Hospital fire kills 18 coronavirus patients in India
A fire in a COVID-19 hospital ward in western India has killed 18 patients, as the country grapples with an unprecedented surge that has filled hospitals and crematoriums.
A fire in a COVID-19 hospital ward in western India has killed 18 patients, as the country grapples with an unprecedented surge that has filled hospitals and crematoriums.
Physicians suing USDA claim latest dietary guidelines cater to meat, dairy industries, not health of Americans
he plaintiffs said the guidelines promote the interest of the meat and dairy industries while disregarding data showing the harm meat and dairy can cause, such as cancer and digestive issues.
he plaintiffs said the guidelines promote the interest of the meat and dairy industries while disregarding data showing the harm meat and dairy can cause, such as cancer and digestive issues.
India COVID-19 outbreak: All adults now eligible for vaccine amid deadly surge in cases
Amid the devastating surge, only a fraction of India’s population will be able to afford the prices charged by private hospitals - leaving the government to immunize 900 million adults.
Amid the devastating surge, only a fraction of India’s population will be able to afford the prices charged by private hospitals - leaving the government to immunize 900 million adults.
'It’s safe. It’s effective. It’s free': Obama encourages youth vaccinations with TikTok PSA
Obama had previously teamed up with former presidents Clinton, Bush and Carter for a PSA showing them receiving their vaccines. But as vaccine eligibility expanded in April, Obama shifted his message to meet the next wave of recipients on their platform of choice.
Obama had previously teamed up with former presidents Clinton, Bush and Carter for a PSA showing them receiving their vaccines. But as vaccine eligibility expanded in April, Obama shifted his message to meet the next wave of recipients on their platform of choice.
Surprise teacher with EpiPen saved student's life during prom night
Raymond Custer had an allergic reaction to shrimp, and collapsed during prom. Thankfully, teachers at the Surprise school Raymond attends quickly stepped in.
Raymond Custer had an allergic reaction to shrimp, and collapsed during prom. Thankfully, teachers at the Surprise school Raymond attends quickly stepped in.
Rural Arizona counties hoping for more Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine doses
Now that a pause on the one-shot COVID-19 vaccine has been lifted, some Arizona counties are waiting for the vaccine to return, so that they can vaccinate more people against a disease that has disrupted the world for over a year.
Now that a pause on the one-shot COVID-19 vaccine has been lifted, some Arizona counties are waiting for the vaccine to return, so that they can vaccinate more people against a disease that has disrupted the world for over a year.
US-made Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses shipping to Canada, Mexico
Canada will start getting Pfizer doses from the U.S. next week. Pfizer also began shipping doses made at its Kalamazoo, Michigan plant to Mexico, according to Reuters.
Canada will start getting Pfizer doses from the U.S. next week. Pfizer also began shipping doses made at its Kalamazoo, Michigan plant to Mexico, according to Reuters.
Already received your 3rd stimulus check? A bonus payment could be on the way
Millions of Americans were sent a third round of stimulus checks in March.
Millions of Americans were sent a third round of stimulus checks in March.
US health officials say anxiety caused COVID-19 vaccine reactions in 5 states
U.S. health officials concluded that anxiety caused fainting, dizziness and other short-term reactions in dozens of people at coronavirus vaccine clinics in five states.
U.S. health officials concluded that anxiety caused fainting, dizziness and other short-term reactions in dozens of people at coronavirus vaccine clinics in five states.
TSA to extend mask requirements for all travelers through September
The TSA announced on Friday it will be extending mask requirements for all travelers through Sept. 13, 2021.
The TSA announced on Friday it will be extending mask requirements for all travelers through Sept. 13, 2021.
3 Colorado police officers resign after video of arrest of 73-year-old woman with dementia
Three Colorado police officers involved in the arrest of a 73-year-old woman with dementia who was shown being pushed to the ground and handcuffed on body camera footage have resigned.
Three Colorado police officers involved in the arrest of a 73-year-old woman with dementia who was shown being pushed to the ground and handcuffed on body camera footage have resigned.
More than 100 million people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in US, CDC says
Disneyland has reopened in Southern California. Cruise lines are welcoming the news that they could be sailing again in the U.S. by midsummer.
Disneyland has reopened in Southern California. Cruise lines are welcoming the news that they could be sailing again in the U.S. by midsummer.
Biden says it’s 'tough call' on whether to mandate COVID-19 vaccines in military
President Joe Biden said he would leave the issue to the military of whether to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for service members once the shots are fully approved by the FDA.
President Joe Biden said he would leave the issue to the military of whether to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for service members once the shots are fully approved by the FDA.
Arizona doctors, clinics can order COVID-19 vaccine starting May 3
Dr. Cara Christ, director of the Arizona Department of Health Services, announced eligible physicians and local health care providers will no longer have to rely on allocations from their county public health department.
Dr. Cara Christ, director of the Arizona Department of Health Services, announced eligible physicians and local health care providers will no longer have to rely on allocations from their county public health department.
India's COVID-19 crisis: How to help
COVID-19 is overwhelming India's health care system. Hospitals and clinics desperately need oxygen concentrators. Several nonprofits are on the ground to help. Here is how you can help them do their jobs.
COVID-19 is overwhelming India's health care system. Hospitals and clinics desperately need oxygen concentrators. Several nonprofits are on the ground to help. Here is how you can help them do their jobs.
Elderly woman spreads love during pandemic by waving every day to strangers on street corner
Helen Jusic, 84, stands at an intersection in her neighborhood and waves at every single person who drives past.
Helen Jusic, 84, stands at an intersection in her neighborhood and waves at every single person who drives past.
The Magic Returns: Disneyland, Disney's California Adventure Park reopen to guests
Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park reopened to visitors on Friday after an unprecedented 13-month closure in what tourism officials hope is a sign of the state’s rebound from the pandemic.
Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park reopened to visitors on Friday after an unprecedented 13-month closure in what tourism officials hope is a sign of the state’s rebound from the pandemic.
While de Blasio calls for fully reopening NYC on July 1, Cuomo responds it's his call
Pointing to a successful effort to vaccinate millions of New Yorkers from the coronavirus, Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city will fully reopen on July 1.
Pointing to a successful effort to vaccinate millions of New Yorkers from the coronavirus, Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city will fully reopen on July 1.
Houston-area nurse says she was terminated for declining the COVID-19 vaccine
A Houston-area woman says she was a nurse at Houston Methodist for about 10 years until this week. Michelle Fuentes says she was terminated for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
A Houston-area woman says she was a nurse at Houston Methodist for about 10 years until this week. Michelle Fuentes says she was terminated for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
3-year-old Helena on ventilator after being shot in head during drive-by shooting in North Houston
A 3-year-old girl remains in the hospital in critical condition after she was shot in the head, caught in the crossfire of a deadly drive-by shooting. Her parents are now speaking out, asking for the public’s help.
A 3-year-old girl remains in the hospital in critical condition after she was shot in the head, caught in the crossfire of a deadly drive-by shooting. Her parents are now speaking out, asking for the public’s help.