Public Health
Let's Look at Omicron Differently
You needn't be a virologist to understand that COVID will not go away. Viruses seldom do.
2021 Was a Bad Year for The Pot Industry
Expectations were sky high this year that marijuana would be legalized at the federal level.
What to Know About COVID Symptoms in Vaccinated People
Omicron has highlighted that it is still possible for fully vaccinated people to catch the virus.
COVID Hospitalizations Have Risen 50 Percent in a Month in Alabama
"There's a storm coming and we need to get in our safe place, and the safest place we can be is with vaccines," infectious disease expert Dr. Michael Saag said.
Boston Residents Chant 'Shame on Wu' in Protest of Vaccine Mandates
"I just want to emphasize there is nothing more American than coming together to ensure we are taking care of each other," Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said.
It's Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Shot for the 2021/22 Season
Flu shots are updated annually to protect against new forms of the virus that arise.
Our Six-Year-Old Had COVID. Here's Why We Still Vaccinated Her.
The pandemic is getting worse again here in the United States. At the time of this writing, average daily cases in the U.S. are up by almost 50 percent over just 14 days.
Fauci Foresees Potential Record Death Rate From Omicron Variant
He predicted a "tough few weeks to months" on Sunday while calling the extent of mutations in Omicron "unprecedented."
NIH Director Warns COVID Cases Could Hit 1M a Day in U.S. as Omicron Spread
"I know people are tired of this," Francis Collins said Sunday. "But the virus is not tired of us."
SNL Cancels Live Audience as Omicron Fuels Record COVID Numbers in NYC
On Saturday, New York broke a record for daily new COVID case for a second day in a row, though cases appear to be more mild with Omicron.
Omicron Threat Sends Netherlands Into Strict Lockdown Ahead of Christmas
Prime Minister Mark Rutte said Saturday that failure to take precautions now would result in "an unmanageable situation in hospitals."
Court Orders Anti-Vaxx Dad Not to Discuss COVID Vaccines With His Children
The judge said that one of the kids "suffers from vaccine anxiety" after receiving false information from the father.
Breakthrough Infections May Lead to 'Super Immunity' From COVID: Study
"Once you're vaccinated and then exposed to the virus, you're probably going to be reasonably well-protected from future variants," an author of the study said.
Your 'Cold' Symptoms Could Be Caused by Omicron, Scientist Warns
A U.K. scientist has said that people who catch Omicron seem likely to have cold-like symptoms.
The FDA's Dangerous, Unscientific Abortion Decision
This week's FDA decision legalizes mail-order abortion. This will not "empower" women, as some suggest.
TTS Blood Clots Explained as J&J Vaccine to Be Discussed by CDC Advisers
A CDC advisory body will meet to discuss the J&J COVID vaccine and a side-effect seen in 54 out of 16.4 million people who have received the shot.
Biden Vows to Cover Costs of Tornado Relief Efforts, Cleanup for 30 Days
The president said his administration will pay for debris removal, the cost of overtime for law enforcement and emergency personnel and more.
NY, California Mask Mandates Not Overreaction to Omicron, Scientists Say
One of the scientists who first identified Omicron has criticized policy responses, but other researchers have told Newsweek they welcome a cautious approach.
Waste From Kentucky Tornadoes May Pose Hazards 'Damaging to Human Health'
AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jonathan Porter said that "additional injuries and sometimes fatalities" are often seen in the aftermath of a storm like this.
The Bahamas COVID Travel Restrictions Explained Ahead of the Holiday Season
The Bahamian government has implemented certain travel restrictions to minimize the spread of COVID.
What We Know About Omicron Variant a Month Since It Appeared
The variant of concern is predicted to overtake Delta in some regions, and evidence continues to emerge about the risks it can pose.
Governments 'Overacting' to Omicron Says Scientist Who Helped Identify It
The medic criticized restrictions in response to Omicron, but her comments have been dismissed as "the most dangerous kind of message" and "utter rubbish."
3 Out of the Top 6 Biggest Cities in America Now Have Vaccine Mandates
"We just don't want to go back to where we were a year ago and it's really not that much of a burden to ask people to be vaccinated," said Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney.
New Zealand Man Accused of Getting Paid to Take COVID Vaccine for Others
New Zealand health officials are investigating the alleged fraudulent vaccination-by-proxy scheme.
Kansas City Schools Receive Cease-and-Desist Letter Over COVID Protocols
School districts across Missouri are divided as to whether they will comply with the letter or continue enforcing mask mandates and quarantine policies.
Omicron Seems Mild so Far but People Will Die From It, WHO Expert Warns
WHO COVID technical lead Maria Van Kerkhove has cautioned against referring to Omicron's symptoms as "mild" following some early data on its severity.
Omicron Not Wholly Evading Pfizer Vaccine Gives Scientists Cause for Hope
Some researchers expressed cautious optimism about a small study showing that the variant does not completely escape vaccine immunity.
New COVID Fears Are Reviving Governments' Worst Instincts
For a while there, it looked like we were on the COVID exit ramp. Now it seems we're likely to exhaust the Greek alphabet labeling variants.
Fact Check: Has Israel Announced a Fourth COVID Shot for All Citizens?
Scientists have stressed the importance of booster shots as the COVID vaccines become less effective over time.
Americans Aren't Getting Enough Booster Shots, Causing a Serious Problem
As COVID cases hit their highest level for two months, only a quarter of U.S. adults have had a booster shot.