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Here’s What Experts Are Saying About COVID Safety On Labor Day
Here is how you can stay safe on today’s Labor Day.
Could New COVID Strain Cause A Third Surge? Here’s Fauci’s Response To ‘Mu’
Mu strain was added to the World Health Organization's watch list.
New Report Finds US Wasted 15 Million COVID-19 Vaccines
New government data contradicts CDC report on number of vaccines wasted.
Unvaccinated People Should Avoid Labor Day Weekend Travel As Delta Spreads, Says CDC
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky says unvaccinated people should not travel on Labor Day weekend for health and safety reasons.
Ohio Judge Allows Ivermectin As Treatment For A COVID Patient, Ignoring FDA Warnings
The order will allow a COVID patient to be administered 30 milligrams of ivermectin daily for three weeks.
Eviction Crisis Looms As SCOTUS Strikes Down CDC Moratorium
The Supreme Court has struck down the CDC's eviction moratorium citing congressional action will be necessary if a new one were to be implemented. The move puts millions of renters at risk of being evicted in the next two months if swift congressional action is not taken.
COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters May Not Be Annual Thing As Scientists Question Need
As the world sees a stark gap between vaccination rates in different countries, the U.S. prepares for third dose rollout.
As COVID Cases Spike, Alabama Hospitals Run Out Of ICU Beds
Alabama reported “negative 29” ICU beds as COVID cases surge.
It Took A Global Pandemic For the CDC To Create A Disease-Forecasting Center
CDC hopes to identify emerging health threats before they become a global pandemic.
When Will COVID Booster Shots Be Available? First Date For Third US Dose Revealed
As plans to roll out COVID boosters are revealed, health care workers and nursing home residents are first in line.
COVID-19 Booster Shot: Who Is Eligible For A Third Vaccine Jab?
Immunocompromised patients would not be required to show prescriptions or a doctor's note to receive the third dose.
Supreme Court Partially Blocks New York’s Eviction Moratorium, Leaving Tenants At Risk
Tenants now have to prove economic hardship in court rather than filling a form to prevent eviction.
CDC Doubles Down On Urging Pregnant Women To Get COVID-19 Vaccine
The CDC is urging all pregnant women to get vaccinated along with breastfeeding women, women trying to get pregnant, and women who may get pregnant in the future.
What Is Melioidosis? Very Rare Illness Kills 2 In US
Four cases have been recorded in the U.S., all in different states.
BravoCon 2021 Officially Canceled ‘Out Of Caution’ Amid COVID-19 Spike
The organizers of BravoCon 2021 have ultimately decided to cancel the event as more cases of COVID-19 transmissions have been reported.
11 Million Americans Still Behind On Rent, People Of Color Suffering The Hardest
How much renters are affected by the rent moratorium varies widely across the nation.
United Airlines Explains Why It's Requiring Proof Of Vaccination From All Its Employees
United Airlines employees have until the fall to get vaccinated.
US Plans To Give Third Booster Shot To Immunocompromised Americans, Fauci Says
As the Delta variant continues to spread and cause more hospitalizations, U.S. officials work on getting a Covid-19 booster shot t0 Americans with compromised immune systems.
COVID-19 Hospitalizations And Deaths Increased 40%, Cases Hit 100,000 Daily Average
While Americans may want to enjoy their hot summer months, new statistics remind the unvaccinated of the imminent threat.
Eviction Moratorium Extension Until Oct. 3: Who Is Covered By The New Ban?
The new two-month ban will cover parts of the country that are experiencing a “substantial” or “high” spread of the novel coronavirus.
70% Of Americans Have Now Taken One Dose Of Vaccine, A Month Later Than Biden Goal
President Joe Biden reached his goal of getting 70% of eligible Americans partially vaccinated as the Delta variant remains a deadly threat.
Delta Variant 'Spreads Like Wildfire' As Cases Continue To Rise In US
The Delta variant is spreading "like wildfire" as new cases in the U.S. continue to rise. 99% of hospitalizations and deaths have been unvaccinated people.
Future COVID-19 Variant Will Lead To ‘Vaccine Failure,’ Scientists Warn
In a paper published by the UK Government’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies, British academics said they believe the eradication of COVID-19 is “unlikely.”
Dr. Fauci Blames Unvaccinated Americans For Spreading COVID-19 Amid Delta Variant Concerns
Dr. Anthony Fauci believes things will get worse amid the spread of the Delta variant.
CDC Says Delta Variant Is Equally Contagious As Chickenpox
The delta variant is equally contagious as chickenpox, according to a document released by the CDC.
Biden Calls On Congress To Extend Eviction Ban As July 31 Deadline Looms
President Biden urges Congress to extend eviction moratorium and cites Delta cases as an impending concern for tenants.
Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy Drops To 84% After 6 Months, Booster Effective For Delta
Pfizer's vaccine efficacy drops by 6% every two months, according to the study, which involved more than 44,000 people across the United States and other countries.
Apple Stores To Require Masks For Both Fully Vaccinated, Unvaccinated Customers
The move comes a few days after the company said it was pushing back its return-to-office plans.
CDC Mask Mandate: Which Masks To Use Against COVID-19 Delta Variant
Amid a surge in cases and growing concern over the Delta variant, experts now advise the public to resume wearing face masks indoors whether they are fully vaccinated or not.
CDC Announces New Mask Guidelines As Delta Variant Gains Steam
The CDC recommends people wear masks indoors regardless of vaccination status in places with high Covid transmission rates.