Florida feed store hides Ivermectin to prevent misuse by COVID-19 patients
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried says the Florida Poison Control Center is seeing an uptick in calls and cases from people taking Ivermectin, a medication used to treat parasites in cows and horses.
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried says the Florida Poison Control Center is seeing an uptick in calls and cases from people taking Ivermectin, a medication used to treat parasites in cows and horses.
Alabama health official says there’s ‘no room’ for rising COVID-19 death toll
“There is no room to put these bodies," Dr. Scott Harris said in a news conference this week.
“There is no room to put these bodies," Dr. Scott Harris said in a news conference this week.
Cook County judge strips mother of parental rights because she is not vaccinated
A mother says a Cook County judge has taken away her parental rights after learning that she is not vaccinated against COVID-19.
A mother says a Cook County judge has taken away her parental rights after learning that she is not vaccinated against COVID-19.
Teacher took off mask for read-aloud and infected half the class with COVID-19, CDC report says
Health officials investigated a COVID-19 delta outbreak at an elementary school in California and found an unvaccinated, infected teacher who read aloud to students without a mask started the spread.
Health officials investigated a COVID-19 delta outbreak at an elementary school in California and found an unvaccinated, infected teacher who read aloud to students without a mask started the spread.
Arizona reports nearly 3,900 COVID cases as surge continues
The 3,893 additional cases and 55 deaths reported Saturday increased Arizona’s pandemic totals to 1,005,864 cases and 18,779 deaths, according to the state’s coronavirus dashboard.
The 3,893 additional cases and 55 deaths reported Saturday increased Arizona’s pandemic totals to 1,005,864 cases and 18,779 deaths, according to the state’s coronavirus dashboard.
COVID-19 contact tracing takes back seat during latest surge
Health officials say with the overwhelming number of new cases, they’re not able to track every case and instead try to focus on infections that could have exposed large numbers of people or vulnerable groups.
Health officials say with the overwhelming number of new cases, they’re not able to track every case and instead try to focus on infections that could have exposed large numbers of people or vulnerable groups.
US intelligence agencies remain divided on origins of COVID-19
U.S. intelligence agencies are still divided on the origins of the coronavirus, but believe China’s leaders did not know about the virus before the start of the global pandemic.
U.S. intelligence agencies are still divided on the origins of the coronavirus, but believe China’s leaders did not know about the virus before the start of the global pandemic.
Governor’s school mask-mandate ban illegal and unsupported, judge rules
A Florida judge ruled Governor Ron DeSantis's executive order banning mask mandates in schools was unconstitutional, while also rejecting many of the anti-mask claims DeSantis made when issuing the ban back in July.
A Florida judge ruled Governor Ron DeSantis's executive order banning mask mandates in schools was unconstitutional, while also rejecting many of the anti-mask claims DeSantis made when issuing the ban back in July.
Brutal benchmark: Arizona passes 1 million COVID-19 cases
The Arizona Department of Health Services on Friday reported 3,707 new cases of COVID-19 and 63 additional deaths. Over 18,000 deaths from the virus have now been reported.
The Arizona Department of Health Services on Friday reported 3,707 new cases of COVID-19 and 63 additional deaths. Over 18,000 deaths from the virus have now been reported.
End of eviction ban will allow pandemic lockouts to resume
After the Supreme Court struck down a COVID-19 eviction moratorium that was instituted by the CDC, some are preparing for what could be a wave of eviction requests.
After the Supreme Court struck down a COVID-19 eviction moratorium that was instituted by the CDC, some are preparing for what could be a wave of eviction requests.
COVID-19 cases jump at Arkansas schools in 2nd week of classes
Arkansas ranks fifth in the country for new virus cases per capita, according to researchers at John Hopkins University.
Arkansas ranks fifth in the country for new virus cases per capita, according to researchers at John Hopkins University.
Half of US kids between 12 and 17 have received COVID-19 vaccine
The White House called it a “major milestone” Friday in its continuous effort to vaccinate adolescents.
The White House called it a “major milestone” Friday in its continuous effort to vaccinate adolescents.
Rev. Jesse Jackson moved to rehab facility, wife moved to ICU following COVID-19 diagnosis
Rev. Jesse Jackson has been moved to a rehab facility, and his wife, Jacqueline Jackson, has been moved to the ICU following their recent COVID-19 diagnosis, their family announced Friday.
Rev. Jesse Jackson has been moved to a rehab facility, and his wife, Jacqueline Jackson, has been moved to the ICU following their recent COVID-19 diagnosis, their family announced Friday.
'It's mentally exhausting': Arizona nurse shares highs, lows of 18-months COVID-19 fight
A full 18 months into Arizona’s fight against the coronavirus, 1 million confirmed virus cases and more than 18,000 deaths later, ICU nurse Caroline Maloney is at times upbeat, at times dejected.
A full 18 months into Arizona’s fight against the coronavirus, 1 million confirmed virus cases and more than 18,000 deaths later, ICU nurse Caroline Maloney is at times upbeat, at times dejected.
Kid Rock cancels Billy Bob’s concerts after he said band has COVID-19
Kid Rock’s shows at Billy Bob’s Texas this weekend have been canceled after he said “over half” of his band members have COVID-19.
Kid Rock’s shows at Billy Bob’s Texas this weekend have been canceled after he said “over half” of his band members have COVID-19.
Fed to end ultra-low interest rates if hiring keeps improving, Powell says
Should hiring continue to improve, Chair Jerome Powell said the Federal Reserve will dial back its ultra-low interest rates policies later this year.
Should hiring continue to improve, Chair Jerome Powell said the Federal Reserve will dial back its ultra-low interest rates policies later this year.
'I miss my son': Chicago mom loses her 12-year-old boy to COVID
Since the pandemic began last year, nine children 15 years old or younger have died from COVID-19 in Cook County
Since the pandemic began last year, nine children 15 years old or younger have died from COVID-19 in Cook County
‘He always followed her’: Polk husband dies a few days after wife’s death; both tested positive for COVID-19
A Polk County husband and wife who were battling COVID-19 for weeks passed away just a few days apart. Both had underlying health conditions and were unvaccinated. "I have such loving and beautiful angels looking over me now," their daughter said.
A Polk County husband and wife who were battling COVID-19 for weeks passed away just a few days apart. Both had underlying health conditions and were unvaccinated. "I have such loving and beautiful angels looking over me now," their daughter said.
COVID-19 surge: South Dakota cases increase nearly 4 times over 2 weeks
The number of COVID-19 cases in South Dakota increased significantly over a span of two weeks following one of the most popular motorcycle enthusiast rallies in the country which drew hundreds of thousands of people.
The number of COVID-19 cases in South Dakota increased significantly over a span of two weeks following one of the most popular motorcycle enthusiast rallies in the country which drew hundreds of thousands of people.
COVID-19 vaccine efficacy wanes under delta variant, study shows
While the COVID-19 vaccines showed to be effective against the delta variant, their protection decreased over time, weakening significantly within three months.
While the COVID-19 vaccines showed to be effective against the delta variant, their protection decreased over time, weakening significantly within three months.