Coronavirus
Lifting Mask Mandates Too Soon Puts U.S. at Risk of Future COVID Variants
Epidemiologist Stephen Morse warned Newsweek against "prematurely declaring victory" against COVID, as states let mask mandates expire amid a drop in cases.
Canada Rewards Vaccinated Travelers As Truckers Protest Border Restrictions
As Canada eases testing requirements for vaccinated travelers, unvaccinated foreign nationals will continue to face limited entry into the country.
Florida Woman Accused of Using $15K of Pandemic Loan to Hire Hitman
Authorities said that Jasmine Martinez hired Javon Carter, an ex-con, to shoot Le'Shonte Jones, a TSA agent at Miami International Airport.
San Francisco School Board Recall Is a Wake Up Call for Progressives
Voters ousted three progressive members of the city's school board in a recall effort promoted by anger over the board's decision-making during the pandemic.
Older Workers to the Rescue? Why Boomers May Be the Answer to the Big Quit
Boomers, exiled from the workforce due to ageism or the pandemic—or both—could help fill the jobs left open by the Great Resignation
Patio Furniture, Teeth Whitener and Sweats: the Latest in Pandemic Spending
Consumer spending continued to surge in Year Two of the pandemic but there were some shifts in what Americans chose to buy.
BA.2 'Stealth' Omicron Variant Now in 74 Countries, Dominant in at Least 2
The Omicron sub-type has yet to become dominant in the U.S. though cases are on the increase.
The Rift Between the U.S. and China Is a Global Health Hazard
The COVID-19 experience may have hurt the world's ability to fight the next pandemic, largely because relations between the U.S. and China have tanked
San Francisco Board Members Ousted by Parents in Revolt Over COVID Rules
San Francisco parents voted to recall San Francisco Unified School District board members for their handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lindell's Pillow Delivery in Doubt After Media Crew Turned Away at Border
Lindell told Newsweek that he expects no problems with his MyPillow delivery to Canada despite the truck delivery crew being "definitely not vaccinated."
China Says COVID Policies Working as Positive Athletes Suffer in Quarantine
"My stomach hurts, I'm very pale and I have huge black circles around my eyes. I want all this to end," one Olympian wrote on social media.
A State Bill Will Allow Ivermectin Prescriptions, Though It's Already Legal
"This is legislation ensuring doctors have the freedom to...treat their [patients] best," one Republican state representative said about the bill.
Man Swipes at Applebee's Bartender With Meat Cleaver Over Vax Proof: Police
The man faces one count of assault in the second degree for the attempted attack.
Coachella, Stagecoach Festivals Drop Mask, Negative COVID Test Requirements
The two popular California music festivals are scraping COVID-based entry requirements of any kind.
D.C. May Go Back to Vaccine Mandate Just One Day After Mayor's Announcement
Washington, D.C., Councilmember Brianne Nadeau said Tuesday that she drafted an emergency bill to reinstate the requirement.
Where BA.2 'Stealth' COVID Variant is Most Prevalent in U.S.
The Omicron subvariant is most prevalent on both the East and West coasts of the United States, but it still does not represent a large percentage of cases.
Quebec, Ontario Latest Canadian Provinces to Roll Back COVID Vax Passports
Ontario and Quebec announced they would end their COVID-19 vaccine passport systems within the next few months.
Connecticut Keeps Masks In Schools as Surrounding States Pull Back Rules
"We are acknowledging that this is a long-term situation that will need a long-term response," said Governor Ned Lamont on Tuesday.
Canada to Ease COVID Measures at Borders as Cases Decline, Truckers Protest
The government is easing its advisory against nonessential travel and will instead recommend that Canadians take precautionary measures when traveling abroad.
Canadian Town Sees Trucker Blockade Leave Day After Emergencies Act Invoked
The abandonment of the Coutts blockade is a partial win for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as protests and blockades continue in other parts of the country.
'Was This My Fault?' Surgeon General Shares 4-Year-Old Daughter Has COVID
Dr. Vivek Murthy said he's a parent "first" and questioned if he did all he could to protect his daughter.
Ottawa Police Chief Resigns After Criticism About Crippling Trucker Protest
Peter Sloly, 55, a former Canadian men's soccer player, said on February 7 that he had no plans to step down.
GiveSendGo Risks Breaking Anti-Terrorism Laws by Funding Truckers' Protests
The website has been used to raise millions of dollars for the Freedom Convoy.
GiveSendGo Back Online After Hack, Doxxing of Freedom Convoy Donors
"GiveSendGo has a dedicated team aggressively focused on identifying these malicious actors and pursuing actions against their cybercrime," the company said.
COVID Dead Could 'Poison' the Living Due to Groundwater Pollution
With around 5.8 million dead from coronavirus, experts warn a spike in burials could cause environmental issues because of the contaminants all bodies release.
California School Mask Mandate Staying As Fans Go Maskless at Super Bowl
The mask mandate will stay in place for schoolchildren despite it leaving for vaccinated people, the California Health and Human Services Agency Secretary said.
Woman Diagnosed With COVID While in Labor Dies Weeks After Giving Birth
Alexandra Chandler learned she had COVID-19 shortly before giving birth. Days later, she couldn't breathe and would later be intubated before dying on Sunday.
Queen Gives Biggest Clue Yet Over Her COVID Status
Queen Elizabeth II met Prince Charles not long before he tested positive for COVID-19. However, the palace would not confirm whether the monarch took a test.
Tyrese Gibson Shares Poignant Video From Mom's Death Bed
The 'Fast and Furious' actor's mother Priscilla Murray died on Monday after being hospitalized with COVID-19 and pneumonia.
Couple Marries in Hospital Beside Their 4-Month Premature Baby's Incubator
Tracey Leonard gave birth just 24 weeks into her pregnancy, and went into labor on the day she was supposed to get married.