog have ended.
Oregon Officials Propose Making Indoor Mask Mandate Permanent
The state's indoor mask mandate is set to expire in February, prompting the Oregon Health Authority to propose making the rule permanent to allow it to stay in place.
Singer Dies of COVID After Catching It on Purpose To Avoid Vaccine
The Asonance singer voluntarily exposed herself to coronavirus to get a health pass allowing her to visit the sauna and theater, according to her family.
China Uses Anal Tests To Detect Omicron As COVID Variant Spreads
The testing method—considered impractical for larger outbreaks—has been in use since the start of the pandemic.
Carhartt Faces Boycott Calls From Conservatives Over Vaccine Mandate
The clothing company said its mandatory COVID-19 jab policy would stay in place—despite the Supreme Court blocking Biden's vaccine mandate for large companies.
The Forever Virus: What Science Says About the Future of COVID
The Omicron wave could possibly mark the beginning of the end of the pandemic. What else does the virus have in store for 2022 and the years to come?
Unvaccinated Man Who Was 'Never Ill' Almost Dies After Catching COVID
Scot Griffiths said he may have been influenced by online conspiracy theories and has since had a COVID shot.
Neil Gorsuch Slammed for Not Wearing Mask, Endangering Diabetic Sotomayor
The other justices all reportedly masked up when asked to do so by Chief Justice John Roberts.
Wisconsin Republicans Introduce Bills to Restrict Unemployment Benefits
Several Republican lawmakers introduced legislation proposing numerous other changes and restrictions to the state's unemployment benefits program.
Glitches Reported as U.S. Soft-Launches Website to Request Free COVID Tests
The website, COVIDTests.gov, launched Tuesday in its beta phase and is expected to officially launch on Wednesday.
Health Director on Administrative Leave After Questioning Staff Vaxx Rate
State health officials confirmed the director's move to administrative leave and said they are looking into whether "any laws were broken in this case."
Sweden to No Longer Require Negative Test for Entry Despite Spiking COVID
"Travelers are no longer considered to pose a particular risk of affecting the spread of Omicron in Sweden," the Swedish government stated.
