US Olympians 100% vaccinated, chief medical officer says

Chief Medical Officer Jonathan Finnoff says all American Olympians headed to Beijing have been vaccinated, and not one of them sought a medical exemption.

NFL ends daily COVID-19 testing for vaccinated and unvaccinated players

NFL players will no longer be subjected to daily COVID-19 testing, regardless of their vaccination status, according to a memo sent to all 32 clubs.

CDC: Vaccine, previous infection offered added protection against delta

A recent CDC report found that those who were vaccinated and survived a COVID-19 infection were more protected from delta than those who were vaccinated but did not previously contract the virus

N95 masks: Where to find them for free

What exactly are N95 masks, where can you buy them, and when can you find them for free? We explain.

Arizona governor sues Biden administration to keep school anti-mask mandate rules

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey sued the Biden administration on Jan. 21 over its demand that the state stop sending millions in federal COVID-19 relief money to schools that don't have mask requirements or that close due to COVID-19 outbreaks.

COVID-19 detector: Wearable ‘Fresh Air Clip' can detect virus, study finds

Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health developed an easy-to-clip-on device called the ‘Fresh Air Clip’ that can help detect low levels of SARS-COV-2.

Pfizer pills effective against omicron, vaccine-maker's studies show

Pfizer Inc. said laboratory testing showed its COVID-19 pill Paxlovid appears to be effective against the omicron variant of the coronavirus.

Arizona Rep. Raul Grijalva tests positive for coronavirus

"We all have a role to play to protect our loved ones from COVID-19 and the risk of hospitalization, especially while Arizona is experiencing this surge," Grijalva tweeted.

Unemployment claims climb to 286,000, the most since October

Jobless claims rose for the third straight week — by 55,000 to 286,000, highest since mid-October, the Labor Department reported Thursday.

COVID-19: Europe considers new strategy of accepting the virus

The idea to deal with COVID-19 in Europe is to move from crisis mode to control mode, approaching the virus in much the same way countries deal with flu or measles.

Hawaii considers COVID-19 booster shot requirement for all visitors

During an interview on Honolulu Star Advertiser’s “Spotlight Hawaii” last week, Gov. David Ige said he was considering requiring booster shots for all visitors to the islands as cases of COVID-19 surge.

Carhartt defends COVID-19 vaccine mandate, citing workplace safety

Carhartt said its COVID-19 mandate is to protect its workforce. The company stands behind the policy despite backlash from some people.

Starbucks ending employee vaccine mandate after Supreme Court ruling

Starbucks is no longer requiring its U.S. workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, reversing a policy it announced earlier this month.