Health

Scientists urge UK to prep rapid return to COVID restrictions

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

The British government's scientific advisers have urged the government to ensure coronavirus restrictions can be introduced rapidly, as the rate of new infections continues to grow.

Is it time to get a COVID-19 booster? Which one?

By Lauran Neerguard, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press

A number of factors, including the vaccine you started with and when your last dose was, help determine when you qualify, according to recommendations issued Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

CDC expands booster rollout, OKs mixing shots

By Lauran Neergaard, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press

Federal health officials say millions more Americans can get a COVID-19 booster and choose a different vaccine for that next shot.

Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine more than 90 percent effective in 5 to 11 year olds

By Lauran Neergaard, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

The shots could begin in early November — with the first children in line fully protected by Christmas — if regulators give the go-ahead.

WATCH: CDC says the definition of ‘fully vaccinated’ may change as more people get boosters

By News Desk

"Right now, we don't have booster eligibility for all people, currently, we have not yet changed the definition of fully vaccinated," Dr. Rochelle Walensky said during a White House COVID briefing.

How segregation and neglect left Benton Harbor, Michigan with toxic water

By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang

Nestled against the shore of Lake Michigan on the southwestern side of the state, Benton Harbor is a small town with a population of just under 10,000. According to the U.S. Census Bureau figures for 2019, 84.7 percent of people…

U.S. salmonella outbreak tied to onions sickens more than 650

By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press

U.S. health officials say a salmonella outbreak tied to onions has sickened more than 650 people in 37 states. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says at least 129 people have been hospitalized.

Moscow closing schools, many businesses as virus deaths soar

By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press

Restaurants, movie theaters and many retail stores in Moscow will be closed for 11 days starting Oct. 28, along with other new restrictions, officials said Thursday, as Russia recorded the highest numbers of coronavirus infections and deaths since the pandemic…

Ukraine hits all-time death record amid vaccine hesitancy

By Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press

Coronavirus infections and deaths in Ukraine surged to all-time highs Thursday amid a laggard pace of vaccination, with overall inoculations among the lowest in Europe.

WATCH: CDC advisory panel approves Moderna and J&J boosters, supports mixing shots

By Associated Press

The Food and Drug Administration had already authorized such an expansion of the nation’s booster campaign on Wednesday, but the CDC, guided by its advisory panel, has the final word on who should roll up their sleeves.