World Mar 08 Lawmakers question intelligence officials about origins of COVID-19 By Nick Schifrin, Tommy Walters, Teresa Cebrian Aranda
Health Aug 31 FDA approves updated COVID booster shots that target Omicron U.S. regulators have authorized updated COVID-19 boosters, the first to directly target today's most common omicron strain. By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press
Politics Jul 28 Sen. Dick Durbin tests positive for COVID U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois said he tested positive Thursday for COVID-19. By Associated Press
Health Jul 22 California to give 'baby bonds' to children who lost parent or guardian to COVID California has approved trust funds for some children from low-income families who lost a parent or caregiver to COVID-19. By Adam Beam, Associated Press
Politics Jul 22 WATCH: White House provides update on Biden after he tests positive for COVID White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre described the president's symptoms as "very mild" and said Biden had been in contact with staff members by phone and was participating in his planned meetings via phone and Zoom from the White House… By Zeke Miller, Chris Megerian, Josh Boak, Associated Press
Jun 10 Watch 2:21 News Wrap: White House lifts COVID requirement for overseas travelers entering the U.S. By PBS NewsHour In our news wrap Friday, the Biden administration says overseas travelers to the U.S. will no longer have to test negative for COVID-19 within a day before they fly after the CDC determined the requirement is no longer necessary, the… Continue watching
May 05 WHO estimates nearly 15 million deaths associated with COVID, more than double official toll By Maria Cheng, Associated Press The World Health Organization is estimating that nearly 15 million people were killed either by the coronavirus or by its impact on overwhelmed health systems in the past two years. Continue reading
Apr 27 Shanghai seeks 'societal zero COVID' amid lockdown By Huizhong Wu, Associated Press Shanghai city authorities said Wednesday they will start rounds of COVID-19 testing over the next few days to determine which neighborhoods can safely be allowed a limited amount of freedom of movement, as residents in Beijing watch carefully on word… Continue reading
Apr 14 In Africa, COVID cases and deaths are at their lowest levels yet By Associated Press The World Health Organization says the number of coronavirus cases and deaths in Africa have dropped to their lowest levels since the pandemic began, marking the longest decline yet seen in the disease. Continue reading
Apr 12 Philadelphia reinstates mask mandate in response to newest COVID-19 variant By Michael Rubinkam, Associated Press Philadelphia has become the first major U.S. city to reinstate its indoor mask mandate after reporting a sharp increase in coronavirus infections. Continue reading