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.
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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.
Mexico's President Downplays Omicron, Says Bigger Problem is Poor Countries 'Abandoned'
Mexican officials have said that the emergence of the new COVID-19 variant emphasizes the need to supply more vaccines to poorer countries.
COVID Cluster That Forced High School Into Remote Learning May Be Tied to Homecoming Dance
Roughly 25 cases have been identified at Pilgrim High School, with more than half of the individuals reporting that they attended the homecoming dance.
Health Clinic Gave 14 Kids Wrong Dose of COVID Vaccine; 2 Report Possible Side Effects
A parent of two children reported receiving double the recommended dose for kids. The mother said they were notified 10 hours after receiving the vaccine.
Personal Trainer Who Thought She Had COVID Terminally Ill With Lung Cancer
36-year-old Jenny Weller developed a dry cough in late 2019, but delayed treatment as she thought it was a mild COVID infection.
Makayla Noble Update As Paralyzed Cheerleader Goes Home After Two Months in Hospital
The Texas cheerleader has been described by her family as "happy but tired" after her journey home. Her return home coincided with Do It For Mak day, organized by supporters.
Teacher With COVID Dies Weeks After Husband Sued Hospital Over Ivermectin Refusal
Tamara Drock, who was admitted to the hospital with COVID, had been placed on a ventilator in September when her condition worsened.
