Delta variant surges among unvaccinated in Missouri
Missouri now leads the nation with the highest rate of new COVID-19 infections.
Missouri now leads the nation with the highest rate of new COVID-19 infections.
16.8M COVID-19 cases went undiagnosed last summer, NIH study finds
An NIH study suggests that a staggering 16.8 million COVID-19 cases went undiagnosed by July 2020.
An NIH study suggests that a staggering 16.8 million COVID-19 cases went undiagnosed by July 2020.
Merle Smith, first Black graduate of Coast Guard Academy, dies of COVID complications
Merle Smith Jr., the first Black cadet to graduate from the Coast Guard Academy, has died of complications from Parkinson's disease and COVID-19. He was 76. Smith commanded patrol boats in Vietnam, taught law classes at the academy in New London and retired with the rank of commander.
Merle Smith Jr., the first Black cadet to graduate from the Coast Guard Academy, has died of complications from Parkinson's disease and COVID-19. He was 76. Smith commanded patrol boats in Vietnam, taught law classes at the academy in New London and retired with the rank of commander.
Delta to hire 1,000 pilots during ‘accelerated’ recovery period
The Atlanta-based airline plans to hire 1,000 more pilots to keep up with demand during an “accelerated” recovery period since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Atlanta-based airline plans to hire 1,000 more pilots to keep up with demand during an “accelerated” recovery period since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19’s global death toll this year has already surpassed 2020’s count
Despite a drop in COVID-19 hospitalizations, cases and deaths in much of the developed world, the death toll this year has already eclipsed the total count for 2020.
Despite a drop in COVID-19 hospitalizations, cases and deaths in much of the developed world, the death toll this year has already eclipsed the total count for 2020.
Fauci predicts regional spikes this fall if COVID-19 vaccination rate doesn’t go up
Dr. Anthony Fauci said if COVID-19 vaccinations don’t increase, parts of the country could see cases spike in the fall.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said if COVID-19 vaccinations don’t increase, parts of the country could see cases spike in the fall.
House Dems call on JPMorgan Chase to refund pandemic-era overdraft fees
House Democrats from New York urged JPMorgan Chase in a letter to refund overdraft fees collected during the COVID-19 pandemic.
House Democrats from New York urged JPMorgan Chase in a letter to refund overdraft fees collected during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nursing home deaths increased 32% in 2020 amid pandemic, report finds
A government watchdog says that deaths among Medicare patients in nursing homes soared by 32% last year amid the coronavirus pandemic.
A government watchdog says that deaths among Medicare patients in nursing homes soared by 32% last year amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Medicaid enrollment reaches record high during COVID-19 pandemic
A record 80.5 million Americans were enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP by January 2021 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, government data shows.
A record 80.5 million Americans were enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP by January 2021 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, government data shows.
Moderna gets contract to produce 200M COVID-19 vaccines for DOD
U.S. Defense officials awarded Moderna a $3.3 billion contract to produce 200 million COVID-19 by next spring as the country works to increase vaccinations and determine if boosters are needed.
U.S. Defense officials awarded Moderna a $3.3 billion contract to produce 200 million COVID-19 by next spring as the country works to increase vaccinations and determine if boosters are needed.
Daily COVID-19 deaths in US hit lowest point since early pandemic
The U.S. is reaching a pair of encouraging milestones as the COVID-19 pandemic’s grip on the nation continues to loosen. COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have dipped below 300 a day for the first time since the outbreak's early days in March 2020.
The U.S. is reaching a pair of encouraging milestones as the COVID-19 pandemic’s grip on the nation continues to loosen. COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have dipped below 300 a day for the first time since the outbreak's early days in March 2020.
Child Tax Credit 2021: Here's who will receive monthly payments
Starting July 15, monthly child tax credit payments will begin going out to millions of American families. Here’s what you need to know.
Starting July 15, monthly child tax credit payments will begin going out to millions of American families. Here’s what you need to know.
Disney accused of tailoring offerings to wealthy families, pricing out loyal customers after COVID closures
Twitter users claim Disney's magic has become 'too expensive for many people, including children' and is 'only for the rich & famous.'
Twitter users claim Disney's magic has become 'too expensive for many people, including children' and is 'only for the rich & famous.'
Bills WR Cole Beasley would rather retire than follow NFL COVID-19 rules
Buffalo Bills receiver Cole Beasley does not plan to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and insists he will not follow rules jointly adopted by the NFL and NFLPA requiring unvaccinated players to stay clear of people.
Buffalo Bills receiver Cole Beasley does not plan to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and insists he will not follow rules jointly adopted by the NFL and NFLPA requiring unvaccinated players to stay clear of people.
US extends travel restrictions at Canada, Mexico borders through July 21
The U.S. extended restrictions with Canada and Mexico land borders on non-essential travel through July 21 amid the ongoing effort to limit COVID-19.
The U.S. extended restrictions with Canada and Mexico land borders on non-essential travel through July 21 amid the ongoing effort to limit COVID-19.
Tokyo Olympics to allow up to 10,000 local fans in venues
Toyko Olympics organizers have set a limit of 50% of capacity up to a maximum of 10,000 fans for all Olympic venues.
Toyko Olympics organizers have set a limit of 50% of capacity up to a maximum of 10,000 fans for all Olympic venues.
Father’s Day celebrations kick off ‘summer of freedom’ from virus
President Biden wants to celebrate Independence Day as a “summer of freedom” from the virus, but many may already feel a return to normalcy this Father’s Day.
President Biden wants to celebrate Independence Day as a “summer of freedom” from the virus, but many may already feel a return to normalcy this Father’s Day.
Medical experts sound concerns over those who opted not to get 2nd COVID-19 vaccine dose
According to data from the CDC, millions of people who received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine have opted not to get the second dose. Dr. Sunenshine with the Maricopa County Health Department says it is important that people get their second shot.
According to data from the CDC, millions of people who received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine have opted not to get the second dose. Dr. Sunenshine with the Maricopa County Health Department says it is important that people get their second shot.
Nasal spray could potentially treat COVID-19, NIH says
The director for the National Institutes of Health announced on June 15, that significant progress has been made on an experimental nasal spray that may hopefully be used to treat COVID-19.
The director for the National Institutes of Health announced on June 15, that significant progress has been made on an experimental nasal spray that may hopefully be used to treat COVID-19.
Americans lost 5.5 million collective years of life to COVID-19, Pew says
A recent report from the Pew Research Center found that COVID-19 accounted for more lost years of life among Americans than all accidental deaths combined in 2020.
A recent report from the Pew Research Center found that COVID-19 accounted for more lost years of life among Americans than all accidental deaths combined in 2020.