COVID-19

The parents "jeopardized the health and safety of other children, their families and school staff," said an official.

Blanket vaccination mandates are on the agenda but do they work and what are their costs?

CNN on Saturday terminated<a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/cnn-suspends-chris-cuomo-probe-shows-advised-ex-gov-andrew-cuomo-rcna7168"> host Chris Cuomo after an investigation by the New York attorney general</a> showed in more detail how he helped his brother, the former governor, defend himself against sexual misconduct allegations.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers have activated star linebacker T.

The biggest question is whether current, available vaccines will prevent severe cases spread by the Omicron variant.

While some patients had recently traveled in southern Africa, others had no travel history, suggesting that community transmission is underway in the U.S.

Donald Trump ordered his much-loved McDonald's meal while in the Walter Reed hospital when he had COVID-19, reports say, citing Mark Meadows' new book.

"When we first saw and heard about what was going on in South Africa, we really were blind," Fauci told "Science Vs." host Wendy Zukerman.

Brazil's president will face a Supreme Court inquiry for his falsehood about Covid-19 jabs and Aids.

Officials say the Omicron variant is driving a "steep rise" of cases across the country.

More than 900 people tested positive for the coronavirus in Hidalgo County this week, with 379 positive cases reported on Friday alone.

More than 900 people tested positive for the coronavirus in Hidalgo County this week, with 379 positive cases reported on Friday alone.

The chief of the National Guard has tested positive for COVID-19 after returning from an overseas trip to visit guard troops in Europe for Thanksgiving.

Houston firefighter Wayne Davis was released from the hospital Friday following a long battle with COVID-19.

The Omicron variant is derailing companies' plans to bring workers back to offices.

Tom Brady is a big pro-vaccine advocate in the NFL.

The Wall Street Journal reported Trump learned of his positive rapid test before he went on Hannity's show, which he didn't mention in the long interview.

The World Health Organization urges people to be cautious and prepare for the Omicron variant.

International travel was a headache before the pandemic. New protocols make it even more complicated.

The new omicron variant appears to be driving a dramatic surge in South Africa, providing the world a glimpse of where the pandemic might be headed.

People who suffer from allergic conditions have a lower risk for developing COVID-19, according to a new U.K. study.

South African scientists are warning that the new omicron variant may be causing more reinfections among COVID-19 survivors than earlier virus mutants.

Rep. Chris Johansen said stepping down was a "difficult decision" in a resignation letter, but defended his opposition to COVID-19 restrictions.

If you're planning to travel in the coming weeks for the holidays, here's what you need to know about staying safe amid the spread of Covid's omicron variant.

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 573,000 in November, according to economists surveyed by Dow Jones.

President Biden's measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 will increase for all passengers flying in and out the United States.

President Biden's measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 will increase for all passengers flying in and out the United States.

New research fuels calls in rich nations for people to get booster shots, while African scientists warn that without vaccine equity, this will just keep happening

The Covid-19 pandemic has prompted people to rethink goals large and small. The new year is an opportunity to make sure your financial plans still match.

A British study has found that Black and other members or racial and ethnic minorities in the U.

Wesleyan University is among a small group of colleges requiring COVID-19 boosters for spring semester. Will other institutions follow?

German lawmakers plan to vote on a vaccine mandate by February, while millions of unvaccinated people face fresh restrictions.

Pfizer researchers looking for a drug to treat SARS found clues that gave the company a head start in its quest for a pill to treat COVID-19, including the omicron variant.

While all eyes are on the new and little-understood omicron variant, the delta form of the coronavirus isn't finished wreaking havoc in the U.S., sending record numbers of patients to the hospital in [San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

Illinois records highest number of daily new and possible coronavirus cases of 2021, and state officials say they're starting to see some cases that can be traced to Thanksgiving gatherings and travel.

The peer-reviewed phase 2 trial analyzed the safety and efficacy of seven vaccines when administered as booster shots.

Peter Harbison, chairman emeritus of CAPA , or Centre for Aviation, called for a "multilateral consensus" on Covid-19 border policies.

