President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 Thursday, something the White House had taken extra steps to avoid as highly transmissible strains struck top aides, […]
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Here’s why COVID-19 cases are on the rise again | JUST THE FAQS
Could we see widespread mask mandates again? Here's what we know about the pandemic this summer. RELATED: COVID-19 herd immunity may never happen, here's why […]
Continue readingCOVID-19 cases back on the rise in US after new subvariants appear | USA TODAY
COVID-19 infections have spiked over the past month due to new and more infectious subvariants, waning vaccine protection and fewer people wearing masks. RELATED: US […]
Continue readingUS COVID deaths top one million: What does that number look like? | USA TODAY
One expert described the lives lost from the coronavirus pandemic as "an epidemic of deaths among the unvaccinated." RELATED: How COVID-19 has changed our society […]
Continue readingBiden administration plans to make antiviral Paxlovid more accessible | USA TODAY
The Biden administration plans to double the availability of Paxlovid, a COVID-19 antiviral medication, in the coming weeks. RELATED: Planes, trains, busses lift mask mandates […]
Continue readingCould the mask mandate come back? Here’s what travelers should know | USA TODAY
Masks are now optional on most major modes of transportation in the U.S., but what does that really mean for your future travel plans? RELATED: […]
Continue readingCOVID-19 lockdown restrictions ease in Shanghai for some residents | USA TODAY
Roughly six million Shanghai residents have been allowed to go outside, though health officials say the virus is not yet contained. RELATED: Death doulas: How […]
Continue readingDeath doulas: How COVID shifted society’s view of death and dying | USA TODAY
Death is often a taboo topic, but a death doula can help families in the grieving process. RELATED: How COVID-19 has changed our society after […]
Continue readingU2 frontman Bono praises Capitol Police, lobbies for COVID-19 vaccines | USA TODAY
During a visit to Capitol Hill to lobby for COVID-19 vaccinations, U2 frontman and human rights activist Bono praised Capitol Police. RELATED: Jan. 6: One […]
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