Novel coronavirus

Idaho hospitals nearly buckling in relentless COVID surge

By Rebecca Boone, Associated Press

Intensive care beds are full of unvaccinated coronavirus patients at a hospital in Boise, Idaho, and doctors are bracing for the need to conserve scarce resources for the patients most likely to survive.

Florida school mask debate headed for appeals court battle

By Curt Anderson, Associated Press

The battle over mask requirements in Florida schools is headed for a new legal phase following an appeal by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of a judge's ruling that a blanket ban on mask mandates exceeds the state's authority.

Millions to lose jobless aid as federal pandemic relief ends on Monday

By Christopher Rugaber, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

Millions of jobless Americans who have depended on federal unemployment aid as a financial lifeline are about to lose those benefits just as the delta variant of the coronavirus poses a renewed threat to the economy and the job market.

WATCH: Fauci says Americans will 'likely' need 3rd dose of shots

By Associated Press

The U.S. is preparing for boosters for all Americans who received the mRNA vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna between five and eight months after their second dose, pending approval by the FDA.

Schools are leaving hard COVID choices up to parents and staff

By Amanda Michelle Gomez, Rachana Pradhan, Kaiser Health News

Back-to-school season has fueled immediate COVID outbreaks. Instead of beefing up protections, some districts are letting students go without masks, physical distancing and quarantines.

WATCH: White House COVID task force urges vaccine requirements

By Associated Press

The White House Coronavirus task force is urging public and private sector vaccine requirements to boost vaccination rates and make headway against COVID-19.

State mask bans face federal civil rights inquiries

By Collin Binkley, Associated Press

The Education Department says it's investigating five Republican-led states that have banned mask requirements in schools, saying the policies could amount to discrimination against students with disabilities or health conditions.

European Union takes U.S. off safe travel list, recommends restricting American tourists

By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press

The European Union recommended Monday that its 27 nations reinstate restrictions on tourists from the U.S. because of rising coronavirus infections there.

Eviction ban's end will allow pandemic lockouts to resume

By Anita Snow, Associated Press

Key progressive lawmakers Friday urged House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, the Democratic leaders, to consider passing legislation to extend the moratorium during the pandemic.

Judge blocks Florida governor's order banning mask mandates

By Terry Spencer, Curt Anderson, Associated Press

Leon County Circuit Judge John C. Cooper on Friday agreed with a group of parents who claimed in a lawsuit that Gov. Ron DeSantis' ban on the mandates is unconstitutional and cannot be enforced.