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Utah Officials Allegedly Failed to Disclose Mink Farm Worker Died of COVID
Coronavirus outbreaks at Utah mink farms have "greatly worsened since August," according to the Utah Animal Rights Coalition (UARC).
One Year Since First U.S. COVID Case, Infections Are Rising in These States
Up to two million new infections are likely to be reported in the week ending February 13, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
L.A. County Lifts Cremation Limit as California COVID Deaths Soar
The current rate of deaths in L.A. County was reported to be more than double that of pre-pandemic years, according to the coroner's office.
Alabama Fans Crowd Tuscaloosa Streets to Celebrate in Viral Video
Hundreds to thousands of people gathered on the streets of the Strip in Tuscaloosa amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
These 5 States Had the Most COVID Deaths Per Capita in Past Week
A handful of states in the Midwest, Northeast and the southwest reported the highest number of coronavirus deaths per 100,000 people.
Demand for ICU Beds Is Forecast to Peak in These States Within 7 Days
The number of hospital beds needed across the country is projected to peak in just over a week, according to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation.
Over 70 Percent of U.S. COVID Vaccine Doses Remain Unused
Over 4.5 milion Americans have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, as of Monday, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Dr. Fauci on Mandatory COVID Vaccines: 'Everything Will Be on the Table'
America's top infectious disease expert tells Newsweek it has yet to be determined whether those vaccinated against COVID-19 can still pass the virus onto others.
Dr. Anthony Fauci Outlines His Top Priority for Working With Joe Biden
America's top infectious diseases expert tells Newsweek: "We can end this outbreak…we know what the end game is, we've just got to implement it."
Michigan Mayor Daniel Paletko Dies of COVID Complications
The 70-year-old served as the mayor of Dearborn Heights since January 2004 and was a longtime member of the Dearborn Heights City Council.
Anthony Fauci on How Many Need to Get COVID Vaccine to See Cases Plummet
America's leading infectious diseases expert tells Newsweek it is crucial to "get the overwhelming majority" vaccinated or the country could be left in a "chronic state of a lower level of infection."
Inmate Released Before Receiving COVID Test Result Infects Family Members
The inmate is among more than 1,800 inmates who were ordered to be released early under a court ruling to ensure social distancing measures can be implemented.
Anthony Fauci on How U.S. Should Deal With COVID Mutations
"I would not be surprised if there was a COVID-19 mutation in the U.S. on a lower level," Dr. Anthony Fauci tells Newsweek.
U.S. Child COVID Cases Sees 'Highest Weekly Increase Since Pandemic Began'
More than 1.8 million children in the country have tested positive for the virus since the outbreak began.
California's COVID Cases to Hit 2 Million As Hospitals Running Out of Beds
The state's average daily case count and average daily death toll each hit another record high on Monday.
'Mr. and Mrs. Claus' Catch COVID After Nearly 100 Attend Christmas Events
Children can rest assured the real Santa and Mrs. Claus have not tested positive for the virus and remain unaffected by the latest incident.
California Hospitals Projected to Hit Full Capacity by New Year's Eve
Los Angeles County is seeing "an explosive and very deadly surge," with an average of two COVID-19 deaths every hour, according to the county health department.
COVID Deaths Are Soaring in America's Biggest Cities
Chicago had the most new COVID-19 deaths in the past week among the five most populous cities.
How Effective Is the COVID Vaccine?
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is working with other federal agencies to assess COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness in real-life settings.
When Can I Get the COVID Vaccine?
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has issued recommendations on who should be prioritized for inoculation.
COVID Outbreak on Ferry Leaves Nearly 400 People Stranded
The crew members who tested positive were reported to be "doing well, with only mild symptoms," according to the ferry company.
Experts Call for Sweden Lockdown As COVID Deaths Soar, 'Enough Is Enough'
By January 2, the country's death toll is forecast to surpass 10,000 even with "rapid vaccine rollout," according to the latest projection by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation.
When Will the Moderna Vaccine Be Approved?
In an FDA briefing released Tuesday, Moderna's vaccine was described to have "no specific safety concerns" that would preclude it from being approved for emergency use.
COVID Deaths Are Highest in These 10 States
Pennsylvania, Colorado and New Mexico saw record average death tolls in the past week, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Infectious Diseases Expert Questions COVID Spread Link to Outdoor Dining
Adults with positive COVID-19 test results were twice as likely to have reported dining at a restaurant than were those with negative results, according to the CDC.
Could COVID Vaccine Passports Become Mandatory? Here's What the WHO Says
"Proof of vaccination can be important at the individual level and for sectors other than health," a spokesperson for the WHO tells Newsweek.
Florida COVID Cases Skyrocket Two Weeks After Thanksgiving
The state's current COVID-19 hospitalizations have been rising sharply since late October.
COVID Vaccine Passports Announced by Israel in World First
The passport would allow Israeli residents to travel abroad without having to be tested for the coronavirus, according to Israeli Minister of Health Yuli Edelstein.
Family Kicked Off Flight For Toddler Not Wearing Mask in Viral Video
The child refused to wear a mask following repeated attempts by her father to put the face-covering on his daughter's face.
California's Average COVID Death Toll Hits Record High
The state's total death count is projected to reach nearly 25,000 on January 1, even with "rapid vaccine rollout," according to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation.