December 16 2021, 08:00
Several universities such as Georgetown, Princeton and Cornell, are reimposing restrictions on their campus due to the rise in the omicron variant, which was originally discovered in South Africa.
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December 16 2021, 08:00
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.
December 16 2021, 08:00
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 initial studies "the ideal situation for a virus.”
December 16 2021, 08:00
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 the omicron variant, according to a recent university statement.
December 16 2021, 08:00
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 of omicron cases in the U.S. to increase in coming days.
December 16 2021, 08:00
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.
December 16 2021, 08:00
The average person is comparatively just as intelligent as rocket scientists and neurosurgeons, according to a Brainbook study titled: "'It’s not rocket science' and 'It’s not brain surgery'—'It’s a walk in the park: prospective comparative study."
December 16 2021, 08:00
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 800,000 mark on Tuesday.
December 16 2021, 08:00
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.
December 16 2021, 08:00
Initiatives announced by San Francisco's mayor to address crime and open-air drug dealing and substance abuse were met with praise by the city's police union and cautious optimism from others.