Jan 03 Watch 5:43 Surprise medical bill ban doesn't cover some crucial elements. Here's what to know By Jeffrey Brown, Ryan Connelly Holmes Millions of Americans have new federal protections from unexpected medical costs if they see a doctor they did not choose and who doesn’t accept their insurance. For years, the price tag from surprise medical bills could range from hundreds of… Continue watching
Jan 03 Lawmakers should move to 'maximal telework' amid virus surge, says Congress' doctor By Alan Fram, Associated Press Congress' top doctor says lawmakers should move to a "maximal telework posture."… Continue reading
Jan 03 British government rushing COVID tests to schools so classes can reopen By Mike Corder, Associated Press Schoolchildren have returned to classes in parts of Europe, while the British government is pledging to rush ventilation units and enough COVID-19 test kits to schools to ensure they, too, can reopen later this week despite soaring infection rates. Continue reading
Jan 03 As omicron surges, FDA expands Pfizer boosters for more teens By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press The U.S. is expanding COVID-19 boosters as it confronts the omicron surge. The Food and Drug Administration on Monday allowed extra Pfizer shots for children as young as 12. Continue reading
Jan 02 Fauci: CDC mulling COVID test requirement for asymptomatic By Hope Yen, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Dr. Anthony Fauci said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now considering including the negative test as part of its guidance after getting significant “pushback” on its updated recommendations last week. Continue reading
Jan 01 Watch 3:14 Benton Harbor, Michigan, volunteers step up to deliver bottled water amid crisis By Michael Hill, Aaron Martin Like Flint before it, Benton Harbor, Michigan, is in the midst of a water crisis. The water flowing through the city’s pipes and into homes is not safe to consume because of the risk of lead exposure. There are more… Continue watching
Jan 01 Live updates: 2,300 U.S. flights cancelled amid outbreak By Associated Press Here's what you need to know today about the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
Dec 31 Do at-home COVID-19 tests detect the omicron variant? By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press U.S. health officials say early data suggests they may be less sensitive at picking it up. Continue reading
Dec 31 Watch 5:52 Is it safe to gather for New Year's Eve? Here's what one doctor recommends By PBS NewsHour The U.S. has set a new daily record by topping 580,000 new COVID cases Thursday. For the first time in the pandemic, America recorded more than two million cases in a week. It is now averaging more than 300,000 new… Continue watching
Dec 31 Florida breaks single-day COVID case record By Associated Press The omicron variant of the coronavirus has spiked in Florida and across the nation over the past few weeks. Continue reading