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.
800,000 Americans removed from health care plan in one month
Enrollment in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) was protected during the coronavirus pandemic.
Why Cuts to USAID and the CDC Mean More Sickness in the U.S. | Opinion
There are cuts to pandemic preparedness, even though we are barely emerging from the Covid pandemic, and it was less than 10 years ago that we experienced the largest epidemic of Ebola.
WHO director issues warning on 'next pandemic'
The "next pandemic" is not "theoretical" but an "epidemiological certainty," WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said.
John Rich told Donald Trump why he was being booed at his own rallies
The country singer said he advised Trump to stop discussing one of his key accomplishments to avoid being booed by his own supporters.
How Trump tariffs shock compares to worst stock market crashes in history
The continued tariff-driven decline in U.S. equities may rival some of the most significant market crashes in American history.
Five recession indicators now raising alarm in the US
Experts told Newsweek the things they are monitoring to determine whether the U.S. is on the brink of a significant economic downturn.
Five years later, Operation Warp Speed leader reflects on COVID lessons
Dr. Michael Anderson worked for HHS during the pandemic. Here are some of his takeaways as a physician and former hospital administrator.
Trump administration halts $11 billion in states' public health funding
Congress initially approved the funding for state and local public health programs through COVID-19 pandemic relief legislation.
Americans are worried about another pandemic
About 58 percent of U.S. adults surveyed said they are worried there will be another global pandemic in their lifetime.
Florida health official compares doctors' vaccine rules to Nazi horrors
Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo cited WWII atrocities as an example of how medicine and health care "needed help in the past."
How measles vaccines adverse reactions compare to COVID vaccine
The COVID-19 vaccine has prompted more than 10 times as many reports of adverse symptoms than the measles vaccine.
China hits back at Marco Rubio
In a recent interview, America's top diplomat weighed in on Taiwan, COVID-19, and a range of other issues sensitive to Beijing.
Ohio removes 500,000 people from health care plan
Following the expiration of coverage protections during the pandemic, half a million Ohioans were removed from public health care.
Pennsylvania removes 600,000 people from health care plan
More than a half-million lost coverage as a result of post-COVID unwinding process, often without clear evidence of ineligibility.
CDC speaks out as new coronavirus in China sparks concerns
HKU5-CoV-2 has sparked concerns because it can spread to humans in a similar way to the one that caused the COVID-19 pandemic.
Georgia removes 500,000 people from health care plan
Over half a million Georgians have lost coverage due to the nationwide "unwinding" process that began after the COVID pandemic.
Social Security gets major $205-billion boost after COVID deaths
The deaths of over a million Americans during the pandemic allowed the Social Security program to save billions in future payments.
New coronavirus discovered in Chinese bats sparks alarm
The virus binds to humans in a similar way to the virus that causes COVID-19.
New Jersey Removes 500k People From Healthcare Plan
The expiry of pandemic-era healthcare protections has led to nationwide disenrollments, often without just cause.
US warned of 2032 hospital crisis
A growing shortage of beds may end up seeing "tens to hundreds of thousands of excess American deaths each year," researchers said.
Q&A: Carl Zimmer on airborne diseases: 'These are all big concerns'
Award-winning science journalist and author Carl Zimmer details the dangers of new viruses, air pollution and wildfires on public and planet health
How COVID reshaped public health understanding of disease spread by air
How COVID reshaped our understanding of invisible air particles and the spread of disease
Map reveals states with highest population growth since COVID
Texas and Florida have seen the biggest population increases in the years 2020 to 2024 throughout the United States.
COVID map shows latest case rates across US
Nationally, the COVID-19 test positivity rate in the U.S. for the week ending February 8 was 4.8 percent.
California removes 850,000 people from health care plan
Despite the drop over the past two years, more Californians have access to public health care than before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Parents warned over "quad-demic" of COVID, flu, norovirus and RSV
The U.S. has seen earlier and more intense surges of the flu and RSV this year than is typical, pediatrician Dr. Ryan Fulton notes.
Safeway closing another California store
The grocer said that shuttering the Bay Area outlet was prompted by safety issues and ongoing financial difficulties.
Colorado removes 500,000 people from health care plan
A recent study suggests the nationwide "unwinding" also had a significant impact on the health of Colorado's economy.
Every health system faces crisis—Here's what industry leaders recommend
Five industry heavyweights shared their top emergency management strategies with Newsweek during a virtual event on February 13.
Judge who blocked mom from giving kids COVID tests asks court to keep job
A judge is asking the Ohio Supreme Court to let him keep his job as he faces multiple misconduct allegations.