Researchers identify 7 US-based coronavirus variants

Researchers identify 7 US-based coronavirus variants

It's news no one wants to hear, but researchers say they've found at least seven new coronavirus variants - all of them based right here in the United States.

It's news no one wants to hear, but researchers say they've found at least seven new coronavirus variants - all of them based right here in the United States.

New Zealand enters first lockdown in 6 months after unexplained COVID-19 cases found

New Zealand enters first lockdown in 6 months after unexplained COVID-19 cases found

The lockdown in Auckland, which extends through Wednesday, is the first in New Zealand in six months and represents a significant setback in the nation's largely successful efforts to control the virus.

The lockdown in Auckland, which extends through Wednesday, is the first in New Zealand in six months and represents a significant setback in the nation's largely successful efforts to control the virus.

Did you get the right stimulus check amount? Why you need to know before filing your tax return

Did you get the right stimulus check amount? Why you need to know before filing your tax return

Americans who have not received their coronavirus stimulus check payments, or who received the incorrect amount, have an opportunity to claim the missing money now that the 2020 tax season is officially underway.

Americans who have not received their coronavirus stimulus check payments, or who received the incorrect amount, have an opportunity to claim the missing money now that the 2020 tax season is officially underway.

Arlington mayor highlights need for city COVID-19 aid during White House meeting

Arlington mayor highlights need for city COVID-19 aid during White House meeting

The president invited the bipartisan group of nine mayors and governors to the Oval Office on Friday. The group of leaders debated how best to reopen schools, distribute the coronavirus vaccine and economic recovery.

The president invited the bipartisan group of nine mayors and governors to the Oval Office on Friday. The group of leaders debated how best to reopen schools, distribute the coronavirus vaccine and economic recovery.

CDC says strong evidence in-person schooling can be done safely

CDC says strong evidence in-person schooling can be done safely

The CDC on Friday provided a roadmap for reopening schools in the middle of a pandemic, emphasizing mask wearing and social distancing and saying vaccination of teachers is important but not a prerequisite for reopening.

The CDC on Friday provided a roadmap for reopening schools in the middle of a pandemic, emphasizing mask wearing and social distancing and saying vaccination of teachers is important but not a prerequisite for reopening.

Some countries could require ‘vaccine passports’ by summer 2021

Some countries could require ‘vaccine passports’ by summer 2021

Some European countries and tech leaders are already working together to develop a “vaccine passport” which could be required for travel this summer.

Some European countries and tech leaders are already working together to develop a “vaccine passport” which could be required for travel this summer.

Gov. Abbott promises state support for small businesses during Dallas roundtable discussion

Gov. Abbott promises state support for small businesses during Dallas roundtable discussion

During a roundtable discussion with Dallas small business owners, Gov. Abbott talked about fostering business growth, calling small businesses the backbone of the Texas economy.

During a roundtable discussion with Dallas small business owners, Gov. Abbott talked about fostering business growth, calling small businesses the backbone of the Texas economy.

Fauci predicts 'open season' by April for everyone to start getting COVID-19 vaccines

Fauci predicts 'open season' by April for everyone to start getting COVID-19 vaccines

Dr. Anthony Fauci said the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations in the U.S. has picked up considerably and predicted that by April all groups of people would be able to start getting the vaccine.

Dr. Anthony Fauci said the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations in the U.S. has picked up considerably and predicted that by April all groups of people would be able to start getting the vaccine.

Spike in COVID-19 cases expected after Super Bowl celebrations, experts say

Spike in COVID-19 cases expected after Super Bowl celebrations, experts say

Super Bowl LV brought tens of thousands of people from all over the country to Tampa. However, the packed streets and dense crowds have health officials concerned about the spread of COVID-19.

Super Bowl LV brought tens of thousands of people from all over the country to Tampa. However, the packed streets and dense crowds have health officials concerned about the spread of COVID-19.

Up to 50,000 COVID-19 cases can be traced back to Mardi Gras 2020, study finds

Up to 50,000 COVID-19 cases can be traced back to Mardi Gras 2020, study finds

A new study shows the lack of COVID-19 safety regulations during last year’s Mardi Gras at the dawn of the pandemic likely caused it to be a superspreader event that spawned up to 50,000 cases.

A new study shows the lack of COVID-19 safety regulations during last year’s Mardi Gras at the dawn of the pandemic likely caused it to be a superspreader event that spawned up to 50,000 cases.