‘In crisis’: North Dakota hospital seeking 300 nurses amid COVID-19 surge
One of North Dakota’s largest hospital systems is in desperate need of additional nurses amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
3 medical boards support action against doctors who spread COVID-19 misinformation
The Federation of State Medical Boards said in its July statement that any physicians who create and spread false information about COVID-19 are subject to suspension or having their medical licenses revoked.
Family, colleagues pray for Polk teacher hospitalized with COVID-19
“I wish the governor could see my son on a ventilator and explain to me why he thinks my son doesn’t deserve to be protected while he teaches,” his mother offered.
Wisconsin, Virginia report measles cases among Afghan refugees
Six people who recently traveled to the United States, housed at Fort McCoy in Wisconsin and in Virginia, after fleeing the Taliban in Afghanistan have been diagnosed with measles.
Rising COVID-19 cases, deaths wipe out months of pandemic progress
COVID-19 deaths and cases in the U.S. have climbed to levels not seen since last winter, wiping out months of progress and potentially bolstering President Joe Biden’s argument for sweeping new vaccination requirements.
Pediatric COVID-19 cases ‘exponentially’ increased over summer, AAP says
There was about a 240% increase in pediatric COVID-19 cases from early July to early September, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Hillsborough County offers $500, extra vacation days as incentives for employees to get COVID-19 vaccine
County Administrator Bonnie Wise sent out an email Monday to employees, offering two extra "vaccine incentive leave" days as well as $500 as a "vaccination incentive" to those who show proof of vaccination.
Army: ‘Relief of duties, discharge’ possible for those who refuse COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. Army announced Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for soldiers is being implemented, saying those who refuse could face relief of duties or discharge.
SoCal nurse, husband leave behind 5 kids, including newborn, after dying of COVID-19
A Southern California nurse leaves behind five children, including a newborn, and her husband after dying of COVID-19.
Comedian Jim Breuer cancels shows at venues requiring vaccinations, calls policies 'segregation'
"Due to the segregation of them forcing people to show up with vaccinations, prove you're vaccinated, to prove that you've had a shot -- I am absolutely not doing those shows," Breuer said.
Jeff Bridges' lymphoma in remission, says COVID bout made cancer fight 'look like a piece of cake'
The Oscar winner and his wife, Susan, contracted coronavirus in January
Family struggles to keep young transplant recipient safe during pandemic
The impacts of COVID-19 are so widespread that families are learning they don't have to catch the virus to be affected by it, especially those with children who are battling other severe illnesses.
DeSantis pledges to fight federal, local vaccination mandates; threatens $5,000 fines
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that Florida will fight local and federal COVID-19 vaccination mandates for public and private workers, warning that such requirements will have a "huge impact" on public safety.
Iowa school mask mandates allowed, judge rules
A federal judge has ordered the state of Iowa to immediately halt enforcement of a law passed in May that prevents school boards from ordering masks to be worn to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
DeSantis: Florida cities, counties that require employees get vaccinated will be fined
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Monday that any city or county that requires its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 will be fined $5,000 per infraction.
Biden to talk COVID-19, climate change in first Quad Leaders Summit Sept. 24
President Joe Biden will meet in person with prime ministers Scott Morrison of Australia, Narendra Modi of India and Yoshihide Suga of Japan to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change.
Couple kicked off JetBlue flight for failing to comply with mask rules, berating crew
A couple seen in a viral video was removed from a San Diego-bound flight after failing to comply with the mandatory mask requirement.
COVID-19 boosters not yet needed, says group of health experts
An international group of scientists, including 2 FDA officials, is arguing the average person doesn't need a COVID-19 booster yet — an opinion that highlights the intense scientific divide over the question.
Why George Washington called for 'severe penalties' for the anti-vaxxers of his time
We are living through an unusual health crisis with government rules that are drawing praise and opposition. But this is not unprecedented or new. Our nation has gone through this many times before.
Woman who wanted Chicago hospital to treat her COVID-19 with Ivermectin, dies
A woman who demanded a Chicago hospital treat her COVID-19 diagnosis with a controversial drug has died.