COVID-19

White House warns U.S. could be 'blindsided' by the next variant without more COVID funding from Congress

By Rachel Cohrs, Andrew Joseph, STAT

The White House is begging Congress for more funds to help with COVID-19 surveillance, testing, and treatments — a call that could be bolstered by emerging signs of an increase in COVID-19 cases in Europe.

WATCH: Public health experts testify on moving past the Covid-19 pandemic in House hearing

By News Desk

This month marks the 2 year anniversary of the moment the U.S. declared the pandemic a national emergency. Since then, the country has had to endure months of lockdowns and restrictions in an effort to curb the virus. …

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.