5 cases of omicron variant detected in New York
At least five people in New York have been infected with the omicron variant of the coronavirus. Four of the cases are in New York City and one is in Suffolk County.
At least five people in New York have been infected with the omicron variant of the coronavirus. Four of the cases are in New York City and one is in Suffolk County.
Biden's new winter COVID-19 plan includes reimbursement for at-home tests
Biden is unveiling a winter plan to combat COVID-19 and its new omicron variant with more availability of shots and vaccines but without major new restrictions.
Biden is unveiling a winter plan to combat COVID-19 and its new omicron variant with more availability of shots and vaccines but without major new restrictions.
WHO urges elderly to postpone travel plans amid rise of omicron variant
The World Health Organization on Tuesday advised elderly and immunocompromised individuals to postpone travel plans amid the emergence of the omicron coronavirus variant.
The World Health Organization on Tuesday advised elderly and immunocompromised individuals to postpone travel plans amid the emergence of the omicron coronavirus variant.
Racism is a 'public health threat,' Biden says in new HIV/AIDS strategy
In its new HIV/AIDS strategy released Wednesday on the annual commemoration of World AIDS Day, the Biden administration is calling racism “a public health threat” that must be fully recognized as the world looks to end the epidemic.
In its new HIV/AIDS strategy released Wednesday on the annual commemoration of World AIDS Day, the Biden administration is calling racism “a public health threat” that must be fully recognized as the world looks to end the epidemic.
Omicron-specific vaccine testing underway: Moderna chairman responds to first omicron variant detected in US
Moderna chairman Noubar Afeyan joined "The Claman Countdown" Wednesday shortly after the first case of the omicron variant was reportedly detected in the U.S. to express concern for the nature of the new strand.
Moderna chairman Noubar Afeyan joined "The Claman Countdown" Wednesday shortly after the first case of the omicron variant was reportedly detected in the U.S. to express concern for the nature of the new strand.
Omicron variant: Airlines must ID passengers who traveled through southern Africa, CDC says
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has ordered all airlines to turn over the names of passengers who have traveled to southern African countries now under travel restrictions.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has ordered all airlines to turn over the names of passengers who have traveled to southern African countries now under travel restrictions.
Pentagon chief says National Guard members who refuse vaccine cannot train to maintain status
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has decided that National Guard members who refuse COVID-19 vaccination will be barred from federally funded drills and training required to maintain their Guard status, saying, "Vaccination is essential to the health and readiness of the force."
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has decided that National Guard members who refuse COVID-19 vaccination will be barred from federally funded drills and training required to maintain their Guard status, saying, "Vaccination is essential to the health and readiness of the force."
Owlet stops selling baby monitoring smart sock after FDA warning letter
Owlet said the FDA did not identify any safety concerns about the Smart Sock and it will continue to support current customers.
Owlet said the FDA did not identify any safety concerns about the Smart Sock and it will continue to support current customers.
Family plans to file civil suit after daughter with Down syndrome had face mask tied to head in school
A family’s face mask claim is put under the microscope after getting nationwide attention.
A family’s face mask claim is put under the microscope after getting nationwide attention.
UT Southwestern to pay $4.5 million after nurses die from fentanyl overdose
Two nurses died from fentanyl overdoses in a hospital bathroom. The DEA says UT Southwestern’s oversight is partially to blame.
Two nurses died from fentanyl overdoses in a hospital bathroom. The DEA says UT Southwestern’s oversight is partially to blame.
Anti-vaccine North Texas evangelist Marcus Lamb dies from COVID-19
A North Texas-based televangelist has died from COVID-19 after spending months promoting his outspoken opposition to COVID-19 vaccines.
A North Texas-based televangelist has died from COVID-19 after spending months promoting his outspoken opposition to COVID-19 vaccines.
Children dealing with increased anxiety, depression during ongoing pandemic, doctors say
As the pandemic continues, children and adolescents find themselves dealing with anxiety and depression. Doctors are addressing how to best help your children get through an urgent mental crisis.
As the pandemic continues, children and adolescents find themselves dealing with anxiety and depression. Doctors are addressing how to best help your children get through an urgent mental crisis.
Merck COVID-19 pill: FDA health panel endorses experimental at-home drug for virus
FDA health panel endorses Merck COVID-19 pill, paving way for U.S. authorization of the first at-home drug for virus.
FDA health panel endorses Merck COVID-19 pill, paving way for U.S. authorization of the first at-home drug for virus.
Wife learns she's a perfect match, donates kidney to husband of 52 years
After almost 52 years of marriage, a Dallas couple proves they really are a perfect match.
After almost 52 years of marriage, a Dallas couple proves they really are a perfect match.
COVID-19 vaccine makers exploring if omicron versions of shots are needed
Officials from Moderna and Pfizer are assessing their responses to the new COVID-19 variant omicron and say it will take months to develop a tweaked shot if needed.
Officials from Moderna and Pfizer are assessing their responses to the new COVID-19 variant omicron and say it will take months to develop a tweaked shot if needed.
Dallas clinics expect increase in booster demand due to new COVID-19 omicron variant
Dallas-based clinics expect an increase in booster demand over the next few weeks with questions swirling around the new COIVD-19 omicron variant. Pharmacists assure there isn't a supply issue even though they're going through vaccines faster.
Dallas-based clinics expect an increase in booster demand over the next few weeks with questions swirling around the new COIVD-19 omicron variant. Pharmacists assure there isn't a supply issue even though they're going through vaccines faster.
Omicron variant: CDC expands COVID-19 booster recommendation to all adults 18 and older
"Everyone ages 18 and older should get a booster shot either when they are 6 months after their initial Pfizer or Moderna series or 2 months after their initial J&J vaccine," the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
"Everyone ages 18 and older should get a booster shot either when they are 6 months after their initial Pfizer or Moderna series or 2 months after their initial J&J vaccine," the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
Omicron variant prompts new U.S. travel restrictions starting Monday
The United States has imposed new travel restrictions hoping to keep out a new strain of the coronavirus. But some experts say it may already be too late.
The United States has imposed new travel restrictions hoping to keep out a new strain of the coronavirus. But some experts say it may already be too late.
Omicron shows need for global accord on pandemics, WHO chief says
The WHO is pushing for an international accord to help prevent future pandemics amid the emergence of the new omicron COVID-19 variant.
The WHO is pushing for an international accord to help prevent future pandemics amid the emergence of the new omicron COVID-19 variant.
Merriam-Webster declares 'vaccine' as 2021 word of the year
Merriam-Webster has declared an omnipresent truth as its 2021 word of the year: vaccine. Last year, it chose “pandemic.”
Merriam-Webster has declared an omnipresent truth as its 2021 word of the year: vaccine. Last year, it chose “pandemic.”