COVID-19 surge forces NYU to cancel events, recommend online testing format
close Video New York University (NYU) announced Wednesday that it would take action in response to what it said was a “considerable acceleration in the rate of new…
Philly health commissioner warns against gathering with family during holidays due to COVID
The Philadelphia health commissioner warned residents Wednesday against attending holiday gatherings with people from other households– including family– due to the prevalence of COVID-19 in the city.
Omicron variant may hasten pace for COVID-19 to become endemic, ‘ideal situation for a virus’
Some health officials have expressed reserved optimism that the coronavirus omicron strain could be a significant step in the pandemic’s transition to becoming endemic, with one expert calling…
Cornell goes to red alert, cancels graduation ceremony after student omicron outbreak
Cornell University recently announced a number of safety measures after moving to red alert status in response to a significant number of student samples that tested positive for…
CDC chief says omicron cases expected to grow, White House remains 'confident' schools will stay open
Speaking at a White House COVID-19 Task Force Briefing on Wednesday, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said that she expected reports…
Merck’s COVID-19 pill could pose risks during pregnancy: report
While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expected to soon rule on whether to authorize Merck’s COVID-19 pill, questions remain regarding its risks in pregnant women. The…
Average person just as smart as rocket scientist and neurosurgeon, study finds
The average person is comparatively just as intelligent as rocket scientists and neurosurgeons, according to U.K. researchers. In a multinational study published in the Christmas issue of the…
COVID-19 pandemic death toll tops 800,000 in U.S.
As scientists worked to discover more about the omicron variant and more Americans received booster doses of vaccines, the U.S. death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic surpassed the…
Deadline time for HealthCare.gov coverage that starts Jan. 1
Consumers seeking government-subsidized health insurance for next year have through Wednesday to sign up at HealthCare.gov if they want their new plan to start Jan. 1. Independent experts…
WHO director warns omicron spreading at rate 'not seen with any previous' variant
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a briefing Tuesday that the omicron variant of the coronavirus is spreading at a rate not seen with…