21 people charged with $150M in COVID-19 fraud, DOJ reports
The Justice Department announced Wednesday that 21 people have been charged in the past nine days as part of a nationwide enforcement push to root out those who exploit the pandemic through health care fraud schemes.
COVID-19 re-infection can happen sooner than you think, CDC study says
Previous COVID-19 infections may not protect you for long against new variants of the disease, a new CDC study says.
DOJ will appeal federal judge’s mask ruling for public transport if CDC deems it necessary
The U.S. Department of Justice says it will appeal a ruling that eliminated COVID-19 mask mandates for public transportation if the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) deems it necessary.
Masks are now optional at Orlando International Airport, spokesperson says
Passengers are no longer required to wear masks at Orlando International Airport and Orlanfo Sanford International Airport, joining Tampa International Airport and others after a judge ruled against the national mandate on Monday.
Federal mask mandate appeal depends on CDC, Biden administration says
Major airlines and airports in places like Dallas, Atlanta, Los Angeles and Salt Lake City quickly switched to a mask-optional policy.
Mask mandates: Here's where face coverings are still enforced in public settings
A decision by a federal judge in Florida to throw out a national mask mandate in public transportation across the U.S. has created a patchwork of rules that vary by location.
CDC launches new center to forecast infectious diseases
The new U.S. government center aims to become the National Weather Service for infectious diseases.
Face masks now optional on major American airlines, effective immediately
A federal judge in Florida struck down the national mask mandate covering airlines and other public transportation Monday, and the Biden administration said the rule would not be enforced while federal agencies decide how to respond to the judge’s order.
Philadelphia mask mandate: City begins reinforcing indoor mask mandate Monday
Philadelphia's reinstatement of the mask mandate will begin Monday, one week after it was announced the requirement would return due to a rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
9-year-old shot waiting for Easter photos gets visit from the Easter Bunny
The 9-year-old girl was shot while waiting in line for family photos with the Easter Bunny. On Sunday a special Easter Bunny gave her a visit.
Couple celebrates 70 years of marriage
Nancy and Melvin got married on January 6th, 1952. She wore her original wedding dress to celebrate their 70th anniversary.
It’s not over: COVID-19 cases are on the rise again in US
Yet again, the U.S. is trudging into what could be another COVID-19 surge, with cases rising nationally and in most states after a two-month decline.
1st COVID-19 breath test given emergency use authorization by FDA
The Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization for what it says is the first device that can detect COVID-19 in breath samples.
If you have COVID-related brain fog, these tips from a doctor may help
Brain fog is one of the most common and frustrating symptoms of Long COVID. An infectious disease specialist who heads up at Atlanta Long COVID clinic shares some tips that might help ease memory loss and other cognitive difficulties.
Teen girls who visited ER with eating disorders doubled during pandemic, CDC says
The number of teen girls who visited U.S. emergency rooms for eating disorders doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic, and visits for tic disorders tripled, the CDC said.
CDC extends travel mask requirement to May 3 amid uptick in COVID-19 cases
The CDC extended the order, which was to expire on April 18, by two weeks to monitor an uptick in COVID-19 cases.
Global COVID-19 cases and deaths fall for 3rd consecutive week, WHO says
WHO said the decreases “should be interpreted with caution” as numerous countries where COVID is starting to subside have also dismantled testing programs.
Foundation Academy senior basketball player wins national courage award
Out of hundreds of nominations, Foundation Academy senior, Justin Williams wins the Jersey Mike's Naismith High School Basketball Courage Award.
Rep. Tlaib tests positive for COVID-19 amid high-profile D.C. surge
“I've tested positive for COVID-19,” the representative from Michigan tweeted Monday.
101-year-old earns honorary high school diploma after dropping out in the 1930s
A centenarian from West Virginia has fulfilled a lifelong goal of becoming a high school graduate.