CDC: COVID risk levels on cruise ships lowered to moderate, but passengers should be fully vaccinated
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that getting on a cruise ship is less risky than it was earlier this year. Cruise shipsRead More
Pfizer asks US to allow 4th COVID vaccine dose for seniors
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pfizer and its partner BioNTech asked U.S. regulators Tuesday to authorize an additional booster dose of their COVID-19 vaccine for seniors, sayingRead More
A 4th dose of Covid-19 vaccine will be needed, Pfizer’s CEO says, but the company is working on a shot to handle all variants
(CNN) — To help fend off another wave of Covid-19, people will need a fourth dose of vaccine, Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla told CBS on Sunday. “ManyRead More
War in Ukraine could make the COVID-19 pandemic worse, WHO says
(CNN) — The World Health Organization (WHO) said Sunday it is concerned the war in Ukraine could worsen the COVID-19 pandemic, and it is trying to doRead More
Obama tests positive for COVID-19, says he’s ‘feeling fine’
(AP) — Former President Barack Obama said on Sunday that he had tested positive for the coronavirus, though he’s feeling relatively healthy and his wife, Michelle,Read More
US extends mask rule for travel while weighing new approach
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials are extending the requirement for masks on planes and public transportation for one more month — through mid-April — whileRead More
2 years ago, WHO declared coronavirus a pandemic
Two years ago today, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the spread of the coronavirus a pandemic. Since then, worldwide, more than six million peopleRead More
US to ease nationwide mask mandate on transit next month
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is developing guidance that will ease the nationwide mask mandate for public transit next month,Read More
Unvaccinated Djokovic says he is out of Indian Wells, Miami
Novak Djokovic said that he will not be able to compete at tennis tournaments in Indian Wells, California, or Miami because he is unvaccinated andRead More
Florida to recommend against COVID vaccines for healthy kids
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo said Monday that the state will formally recommend against COVID-19 vaccinations for healthy children. LadapoRead More