Columbus Day Parade marks first large-scale spectacle in NYC since pandemic

The Columbus Day Parade was back on in New York City for the 77th year after it was canceled last year due to COVID. More than 100 different groups marched up Fifth Avenue from the 40s to the 70s in Manhattan.

Merck seeks FDA authorization of antiviral COVID-19 pill

Merck asked the FDA to authorize its pill against COVID-19 in what would add an entirely new and easy-to-use weapon against the pandemic.

Fauci OKs trick-or-treating this Halloween

Dr. Anthony Fauci said families can feel safe trick-or-treating outdoors this Halloween as America's COVID-19 cases decline, especially for those who are vaccinated.

Newsmaker Saturday - Charles Payne & Robert Sewell
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This week on Newsmaker Saturday, we talk to Charles Payne with FOX Business about government spending. We also speak with employment attorney, Robert Sewell, about employee rights when it pertains to COVID vaccine mandates.

Valleywise Health offers walk-up flu vaccinations at several sites
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Drive-thru and walk-up flu vaccination sites were available Saturday at Valleywise Health locations. Children, adults, and seniors, could get a flu shot for free. The CDC is urging both flu and COVID-19 shots to avoid a possible "twin-demic" scenario which could overwhelm hospitals this winter.

Man sentenced in COVID-19 relief business loan fraud case

David Staveley, 54, of Andover, Massachusetts, and an accomplice were the first people in the country accused of fraudulently seeking Paycheck Protection Program loans when they were first charged in May 2020.

School nurses stretched thin amid nationwide staff shortage amid COVID-19

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the nation, school nurses are being stretched thin. Several districts say trying to hire more staff is proving difficult. FOX's Stephanie Bennett reports.

NIH: Moderna COVID-19 vaccine generates long-lasting immune memory cells

A recent report from the NIH found that the Moderna vaccine generates long-lasting memory cells that linger in the body to help fight unwanted illness.

Arizona Gov. Ducey defies federal order to stop using COVID-19 money for anti-mask grants

The governor had launched a multimillion-dollar grant program in August that gave families $7,000 vouchers if they wanted to move their kids to schools that don't require masks or COVID-19 vaccines.

President Biden talks vaccine mandates during Chicago visit

President Joe Biden took his vaccination campaign to the Chicago area on Thursday. It was a quick trip — only three hours.

New vaccine mandate takes effect for large outdoor events in LA County

The mandate will apply to any ticketed, outdoor gathering of 10,000 people or more, including sporting events, concerts and theme parks such as Six Flags Magic Mountain and Universal Studios. All attendees, regardless of vaccination status, must wear a face covering at events.

More than 120K US kids had primary caregivers die during pandemic

The number of U.S. children orphaned during the COVID-19 pandemic may be larger than previously estimated, a new study suggests.

People who get vaccinated can drive a lap around Delaware speedway

Dover International Speedway is offering the chance to drive around its “Monster Mile” to people who get vaccinated against COVID-19 at the racetrack later this month.