Millions of Biden's free COVID at-home tests still unclaimed
Nearly half of the 500 million free COVID-19 tests that the Biden administration recently made available to Americans still haven’t been claimed as virus cases plummet and people feel less urgency to test.
New CDC mask guidance says many healthy Americans can finally unmask
Most Americans live in places where healthy people, including students in schools, can safely take a break from wearing masks under new U.S. guidelines released Friday.
California convoy opposing COVID-19 mandates hits the road
A small convoy of truckers demanding an end to coronavirus mandates began a cross-country drive from California to Washington, D.C. Convoy vehicles carried signs with slogans such as “Legalize freedom” and “Let them breathe.”
Boris Johnson scraps remaining COVID-19 restrictions in England
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he is scrapping the last COVID restrictions in England, including the requirement for people who have tested positive to self-isolate -- as part of a plan to treat the virus like other illnesses such as the flu.
Carnival Cruise Line to relax mask policy next month
The company says that starting March 1, masks will be recommended but they won't be required.
TGH focused on present, while also preparing facility for future pandemics
For more than a year, leaders at Tampa General Hospital's Global Emerging Diseases Institute have become well versed in COVID-19 and how to treat it. But they're also looking down the road.
Queen Elizabeth II tests positive for COVID
The 95-year-old monarch is experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms.
Pandemic headed in right direction as companies ease COVID restrictions, doctors say
Several companies have announced plans this week to ease COVID-19 requirements for masks and mandates.
Publix ends mask mandate for fully vaccinated employees
Publix employees who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will no longer be required to wear a face covering at work.
New Zealand authorities blare Barry Manilow and 'Macarena' in attempt to disperse vaccine protesters
Thousands of protesters are refusing to leave after setting up camp on the grounds of New Zealand's Parliament to rail against the country's COVID-19 vaccine mandate -- a move inspired by the Canadian trucker protests.
Highlands County livestock auction lifts up family devastated by COVID-19
A family devastated by COVID-19 is being held together by an outpouring of support from their community.
California mask mandate ignored by high-profile celebrities spotted enjoying Super Bowl LVI
Everyone who attended Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium was given a mask. Few in the stands were seen wearing them.
City of Boston apologizes for accidentally emailing out names of unvaccinated employees: Report
The City of Boston is apologizing for accidentally sending out an email with the names of about 100 employees, disclosing that they were unvaccinated and had tested positive for COVID-19.
What is bebtelovimab? US authorizes new antibody drug to fight omicron
U.S. health regulators on Friday authorized bebtelovimab, a new antibody drug that targets the omicron variant, a key step in restocking the nation's arsenal against the latest version of COVID-19.
Nevada, Vegas casinos rescind mask mandates effective immediately
Nevada and its casinos have rescinded requirements for people to wear masks in public, joining most other U.S. states lifting restrictions that were imposed to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
COVID-19 leads to stillbirths in infected women, destroys placenta, study finds
New research suggests the coronavirus can invade and destroy the placenta and lead to stillbirths in infected women.
Trucker protest, days-long blockade at U.S.-Canada border shuts down auto factories
The "Freedom Truck Convoy" has set up a days-long blockade at the US-Canada border to protest Canada's COVID-19 vaccine mandates for cross-border travel. The demonstration has caused massive gridlock at one of the busiest border crossings in the world, and has now forced several automakers to shut down or reduce operations at their factories.
Ambassador Bridge closure: Michigan Gov. Whitmer calls on Canada to reopen traffic
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is calling on Canadian authorities to reopen the Ambassador Bridge as it is threatening the state's economy the longer the protests drag on.
Prince Charles self-isolating after testing positive for COVID a second time
Prince Charles has tested positive for COVID-19 and is self-isolating, his office said Thursday. The heir to the throne previously contracted the virus in March 2020.
Kingwood mom who survived COVID-19, 3 strokes, heart attack while pregnant names baby after doctor
Diana Crouch, a Kingwood mother of five, survived COVID-19, three strokes and a heart attack while pregnant and delivered a baby boy, who is now named after a doctor who had faith she would make it during her four-month hospitalization.