If you need a coronavirus test to travel, do your homework, make phone calls, have a backup plan and be flexible.

The program will close on December 17 -- the final day of the fall semester.

City employees have had over six weeks to comply with the mayor’s COVID-19 order.

President Joe Biden’s latest measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 will increase the hassle factor of entering the United States, even for American citizens returning from overseas.

The new, highly mutated omicron Covid-19 variant is expected to hit New York state in the "coming days," the state health commissioner said.

CEOs across the economy were optimistic in their 2022 outlook before the omicron variant of Covid emerged. Are they still now?

While all eyes are on the new and little-understood omicron variant, the delta form of the coronavirus isn’t finished wreaking havoc in the U.S., sending record numbers of patients to the hospital in some states, especially in the Midwest and New England.

The global initiative to share coronavirus vaccines fairly already scaled back its pledge to the world’s poor once

Minnesota health officials say the case was identified in a Hennepin County resident who tested positive days after attending an anime convention in New York City.

The Republican congressman from Ohio is spouting nonsense that ignores data, experts and the reality of the newest coronavirus variant.

"A year and a half ago, and it was very bleak what the future was going to be."

The omicron variant of COVID-19 has been discovered in at least five states, showing yet again how mutations of the virus can circumnavigate the globe with speed and ease.

"The situation is our country is serious," said German Chancellor Angela Merkel, calling the measure an "act of national solidarity."

Hidalgo County hit a grim milestone Thursday when it announced four more COVID-19 related deaths and 186 new cases Thursday morning. There have now been a total of 119,605 positive cases in the county, including 69,268 confirmed cases, 47,381 probable and 2,956 suspected. The county also reported 30 positive cases among students in county schools and four among staff. There have been a total of 4,059 cases among students and 776 among staff since the county began keeping track of COVID activity in schools in August. Hidalgo County has administered a total of 721,460 COVID-19 tests, and 601,049 of those tests had negative results.

About 56,000 Americans are currently hospitalized with Covid as of Wednesday, up 8% from last week and 20% from the most recent low point on Nov. 10.

Vaccinated people in England are not dying at a faster rate than unvaccinated people.

Pope Francis boarded a plane in Rome on Thursday to depart on an official visit to Cyprus and Greece. The trip is drawing new attention to the plight of migrants on Europe's borders and the disconnect between Francis' Gospel-driven call for countries to welcome and integrate them and front-line governments that are increasingly unwilling or unable to let them in (Dec 2)

Initial claims for unemployment insurance were expected to total 240,000 for the week ended Nov. 27, according to economists surveyed by Dow Jones.

An individual in California who had recently traveled to South Africa tested positive for the strain, the health agency said.

Covid bereaved families campaigners call for apology from Boris Johnson over lockdown gathering.

India has confirmed its first two cases of the omicron coronavirus variant.

The White House wants more people to get vaccines, booster shots and COVID tests — especially with the new omicron variant here. A new plan will provide some new incentives.

The Biden administration is tightening travel rules to the U.S., requiring all in-bound international passengers to test for Covid within 24 hours of departure.

So much is unknown about the new COVID-19 variant: the severity of the illness it causes, whether it can resist vaccines and natural antibodies and whether it’s more contagious than the delta variant that has burned through Texas and the U.S. for months.

KPRC Health Reporter Haley Hernandez sat down with Kelsey-Seybold’s managing physician of vaccine practices to get more information on the Omicron variant.

A book by Donald Trump's ex-chief of staff says Trump tested positive for COVID-19 three days before his first debate in September 2020 with Joe Biden.

South Africa’s new cases of COVID-19 have nearly doubled in just one day.

Lines have returned for those seeking vaccine shots in Portugal and Spain.

The White House COVID-19 Response Team and federal public health officials are providing updates on the COVID-19 response effort on the newly-discovered omicron variant.

China has pledged to donate 600 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccines to Africa as the world grapples with the unequal distribution of the shots between rich and poor countries.

The Houston man accused of going on a shopping spree after receiving more than $1.6 million from the Small Business Association’s Paycheck Protection Program has been sentenced to 110 months in prison, the U.S. Justice Department announced Monday.

Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy has tested positive for COVID-19 and won’t be on the sideline for Thursday night’s game in New Orleans.

The developer of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine says it will work on adapting it to the new omicron COVID-19 variant.

President Joe Biden is urging Americans to get vaccinated, including booster shots, as he seeks to quell concerns over the newly identified coronavirus variant named omicron.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday broadened its recommendation for COVID-19 booster shots for all adults as the new omicron variant is identified in more countries.

Dutch military police have arrested a husband and wife who left a hotel where they were being quarantined after testing positive for COVID-19 and boarded a plane bound for Spain.

Thousands have rallied in the Czech capital to protest the government’s restrictive measures to tackle a record surge of coronavirus infections.

The overcast, drizzly skies match the somber mood at the Tshwane University of Technology, a hot spot in South Africa’s latest surge of COVID-19 cases, apparently driven by the new omicron variant.

Inflation is soaring, businesses are struggling to hire and President Joe Biden’s poll numbers have been in free fall.

Worried scientists in South Africa are scrambling to combat the lightning spread across the country of the new and highly transmissible omicron COVID-19 variant as the world grapples with its emergence.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced Friday that she is lowering the county’s COVID-19 Threat Level from Level 2: Orange to Level 3: Yellow as indicators demonstrate a further decrease in cases, hospitalizations, and positivity rates.

U.S. health officials say Merck's experimental COVID-19 pill is effective but they raised questions about its safety during pregnancy.

Coronavirus infections in the Czech Republic have jumped to a new record high in a surge that hit the country’s president and has delayed the appointment of the new prime minister.

Nations across Europe are taking new measures in an attempt to keep a COVID-19 spike from spiraling out of control, hoping that action now will safeguard the joys of Christmas next month.

Indonesia has significantly recovered from a mid-year spike in coronavirus cases and deaths that was one of the worst in the region, but with its vaccination drive stalling due to logistical challenges and other issues, and with holidays approaching, experts and officials warn the island nation could soon face another surge.

Bryan Adams has tested positive for COVID upon arrival at Milan’s Malpensa Airport.

The second Thanksgiving of the COVID-19 pandemic comes as a resurgent virus has pushed new infections in the U.S. to 95,000 daily and caused alarming increases at hospitals in Michigan, Minnesota, Colorado and Arizona.

Portugal is reporting its highest number of new daily COVID-19 infections since July amid a surge in cases across Europe.

Russian President Vladimir Putin says he has taken an experimental nasal vaccine against the coronavirus, three days after he received his booster shot, as Russia faces its worst surge of infections and deaths since the pandemic began.

The Slovak government has approved a two-week national lockdown amid a record surge of coronavirus infections.

The U.S. is in better shape approaching its second Thanksgiving of the pandemic, thanks to the vaccine.

The European Medicines Agency says it has received a request from Merck to authorize its coronavirus antiviral, the first pill shown to treat COVID-19.

The Dutch government is making social distancing mandatory again for all adults after coronavirus infection numbers hit a new weekly record.

Slovakia’s leaders have proposed a national lockdown as hospitals across the European Union country are hitting their limits amid a record surge of coronavirus infections.

The World Health Organization’s Europe office says projections show its 53-country region could face another 700,000 deaths due to the coronavirus pandemic by next spring, topping 2 million in total.

Israel has begun administering the coronavirus vaccine to children age 5 to 11.

Memorial Hermann announced Monday that it’s now offering Pfizer and Moderna vaccine booster shots to all adults ages 18 years and older who received their second dose at least six months ago.

French Prime Minister Jean Castex has tested positive for COVID-19 hours after a visit to neighboring Belgium.

Federal officials are proposing more than $160,000 in fines against eight airline passengers over incidents involving alcohol.

Traveling this holiday season can be safe if you're fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

Scientists say vaccinating kids should not only slow the spread of the coronavirus but also help prevent potentially-dangerous variants from emerging.

A legislative investigation has found “overwhelming evidence” that former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo engaged in sexual harassment and ordered state workers to help produce his book during work hours.