Tag: covid19
ABC News Live Update: US may be turning corner on pandemic
Plus, a potential major storm gains strength in the Atlantic, and Prince Harry teams up with Oprah. ABC News Live Update, Weekdays at 9 AM…
Ohio Governor: Vaccine lottery ‘going better than I could’ve even ever imagined’
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine discusses the state’s $1 million lottery drawings for vaccinated residents, and why the state went forward with the incentive to help…
‘A lot of joy’ in seeing vaccinated crowds: Former CDC director
Former acting CDC director Dr. Richard Besser discusses the dramatic drop in COVID-19 cases in the U.S. and the heart condition found in some young…
Vaccine Watch: Incentivizing the vaccine
ABC News’ Bob Woodruff explores the surge in incentives for Americans to get a COVID-19 vaccine and whether they’re necessary to spur new vaccinations. ABC…
Vietnam locks down Ho Chi Minh City amid new variant concerns
New questions are being raised as to whether COVID-19 vaccines can keep up with newly emerging variants. ABC News Live Update, Weekdays at 9 AM…
Biden, Fauci urge COVID-19 vaccinations as delta variant now dominant in UK | WNT
The variant is spreading rapidly among younger people in the U.K., President Joe Biden tweeted. Dr. Anthony Fauci hopes 70% of the U.S. will be…
Fauci, Biden urge COVID-19 vaccinations as delta variant now dominant in UK | ABC News
A new dangerous COVID-19 variant spreading among young people across the country and abroad has health officials concerned. Plus, a new ProPublica report finds that…
Former White House COVID-19 adviser on successes, failures of virus response
Andy Slavitt, former White House senior adviser for COVID-19 response under the Biden administration, discusses his new book “Preventable,” and the investigation into COVID’s origins….
Tropical Storm Elsa moves up the east coast with fierce winds and heavy rain | ABC News
More than 30 million Americans remain under flash flood watches as Tropical Storm Elsa moves up the east coast with fierce winds and heavy rain….
Top health officials warn that COVID-19 is now a “pandemic of the unvaccinated” | ABC News
Top health officials warn that COVID-19 is now a “pandemic of the unvaccinated,” as cases continue to rise across the country. Plus, Amazon founder Jeff…
The CEO of the Tokyo Olympics is not ruling out a last-minute cancellation of the games | ABC News
The CEO of the Tokyo Olympics is not ruling out a last-minute cancellation of the games due to rising COVID-19 cases. ABC News anchor Amy…
CDC reverses mask policy, recommends people wear them in certain areas
The CDC said even vaccinated people should wear masks indoors in areas with high levels of transmission. source
Making sense of the CDC’s guidance urging masks indoors for vaccinated Americans
The CDC reports breakthrough cases have occurred in less than 1% of fully vaccinated people. ABC News Live Update, Weekdays at 9 AM & 11AM…
What’s next for Simone Biles after pulling out of 2 events
Plus, Katie Ledecky takes gold in Olympics swimming as COVID-19 and sweltering heat raise concerns. ABC News Live Update, Weekdays at 9 AM & 11AM…
Israel set to give senior citizens a 3rd vaccine dose as experts mull booster shots
In the U.S., hospitalizations are on the rise in 45 states. The Breakdown, Weekdays at 3 PM EST on ABC News Live WATCH the ABC…
Biden delivers remarks on mask and vaccine policies for federal workers
President Joe Biden also discussed the seriousness of the delta variant, as well as the importance of getting vaccinated. WATCH the ABC News Live Stream…
‘Super-spreaders of digital disinformation’ hindering COVID vaccine efforts
ABC News’ Kyra Phillips speaks with Imran Ahmed, the founder and CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, on vaccine misinformation online and what…
Florida COVID ward nurse: ‘We’re back to where we were in December’
ABC News’ Kyra Phillips speaks with Jacksonville, Florida, COVID ward nurse Lauren Schiller on life inside a hospital in one of the nation’s delta variant…
New York City to require proof of vaccination for many indoor activities | WNT
Restaurants, gyms and entertainment venues will require customers and workers to show proof of vaccination starting Sept. 13. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD NEWS…
US faces COVID-19 summer surge due to delta variant
Nearly 80% of U.S. counties report “high†or “substantial†transmission of COVID-19 and Louisiana has the highest case rate with more than 600 new cases…
