As delta variant surges, Fauci warns more 'pain and suffering' ahead

The nation’s top infectious disease expert is warning that more “pain and suffering” is ahead as COVID-19 cases climb again and officials plead with unvaccinated Americans to get inoculated.

All Broadway theaters to require vaccinations, masks through October

In response to the surging delta variant of the coronavirus, all Broadway theaters in New York City will now require proof of COVID vaccination to attend a show. Masks must also be worn, announced the Broadway League.

Should I get tested for COVID-19 if I'm vaccinated?

U.S. health officials say people who are fully vaccinated should get tested if they've been around someone who has COVID-19.

Over 25% of new COVID-19 cases in Los Angeles County are fully vaccinated people

In June fully vaccinated people accounted for 20% of all the new cases diagnosed in LA County, while unvaccinated and partially vaccinated people accounted for 80% of the cases.

Walmart mandates masks for all workers in areas with high infection rates

Walmart is reversing its mask policy and will require all its workers -- including those who are vaccinated -- to wear masks if they are in areas with high infection rates.

Japan expands virus state of emergency amid record cases, Tokyo Olympics

Japan expanded a state of emergency to four more areas in addition to Tokyo following record COVID-19 spikes as the capital hosts the Olympics.

COVID-19 vaccine incentive: Biden calls for $100 payout to newly vaccinated

Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases among mostly unvaccinated Americans due to the fast-spreading delta variant, President Joe Biden called on local governments to offer $100 to newly vaccinated people as an incentive.

New Abbott order looks to provide clarity on Texas COVID-19 response

GA-38 combines several existing COVID-19 executive orders with the goal of providing clarity and uniformity on Texas's pandemic response.

COVID-19 and Alzheimer's: Researchers find worrisome links

Researchers are trying to unravel why some COVID-19 survivors suffer "brain fog" and other problems that can last for months, and new findings suggest some worrisome overlaps with Alzheimer’s disease.

Restaurant, hospitality workers quit at record rates amid COVID-19 pandemic

According to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers have been leaving their jobs at restaurants and hotels at the highest rate in decades.

AstraZeneca to seek US approval of COVID-19 vaccine in 2nd half of 2021

AstraZeneca said it will seek U.S. authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine in the second half of 2021, a timeframe that has been delayed.

Delta variant viral load 1,000 times higher than original coronavirus strain

A recent study sheds light on why the delta variant is so much more contagious than the original novel coronavirus strain, which first infected much of the global population last year.