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Monkeypox Outbreak In US: CDC Tracks 200 Cases In 27 States
The CDC is closely monitoring about 200 cases of monkeypox across the U.S.
President Biden To Protect Those With Long-Term COVID-19 Under Disability Law
President Joe Biden says individuals with long-term COVID-19 could qualify under a major disability act.
COVID-19 Delta Variant Includes New Symptoms, Doctors Warn
Doctors say the Delta variant could cause symptoms different from those of the original virus, such as congestion and shortness of breath.
Alabama Governor Blames Unvaccinated Folks For Rise In Covid-19 Cases
Rise in Covid-19 cases among Americans prompts Alabama Gov. to call out "unvaccinated folks" in her state.
Dr. Fauci Advises Americans To Wear Masks Indoors As Delta Variant Spreads
Dr. Anthony Fauci says Americans "might want to consider" wearing masks indoors as the new Delta variant gains traction.
Statistics Support 'A Pandemic Of The Unvaccinated'
The U.S. looks to get back to normal but unvaccinated Americans are creating a pandemic of their own.
An Epidemic Hidden Behind A Pandemic: Drug Overdose Deaths Increased 30% In 2020
Drug overdose deaths increased almost 30% last year, reaching a record high numbers.
Is Florida Fumbling The Cruise Line Recovery?
Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and NCL have been slow to come around this summer.
Pfizer To Meet With US Health Officials Over Vaccine Booster
As new COVID-19 variants regenerate fear, Pfizer tries to push for authorization of a third vaccine shot to boost immunity.
CDC Says Vaccinated Students Can Go To School Maskless
The CDC released new mask guidelines allowing vaccinated students to attend classes without a mask, providing a glimpse of hope to students who will soon return to fall classes.
Eviction Moratorium Clock Looms Over The 7 Million Tenants Behind on Rent
The federal eviction moratorium is set to expire at the end of the month but that may not be enough time for the millions of Americans who are still behind on rent.
Pfizer Vaccine Booster Shot Not Needed At This Time, CDC And FDA Clarify
Pfizer on Thursday said it is witnessing a decline in the efficacy of its vaccine in preventing symptomatic cases of COVID-19.
5 Most Common COVID-19 Symptoms Now Include Headache, Runny Nose And Sneezing: Study
The COVID-19 symptoms recorded in the study varied depending on an individual's vaccination status and how many shots they've received.
Fully Vaccinated People 'Safe' From Delta COVID-19 Variant, No Need For Masks: CDC
Fully vaccinated people are "safe" from the delta strain of the coronavirus and no longer need to wear face masks, according to the CDC.
COVID Vaccine For Latinos: CDC Steps Up Efforts With WhatsApp To Increase Vaccinations
The CDC has partnered with WhatsApp in efforts to close vaccine disparity among the disproportionately unvaccinated Latino population.
'More Severe' COVID-19 Variant Is Spreading Across US, Accounts For 10% Of New Cases
With more and more cases of the Delta variant being reported in the US, experts urge people to get vaccinated to fight against the strain.
Heart Inflammation From Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines Higher Than Expected: CDC
The CDC said its vaccine safety monitor system received 275 reports of myocarditis or pericarditis in 16- to 24-year-olds who received their final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as of May 31.
Millions Of Americans May Be Evicted This Month As Eviction Ban Expires
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky signed the eviction moratorium in September 2020 as part of an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Infographic: Breakthrough COVID-19 Cases Remain Rare In US
COVID-19 transmission was still continuing at a high level during the week of April 24th to April 30th, proof of how vaccines successfully curbed the spread of the disease.
Honeywell Layoffs: 470 Staff To Be Terminated As N95 Mask Demand Drops
The layoffs come after the CDC on May 13 recommended that fully vaccinated individuals would no longer need to wear masks in most indoor and outdoor settings.
10,000 Fully Vaccinated Americans Still Contracted COVID-19, 160 Died: CDC Report
Health officials have reported a total of 10,262 COVID-19 infections among fully vaccinated adults in the United States.
More Americans Search For Fake Vaccine Cards As CDC Changes Mask Guidelines
Google data indicates that searches for fake COVID-19 cards spiked by 950%.
Dr. Fauci Says Current COVID Vaccine Won't Be Enough 'Within A Year Or So'
Experts warn that the limited lifespan of the COVID-19 vaccine and the rise of variants will mean boosted shots will be necessary to maintain immunity.
CDC Data Shows Rural Vaccination Lagging Behind Cities, Renewing Fears Of Disease Reservoirs
Rural areas have increasingly been the focus of vaccination efforts as inoculation rates falter. The Biden administration has even teamed up with NASCAR to help.
Landlords To Ask Supreme Court To Lift Eviction Freeze
The eviction moratorium, which began last September, is set to expire on June 30.
Despite CDC Guidance, Virus Experts Suggest Americans Wear Masks In Public
Some epidemiologists say mask-wearing will help protect people at high risk of developing severe cases of COVID-19.
Here's Why Biden Still Wears A Face Mask Despite Being Fully Vaccinated
Under the new guidelines, fully vaccinated people are allowed to attend small gatherings outdoors without a face mask.
CDC Guidelines After Vaccine: No More Mask For Outdoor Gatherings, Exercise
Individuals are considered fully vaccinated for COVID-19 two weeks after getting the second Moderna or Pfizer/BioNTech dose, or Johnson & Johnson's single dose.
New COVID Guidelines: Here's When American Can Go Maskless Outside
The CDC has just announced new outdoor guidelines for those that have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Good News: 1 In 4 US Adults Are Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19
The CDC's data come as the U.S. faces another surge in coronavirus cases caused by a highly infectious variant first detected in the U.K.