New Orleans Lifts Indoor Mask Mandate After Rise in Vaccination Rates
"Even though the numbers are currently low, we must remind our residents that this pandemic is not over," said Dr. Jennifer Avegno.
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Stacey Abrams PAC Wipes Out $212 Million in Medical Debt for 108,000 People in 5 States
The Fair Fight Political Action Committee donated a total of $1.34 million to the nonprofit organization RIP Medical Debt to clear the debts.
Merck to Allow Other Drugmakers to Produce Lifesaving COVID Pill for Poorer Countries
The pill molnupiravir helped reduce hospitalizations and deaths by half among people experiencing early symptoms of the virus, according to Merck.
MRSA Symptoms, Treatment Explained As Wrestler Jimmy Rave Loses Legs to Infection
The wrestling star revealed that an MRSA infection had resulted in the amputation of his legs.
How Did Makayla Noble Get Hurt? Paralyzed Cheerleader Stands in Wheelchair for First Time
On Monday, Makayla Noble's family said the 17-year-old had a "great day with therapy" and was "crushing goals."
COVID Now a 'Major Cause of Death' in Kids But Many Parents Remain Hesitant on Vaccine
The risks of COVID for kids may be higher than previously believed. But many parents are reluctant to get their child vaccinatedâeven as FDA approval seems imminent.
St. Louis Has Not Sent Out Pandemic Relief Payments Months After Aid Plan Was Signed
"We do want to get it as soon as possible," said a spokesperson for the mayor's office.
Michigan Governor Set to Sign Legislature That Will Eliminate 'Tampon Tax'
"These bills will move Michigan toward a fairer tax structure, which is a goal I think we all share regardless of which side of the aisle we sit on," said Senator Winnie Brinks.
GOP-led Michigan Senate Halts Enforcement of Vaccine and Mask Mandates in Schools
"This body is actually putting Michigan citizens in danger," Democratic state Senator Curtis Hertel said.
Pfizer Vaccine a Step Closer to Being Available for Kids 5 to 11 After Panel Gives OK
The FDA does not have to follow the panel's guidance, but is expected to announce its own decision within the next few days.
Doctors Remove 4-Inch Piece of Cement From Man's Heart
The cement embolism complication resulted from an earlier kyphoplasty procedure to treat a spinal compression fracture the previous week.
Pfizer Says Kids 5-11 Should Get Lesser Dose as It Submits COVID Vaccine for FDA Approval
Pfizer's research showed the younger children should get a third of the normal dose given to older recipients.
Colorado's Largest Hospital System Bars Unvaccinated From Receiving Organ Transplants
Two women who were set to complete a donation are considering going out of state for the surgery because they refuse to get vaccinated.
Kremlin Blames COVID Surge on Unvaccinated, Resists Lockdown as 929 Deaths Reported
The 929 deaths documented Wednesday was the first time virus-related fatalities surpassed 900 in Russia throughout the entire pandemic.
Popular Local News Anchor Out of Job After Vaccine Refusal
"I may have lost my job, but I preserved my integrity," former WLOX news anchor Meggan Gray wrote in a Facebook post.
