Florida surgeon general disagrees with FDA on COVID vaccines for kids under 5; state does not pre-order doses
Parents are in the home stretch with COVID-19 vaccines for babies and their youngest children after Wednesday’s FDA advisory panel meeting. But once those vaccines are approved, parents in Florida who want their kids to get inoculated may face a longer wait. That's because Florida's surgeon general Dr. Joseph Ladapo says he does not support giving the COVID vaccine to babies and children under the age of 5 – so Florida is the only state that did not pre-order any doses.
Dr. Anthony Fauci tests positive for COVID and has mild symptoms
Dr. Fauci tested positive after a rapid antigen test. He's also fully vaccinated and received two booster shots.
US Health Secretary Becerra tests positive for COVID
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra tested positive for COVID-19 Monday, the department said in a statement.
Mick Jagger has COVID, Rolling Stones cancel show
The Rolling Stones have canceled their concert in Amsterdam, just hours before it was due to start after lead singer Mick Jagger tested positive for COVID-19.
Study: Gym workouts may increase COVID-19 infection risk; here's how to stay safe
Researchers measured the exhaled breath at rest and during different exercise intensities among eight men and eight women.
CDC upgrades Travis County's COVID-19 Community Level from low to medium
New COVID-19 case totals reached the threshold necessary to trigger additional preventive measures. Upgraded Risk-Based Guidelines include masking in many circumstances.
Dogs sniffed out COVID-19 more accurately than some lab tests, study says
Dogs were able to detect positive COVID-19 tests with 97% accuracy compared to the nasal swab tests which were only 84% accurate, according to the study.
COVID-19 was leading cause of US duty-related police deaths in 2020, study finds
In 2020, COVID-19 deaths accounted for 62% of all duty-related law enforcement officer deaths.
COVID vaccines for kids 5 and younger could start the week of June 20: White House
Up to 20 million U.S. children under 5 could be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine starting the week of June 20.
Austin ISD to receive over $5.5 million reimbursement for COVID safety measures
The money will reimburse the district for its spending to purchase personal protective equipment (PPE), disinfectant and cleaning supplies, and more.
New omicron subvariants cause spike in COVID-19 cases in Austin area
The City of Austin is encouraging residents to stay proactive in protecting yourself against COVID-19 as two new omicron subvariants are causing cases to rise.
‘Melrose Place’ and ‘Always’ star Brad Johnson dead at 62
The actor appeared in several film and television shows, including “CSI,” “Dallas,” and “Soldier of Fortune, Inc.”
New COVID-19 vaccine option Novavax hopes to win over FDA, Americans
Americans may soon get a new COVID-19 vaccine option — a more traditional kind of shot known as a protein vaccine.
People with food allergies may be less likely to catch COVID-19, study finds
Researchers found that self-reported doctor-diagnosed asthma was not a risk factor for infection, nor was upper respiratory allergies or eczema. In addition, food allergies were associated with a lower infection risk.
DOJ asks court to reverse rule lifting requirement for COVID masks on public transportation
The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal appeals court to overturn a U.S. District Court judge’s order that declared a government mandate requiring masks on public transportation unlawful, according to a report.
COVID-19 rebound reported after Pfizer’s pill Paxlovid, CDC says
A small number of COVID-19 patients are relapsing after taking Pfizer's antiviral pill, raising questions about the drug at the center of the U.S. response effort.
Experts say Texas is ready for latest COVID-19 uptick but advise caution
It’s still unclear what the increase in cases will mean for the state, but doctors and hospitals say Texas is better prepared to face a surge than before.
Not enough Americans taking advantage of government assistance to pay COVID-19 funeral costs
The federal government has provided more than $2 billion to help cover funeral costs for more than 300,000 families of people who died from COVID-19, so far.
Poll: 1 in 3 Americans say COVID-19 is over amid rising cases
This poll comes as nearly every state experiences an increase in COVID-19 cases. Yet, daily cases are still well below the all-time high reached during the winter.
Most 'long COVID' patients were not initially hospitalized with the infection, study finds
About a third of long COVID-19 patients didn't have any pre-existing conditions.