Novel coronavirus

As COVID funding runs out, U.S. could see rationing of supplies

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

Biden administration officials have been warning for weeks that the country has spent nearly all the money in the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan that was dedicated directly to COVID-19 response.

North Korea reports more fevers as Kim claims virus progress

By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press

The outbreak has caused concern about serious tragedies in the poor, isolated country with one of the world’s worst health care systems and a high tolerance for civilian suffering.

Judge says Title 42 COVID restrictions must continue on border

By Kevin McGill, Elliot Spagat, Associated Press

A federal judge in Louisiana is refusing to end pandemic-related restrictions on migrants seeking asylum on the southern border. The judge on Friday blocked a plan by President Joe Biden's administration to lift the restrictions next Monday.

CDC urges Pfizer COVID booster for children ages 5 to 11

By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press

U.S. health advisers are urging a booster dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention quickly signed off on the advice.

6 tips on showing up for someone in mourning

By Laura Santhanam

Potential missteps in how we express our sympathy to others often emerge from our discomfort in witnessing another person in pain. But this advice from grief experts helps reframe how words can support people whose loved ones have died.

WHO is ‘deeply concerned’ about North Korean COVID outbreak

By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press

North Korea on Wednesday added hundreds of thousands of infections to its growing pandemic caseload.

WATCH: White House COVID task force says parts of U.S. may see mask guidance

By Zeke Miller, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press

COVID-19 cases are increasing in the United States – and could get even worse over the coming months, federal health officials warned Wednesday in urging areas hardest hit to consider reissuing calls for indoor masking.

WATCH: House subcommittee holds hearing on the ways COVID-19 disproportionately impacts low-wage, women workers

By News Desk

The House Oversight COVID subcommittee held a hearing on Tuesday on how the "pandemic economy" has disproportionately harmed low-wage, women workers.

As North Korean virus surges, Kim Jon Un faces a choice. Will he go it alone or accept international aid?

By Hyung-Jin Kim, Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press

At a massive outbreak of suspected COVID-19 has left North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at a critical crossroads: Does he swallow his pride and accept international help or does he go it alone even though a huge number of…

U.S. COVID deaths hit 1 million less than 3 years into the pandemic

By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press

The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 has hit 1 million, less than 2 1/2 years into the outbreak. That is a once-unimaginable figure that only hints at the multitudes of loved ones and friends staggered by grief and frustration.