Tag: covid19
Pro Boxer shot dead in Maryland in what police say was a possible case of road rage | ABC News
The CDC said the guidance is in keeping with growing evidence that people with the virus are most infectious in the first few days and…
CDC shortens isolation period for asymptomatic infections as pediatric cases rise
Dr. John Brownstein discussed the latest in the fight against COVID-19, including the CDC cutting isolation time for people with asymptomatic infections and the rise…
US surpasses daily COVID-19 record | WNT
The U.S. is now reporting 277,000 new COVID-19 cases a day. This comes as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defends its recommendation…
FDA to approve boosters for 12- to 15-year-olds | WNT
As the country continues to see surging COVID-19 cases, the Food and Drug Administration is close to approving boosters for children between 12 and 15…
New mandate requires vaccinations for majority of US workers
Labor secretary Marty Walsh speaks after the Biden administration released new federal rules requiring a majority of U.S. workers to comply with a COVID-19 vaccine…
Millions celebrate Diwali in India for first time since start of COVID-19 pandemic
ABC News’ James Longman travels to Delhi, India, for Diwali celebrations, for the first time since being ravaged by COVID-19. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays…
Fauci confirms 1st case of omicron variant in US | ABC News
The omicron variant was identified in California. #ABCNews #OmicronVariant #Fauci #COVID19 source
New case of omicron COVID variant detected in Minnesota | ABCNL
Plus, a former sheriff’s deputy was indicted for the murder of Casey Goodson Jr., and an investigation is underway after Jacqueline Avant was found dead…
Globe races to contain omicron variant as COVID-19 cases rise
ABC News contributor Dr. Darien Sutton explains why we’re seeing more mandates as COVID-19 cases rise, and why it is possible the omicron variant overtakes…
One World, One Pandemic: How Asia is fighting COVID-19
ABC News’ Maggie Rulli and correspondents across Asia report on how nations there are battling the pandemic, including China’s zero tolerance approach to eliminating new…
One World, One Pandemic: How Africa is fighting COVID-19
ABC News’ Matt Gutman reports on how nations in Africa are battling the pandemic as the omicron variant spreads around the globe. ABC News Live…
The Rundown: Top headlines today: Dec. 8, 2021
Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at 7 EST & 9 EST WATCH the ABC News…
One World, One Pandemic: How South America is fighting COVID-19
ABC News’ Victor Oquendo reports on Peru leading the globe in COVID deaths per capita, as the broader Latin American region battles record-high hunger. ABC…
The Rundown: Top headlines today: Dec. 9, 2021
Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at 7 EST & 9 EST WATCH the ABC News…
Nation braces for potential omicron-fueled COVID-19 surge | WNT
Cases in the U.S. are up nearly 45% in the last month. Also, universities including Princeton, Cornell and NYU are canceling all events and moving…
Delta COVID-19 cases surge, omicron variant spreading rapidly ahead holidays | WNT
The White House warned millions of unvaccinated Americans that this winter will bring “severe illness and death†as two variants of COVID-19 advance across the…
CDC recommends opting for Pfizer or Moderna over J&J when there’s a choice | ABC News
Health officials are concerned as the rapidly spreading Delta and Omicron variants are fueling COVID-19 surges across the U.S. Plus, some school districts across the…
Delta, omicron COVID-19 cases surge ahead of holiday travel | WNT
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidance on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Dr. Jha speaks on the latest, including the increase…
Vaccine demand drops
There are 3,000 vaccines set to expire in Philadelphia this afternoon as demand for the COVID vaccine drops and thousands of vaccines go unused. ABC…
NBA promoting vaccinations as playoffs begin
The Brooklyn Nets set up vaccination sites near the Barclays Center as the team hosts playoff games. ABC News Live Update, Weekdays at 9 AM…
