Mar 24 Federal judge sides with 12 disabled kids seeking masks in schools By Sarah Rankin, Associated Press A federal judge says 12 Virginia schoolchildren who are particularly vulnerable to getting sick from COVID-19 can seek a "reasonable accommodation" such as requiring their classmates to wear masks. Continue reading
Mar 23 Are COVID vaccines for little kids coming soon? Here's what to know By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press Early study results released Wednesday by Moderna suggest the two small doses work in tots younger than 6. Continue reading
Mar 23 Moderna says low-dose COVID shots for kids under 6 are safe and effective By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press The pharmaceutical company said in the coming weeks it would ask regulators in the U.S. and Europe to authorize two small-dose shots for youngsters under 6. Continue reading
Mar 22 Hillary Clinton tests positive for COVID By Associated Press The former Democratic presidential candidate said Tuesday on social media she was "feeling fine" and that former President Bill Clinton had tested negative and is quarantining until their household was fully cleared. Continue reading
Mar 22 White House press secretary Jen Psaki has COVID, won't travel to Europe By Darlene Superville, Associated Press White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday that she has tested positive again for COVID-19 and will not accompany President Joe Biden to Europe for meetings on Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading
Mar 17 WATCH: Biden to 'assess' where China's Xi stands in phone call, says Psaki By Associated Press Biden will speak Friday with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss ongoing economic competition between the two countries and Russia's war against Ukraine, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said during a news briefing on Thursday. Continue reading
Mar 17 WATCH: Irish prime minister speaks virtually after positive COVID test during White House St. Patrick's Day event By Zeke Miller, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press President Joe Biden met virtually Thursday with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin after the visiting leader's positive test for COVID-19 scrambled plans to mark St. Patrick’s Day at the White House. Continue reading
Mar 16 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. … Continue reading
Mar 15 Pfizer asks U.S. to approve a 4th COVID vaccine dose for seniors By Zeke Miller, Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press If the government approves the request, made by the company Tuesday, a key question would be how soon seniors would be advised to roll up their sleeves, given that cases currently are dropping. Continue reading
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