South Africa Data Shows Omicron Can Evade COVID Vaccine, Shots Prevent Hospitalization
People who received two shots of the Pfizer vaccine had 33 percent protection against becoming infected with the variant, according to an analysis.
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At Least 17 COVID Patients in South Korea Died Waiting for Hospital Beds Amid Surge
Many health experts are now calling on the South Korean government to reimpose social distancing measures.
Woman Gives Birth in Grocery Store, Makes Stranger Who Helped Godmother
New mother Katie Covell said she quickly became best friends with grocery story cleaner Cherise after she helped her give birth.
In Which U.S. States Are Face Masks Mandatory? New COVID Rules Explained
Face coverings are required in some U.S. states amid the ongoing threat of the Omicron variant, which has been reported across about half of the country.
Colorado Panel Says Erratic Behavior Not a Reason to Use Ketamine as Restraint
The panel was announced last year, saying it would review the state's ketamine waiver, which allows workers to use the drug outsides of hospitals.
South Africa Reports New COVID Cases Have Doubled, Braces for Rapid Rise Amid Omicron
While it is not yet known if the Omicron variant is responsible for South Africa's surge, some experts say that it is very possible.
Fact Check: Does Florida Now Have Lowest Daily U.S. COVID Cases Per Capita?
Florida's Republican Governor Ron DeSantis has pushed back against federal COVID mandates this year.
Japan Retracts Flight Bans Because of Omicron After Blowback For Restrictiveness
The country shifted its stance Thursday morning after installing a measure to stop new bookings on incoming international flights.
Prince Harry Compares COVID-19 to HIVâA Cause Princess Diana Championed
Prince Harry said "corporate greed and political failure" are blocking access to the vaccine in developing countries.
World AIDS Day 2021: Themes, History and Why It's Observed
The first five cases of what later became known as AIDS were reported 40 years ago.
Paralyzed Cheerleader Makayla Noble Has 'Exhausting' Physical Therapy
The teenager had to try and sit up on her own, which the family said was " much more" difficult than she expected.
Biden Expected to Announce New, Tougher Testing Requirements For International Travelers
A senior Biden administration official said that some options the administration is considering are testing after arrival and self-quarantines.
In Light of World AIDS Day, CDC Reports HIV Rate Remains Severe Among Gay, Bisexual Men
While HIV infections among gay and bisexual men decreased 8 percent over the last decade, gay and bi men still accounted for 66 percent of all new HIV infections in 2019.
Oregon Working to Join States That Offer Electronic Vaccine Verification Tool
Oregon is looking to join the nine states that provide digital proof of COVID vaccination to its residents with a program set to release in the spring.
Hard-Hit Brazil Sees First Cases of Omicron Variant, Pair of Travelers From South Africa
The travelers arrived in Brazil on Nov. 23 and took a PCR test before they planned to return to South Africa two days later, the secretariat statement said.
