Novel coronavirus

U.S. officials extend the travel mask rule while weighing new approach

By David Koenig, Zeke Miller, Associated Press

Federal officials are extending the requirement for masks on planes and public transportation through mid-April while taking steps that could lead to lifting the rule.

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.

WATCH: White House press secretary Jen Psaki says Congress must act soon to replenish COVID funds

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

Nearly a year after passage of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, the administration says the federal government has nearly depleted funding dedicated directly to COVID-19 response.

Biden seeks $10 billion for aid to Ukraine, $22.5 billion for COVID expenses

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

The requests would be additions to a planned budget agreement that Congress is trying to finish before a March 11 deadline. The $10 billion for Ukraine would be a rapid escalation of the $1.4 billion provided by the United States…

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.

WATCH: President Joe Biden’s 2022 State of the Union address – A PBS NewsHour Special

By Zeke Miller, Colleen Long, Associated Press

Addressing a concerned nation and anxious world, President Joe Biden vowed in his first State of the Union address Tuesday night to check Russian aggression in Ukraine, tame soaring U.S. inflation and deal with the fading but still dangerous coronavirus.

New COVID cases fall for the third consecutive week, WHO says

By Associated Press

The number of new coronavirus cases around the world fell 21% in the last week, marking the third consecutive week COVID-19 cases have dropped.

Truck blockade leaves Canada’s capital, but Trudeau says emergency powers still needed

By Rob Gillies, Associated Press

Lawmakers in Parliament will vote later Monday whether to allow police to continue to use emergency powers. Opposition New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh says his party will support it, ensuring Trudeau has enough votes.

Boris Johnson lifts remaining COVID restrictions in England

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

Johnson said Monday the country was "moving from government restrictions to personal responsibility" as part of a plan for treating COVID-19 like other transmissible illnesses such as flu.