A “Frankenstein”-style new Omicron subvariant is spreading in the UK — and some experts fear the mutation may be the most … [Read more...] about ‘Frankenstein’ COVID-19 Omicron subvariant XE detected in UK
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Shanghai is flying drones over districts to tell citizens under lockdown to ‘curb your soul’s desire for freedom’ and comply with COVID-19 restrictions
People in protective gear unload groceries from a truck before distributing them to locals under the Covid-19 lockdown in … [Read more...] about Shanghai is flying drones over districts to tell citizens under lockdown to ‘curb your soul’s desire for freedom’ and comply with COVID-19 restrictions
Man in Germany gets 90 COVID-19 shots to sell forged passes
BERLIN (AP) — A 60-year-old man allegedly had himself vaccinated against COVID-19 dozens of times in Germany in order to sell … [Read more...] about Man in Germany gets 90 COVID-19 shots to sell forged passes
UK hits record COVID-19 levels; nearly 5 million infected
LONDON (AP) — The prevalence of COVID-19 in the U.K. has reached record levels, with about 1 in 13 people estimated to be … [Read more...] about UK hits record COVID-19 levels; nearly 5 million infected
Florida man tries to use COVID-19 as a cover for murder
[This story originally aired on May 8, 2021.]When friends and family of a Jupiter, Florida, mother began receiving texts … [Read more...] about Florida man tries to use COVID-19 as a cover for murder
COVID-19 transportation mask mandate could be lifted next month: Ex-FDA chief
The former chief of the Food and Drug Administration predicted Wednesday that the federal mask mandate for airplanes and … [Read more...] about COVID-19 transportation mask mandate could be lifted next month: Ex-FDA chief
Shanghai starts China’s biggest COVID-19 lockdown in 2 years
BEIJING — China began its most extensive lockdown in two years Monday to conduct mass testing and control a growing outbreak … [Read more...] about Shanghai starts China’s biggest COVID-19 lockdown in 2 years
Doctors finding hurdles to using pills to treat COVID-19
High-risk COVID-19 patients now have new treatments they can take at home to stay out of the hospital — if doctors get the … [Read more...] about Doctors finding hurdles to using pills to treat COVID-19
New York about to surpass 70,000 COVID-19 deaths
New York is about to surpass another grim milestone: 70,000 deaths from COVID-19 — or more than enough bodies to fill both … [Read more...] about New York about to surpass 70,000 COVID-19 deaths
Louisville health department leader who oversaw COVID-19 vaccine distribution has died
Dr. SarahBeth Hartlage has overseen the COVID-19 vaccine rollout throughout Louisville.Dr. SarahBeth Hartlage, who helped … [Read more...] about Louisville health department leader who oversaw COVID-19 vaccine distribution has died
Fauci warns Americans could face more lockdowns amid spread of new COVID-19 variant
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, warned Americans this week that … [Read more...] about Fauci warns Americans could face more lockdowns amid spread of new COVID-19 variant
Crematoriums in Hong Kong at capacity, coffin supply running out amid devastating COVID-19 wave
Crematoriums in Hong Kong are reportedly filling up as the region nears 1 million infections and faces the world’s highest … [Read more...] about Crematoriums in Hong Kong at capacity, coffin supply running out amid devastating COVID-19 wave
China fights new COVID-19 spike with more selective approach
BEIJING (AP) — China is tackling a COVID-19 spike with selective lockdowns and other measures that appear to slightly ease … [Read more...] about China fights new COVID-19 spike with more selective approach
Hong Kong puts mass testing on hold as COVID-19 deaths rise
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said Wednesday that reducing the skyrocketing number of deaths in the latest … [Read more...] about Hong Kong puts mass testing on hold as COVID-19 deaths rise