Mar 15 Watch 10:02 Americans describe the momentous mental health toll of the pandemic By Courtney Norris Two years into the pandemic, concerns about COVID-19's impact on mental health continue to grow. We spoke to people across the country about their particular struggles and the work being done to help others suffering during the pandemic. And Dr. Continue watching
Mar 15 WATCH: Senate Health committee approves pandemic preparedness bill for congressional vote By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press A Senate committee approved a bipartisan blueprint to overhaul the nation’s public health system, applying the lessons of COVID-19 to future outbreaks through a new chain of command, a stronger medical supply chain and clearer crisis communications. Continue reading
Mar 14 For kids with COVID-19, everyday life can be a struggle By Colleen Long, Associated Press More than 12.7 million children in the U.S. alone have tested positive for the coronavirus since the pandemic began. Continue reading
Mar 13 Obama tests positive for COVID-19, says he's 'feeling fine' By Associated Press Obama encouraged more Americans to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, despite the declining infection rate in the U.S. Continue reading
Mar 10 How will COVID end? Experts take a look at past epidemics for clues By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, most of the world has seen a dramatic improvement in infections, hospitalizations and death rates in recent weeks, signaling the crisis appears to be winding down. Continue reading
Mar 08 WHO reverses stances on COVID boosters, now 'strongly supports' extra doses By Associated Press An expert group convened by the World Health Organization said it “strongly supports urgent and broad access” to coronavirus vaccines, including booster doses. Continue reading
Mar 07 Moderna greenlights new vaccine facility in Kenya, its first in Africa By Associated Press Moderna says it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Kenya’s government for the drugmaker's first mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility in Africa. Continue reading
Mar 07 Trial underway for 4 men accused in Michigan Gov. Whitmer kidnapping plot Jury selection begins Tuesday in the trial of four men who are accused of conspiring to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Continue reading
Mar 02 WATCH: Highlights from Joe Biden's 2022 State of the Union By Zeke Miller, Colleen Long, Associated Press Addressing a concerned nation and anxious world, President Joe Biden has vowed in his first State of the Union address to check Russian aggression in Ukraine, tame soaring U.S. inflation and deal with the fading but still dangerous coronavirus. Continue reading
Mar 01 WATCH: Biden outlines COVID plan in State of the Union, says Americans can soon move 'back to more normal routines' By Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Joe Biden says "it's time for Americans to get back to work" and he's announcing new efforts to allow people to return to normal activities safely after two years of pandemic disruptions. Continue reading