Tag: virus
Mounting confusion over mask mandates
Following the CDC’s new guidance that fully vaccinated people can stop wearing masks, many businesses and public establishments have quickly changed mask policies. source
Calls to investigate Wuhan lab grow in search for answers on COVID-19 origins
Most scientists say they believe the virus emerged naturally, but U.S. intelligence says secret research may have taken place at the lab. #COVID19 #Wuhan #WuhanInstituteofVirology…
Former White House COVID-19 adviser on successes, failures of virus response
Andy Slavitt, former White House senior adviser for COVID-19 response under the Biden administration, discusses his new book “Preventable,” and the investigation into COVID’s origins….
Fight against highly contagious COVID-19 delta variant
Los Angeles is recommending masks in public indoor spaces, including people who are vaccinated. A preliminary Moderna study found it is effective against several other…
Tokyo virus cases near 2,000 a day on eve of Olympics
Tokyo hit a six-month high in new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, and at least 91 people in the Olympic bubble tested positive, including 10 athletes….
US averaging 57,000 new COVID-19 cases per day due to delta variant
Major League Baseball had to postpone a game due to breakthrough infections. ABC News’ Mona Kosar Abdi reports on what’s being announced today in Washington….
CDC: ‘War has changed’ as dangerous delta variant spreads l WNT
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the delta variant is more infectious than the common cold or seasonal flu and that vaccinated people…
Health department warns of growing number of COVID-19 cases in Louisiana
Louisiana Lt. Governor Nungesser talks about the cancellation of Jazz Fest due to rising COVID numbers in the state. source
Rep. Steve Scalise gets 2nd vaccine dose, urges Louisianans to get their shots
The Republican congressman discusses the surge in COVID-19 cases as well as mask and vaccine mandates. source
Texas health official on COVID surge: ‘It’s frustrating that we are here again’
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Austin, Texas, Medical Director Dr. Desmar Walkes, who says hospitals are overwhelmed with largely unvaccinated patients, including three children…
FDA expected authorization of 3rd booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine for weakened immune systems
The FDA is expected to authorize a third booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine today for people with weakened immune systems. Plus, extreme weather is…
US averaging more than 110,000 new daily COVID-19 cases
More than 75,000 COVID-19 patients are hospitalized across the country, and there are roughly 9,300 new hospitalizations a day. Florida has the highest rate of…
Louisiana reports deadliest day of COVID-19
COVID-19 deaths are surging, with an average of 700 new cases a day, which is 2 1/2 times more than July. Dr. Anthony Fauci said…
Data supports booster shots increasing COVID-19 protection
Pfizer is seeking full Food and Drug Administration authorization for its COVID-19 booster shot, and Johnson & Johnson released new data that showed its booster…
Florida COVID-19 cases and deaths hit record highs | ABC News
Health officials forecast that nearly 100,000 more Americans could die from COVID-19 between now and Dec. 1. Also, some hospitals in central Florida are running…
The battle over masking in schools
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona talks about an investigation into five states on whether mask mandate bans constitute civil rights violations for students. source
The Rundown: Top headlines today: Aug. 31, 2021
Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines. source
NFL season kicks off with new COVID-19 policies in place
The defending champion Buccaneers take on the Dallas Cowboys Thursday night in Tampa. source
The Breakdown: Justice Dept. sues Texas over abortion ban
Plus, President Joe Biden is expected to announce new vaccine mandates for businesses and federal workers. source
Pfizer announces timeline for child vaccinations
The company said they expect to submit COVID-19 vaccine data for children 5 to 11 years old to the FDA by the end of the…
