Mask mandates: Here's where face coverings are still enforced in public settings
A decision by a federal judge in Florida to throw out a national mask mandate in public transportation across the U.S. has created a patchwork of rules that vary by location.
Lyft, Uber drop mask requirements for riders and drivers
Uber, which had mandated masks since May of 2020, said Tuesday that both riders and drivers will no longer be required to wear them.
Austin airport, CapMetro no longer requiring face masks after ruling
A federal judge claims the federal mask mandate was exceeding the authority of U.S. health officials. This court ruling now vacates the mandate.
White House: Federal transportation mask mandate 'not in effect at this time'
The TSA said it will no longer enforce mask-wearing on public transportation after a federal judge in Florida voided the mandate.
Face masks now optional on major American airlines, effective immediately
A federal judge in Florida struck down the national mask mandate covering airlines and other public transportation Monday, and the Biden administration said the rule would not be enforced while federal agencies decide how to respond to the judge’s order.
Philadelphia mask mandate: City begins reinforcing indoor mask mandate Monday
Philadelphia's reinstatement of the mask mandate will begin Monday, one week after it was announced the requirement would return due to a rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
It’s not over: COVID-19 cases are on the rise again in US
Yet again, the U.S. is trudging into what could be another COVID-19 surge, with cases rising nationally and in most states after a two-month decline.
Over 2 in 5 US households now growing food following pandemic boom
Tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet peppers, beans, carrots, summer squash, onions, hot peppers, lettuce and peas were among the top homegrown vegetables in the U.S.
1st COVID-19 breath test given emergency use authorization by FDA
The Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization for what it says is the first device that can detect COVID-19 in breath samples.
If you have COVID-related brain fog, these tips from a doctor may help
Brain fog is one of the most common and frustrating symptoms of Long COVID. An infectious disease specialist who heads up at Atlanta Long COVID clinic shares some tips that might help ease memory loss and other cognitive difficulties.
COVID-19 booster: Pfizer to seek extra shot for healthy kids 5 to 11
Pfizer said new data shows its kid-sized COVID-19 booster could help healthy elementary-aged children rev up virus-fighting antibodies and plans to seek authorization soon.
Amazon introduces 'fuel and inflation surcharge' for 3rd party sellers as company deals with rising costs
Online retail giant Amazon announced the company will introduce a surcharge to help offset rising costs.
CDC extends travel mask requirement to May 3 amid uptick in COVID-19 cases
The CDC extended the order, which was to expire on April 18, by two weeks to monitor an uptick in COVID-19 cases.
Global COVID-19 cases and deaths fall for 3rd consecutive week, WHO says
WHO said the decreases “should be interpreted with caution” as numerous countries where COVID is starting to subside have also dismantled testing programs.
STDs increased in first year of COVID-19 pandemic, CDC says
Scientists said reported STDs cases initially decreased at the start of the pandemic but resurged by the end of 2020.
3 Harris County Judge staffers named in felony indictments over controversial contract
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s Chief of Staff Alex Triantaphyllis, Wallis Nader and Aaron Dunn are facing felony criminal indictments in connection to the $11 million COVID-19 communication contract awarded last year to Elevate Strategies.
US inflation report: Consumer prices jumped 8.5% in past year, highest since 1981
U.S. inflation soared 8.5% over the past 12 months, the biggest spike since December 1981.
CVS to update COVID-19 online portal for people with disabilities, DOJ says
Federal officials found CVS’s COVID-19 vaccine registration portal was not accessible for a couple of reasons to people with certain disabilities.
New COVID-19 outbreaks give US glimpse at living with the virus: 'Get used to it'
The U.S. is getting a glimpse of what it’s like to experience COVID-19 outbreaks during this new phase of living with the virus, and the roster of the infected is studded with stars and Cabinet members.
The difference between COVID-19 symptoms and seasonal allergies
A chart from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows there are several overlapping symptoms between the two, but the more severe symptoms are more associated with COVID-19.