COVID-19

Long Covid is a chronic illness affecting as many as 23 million Americans. Its economic impact may rival that of the Great Recession.

Some health officials worry that lies about COVID-19 could spread more easily, while others say policy wasn't that effective.

Twitter is no longer enforcing its policy against misinformation about COVID-19.

In a recent update to its website, Twitter said that effective Nov. 23, it is no longer enforcing its Covid-19 misleading information policy.

Chinese authorities have eased some controls after protests in several cities, but showed no sign of backing off their larger "zero-COVID" strategy.

The head of the International Monetary Fund says it’s time for China to move away from mass lockdowns under its “zero-COVID” approach.

At the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, China set out its “zero-COVID” measures that were harsh, but not out of line with what many other countries were doing to try and contain the virus

At the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, China set out its “zero-COVID” measures that were harsh, but not out of line with what many other countries were doing to try and contain the virus.

The legal aid organization that brought the court challenge hailed the ruling as a "momentous" victory for the rule of law.

House Republicans are promising aggressive oversight of the Biden administration once they assume the majority next year.

Prominent media outlets and health experts once praised China's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic as successful. Now, China's zero-COVID policy has led to revolt.

Protests among FoxConn workers spread to major Chinese cities as residents chafe under "zero-COVID" policies.

The protests are the most widespread show of opposition to the ruling party in decades.

Dr. Anthony Fauci said the U.S. is "certainly" still in the middle of a Covid-19 pandemic, and he is "very troubled" by the divisive state of American politics.

Dr. Anthony Fauci says he has a "completely open mind" when it comes to the origins of COVID-19, but argues the scientific evidence strongly points away from a lab leak.

During Xinjiang's lockdown, some residents elsewhere in the city have had their doors chained physically shut.

Residents held extraordinary late-night demonstrations against Urumqi's draconian "zero-COVID" lockdown after an apartment fire killed 10.

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days.

The study did not look at hospitalization, but experts believe the omicron booster shots will provide strong protection against severe outcomes.

Daily cases of COVID-19 across China are hitting records, with 32,695 reported Friday.

The omicron variant is driving U.S. COVID-19 case counts higher in many places just in time for the holiday season.

Residents in the capital have been emptying store shelves in supermarkets and overwhelming delivery apps as Beijing's government steps up construction of COVID quarantine centers.

Residents of some parts of China's capital are overwhelming delivery apps as the city government orders faster construction of quarantine centers and field hospitals.

Residents of some parts of China’s capital were emptying supermarket shelves and overwhelming delivery apps Friday as the city government ordered faster construction of COVID-19 quarantine centers and field hospitals. Uncertainty and scattered, unconfirmed reports of lockdowns in at least some Beijing districts have fueled demand for food and other supplies, something not seen in the city for months. Unusually large numbers of shoppers in the city's northern suburbs left shelves bare in markets, but customers were relatively few in the center of the city of 21 million, where supplies remained abundant.

Greg Gutfeld sounds off on White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre's reaction at Dr. Anthony Fauci's final press briefing over a question on COVID origins on "Gutfeld!"

The Covid-19 pandemic severely disrupted vaccination services, resulting in millions of kids missing their measles shots.

Logan was taken to hospital with a broken arm and bruises but not referred to child protection.

The omicron variant is driving U.S. COVID-19 case counts higher in many places just in time for the holiday season.

The waning efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines and increasingly contagious strains of the virus are taking a toll even among those who got their primary vaccine doses.

COVID-19's death rate hit Latino seniors hardest, and that's threatening the community's long-heralded family structure.

The far-right lawmaker's personal Twitter account was reinstated following a ban for sharing COVID-19 misinformation.

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown and her husband contracted coronavirus after attending the Vietnam-United States Trade Forum overseas. The governor says they are recuperating at home.

Better data and a stronger workforce should help hospitals handle a surge in Covid, flu and RSV.

China is the only major country in the world still trying to curb virus transmissions through strict lockdown measures and mass testing.

The southern Chinese metropolis of Guangzhou has locked down its largest district as it tries to tamp down a major COVID-19 outbreak, suspending public transit and requiring residents to present a negative test if they want to leave their homes

The southern Chinese metropolis of Guangzhou has locked down its largest district as it tries to tamp down a major COVID-19 outbreak, suspending public transit and requiring residents to present a negative test if they want to leave their homes.

The southern Chinese metropolis of Guangzhou locked down its largest district Monday as it tries to tamp down a major COVID-19 outbreak, suspending public transit and requiring residents to present a negative test if they want to leave their homes. The outbreak is testing China's attempt to bring a more targeted approach to its zero-COVID policies while facing multiple outbreaks driven by fast-spreading omicron variants. China is the only major country in the world still trying to curb virus transmissions through strict lockdown measures and mass testing.

China's National Health Commission on Sunday announced the country's first COVID-19 death in nearly six months as health officials deal with an uptick in cases.

The treatments were highly popular earlier in the pandemic. One by one, they got knocked out by more convenient, less expensive treatment options, and new COVID variants.

China has announced its first new death from COVID-19 in nearly half a year.

Now that most people in the U.S. have been infected at least once with COVID-19, some complacency may be setting; but even if another round of SARS-CoV-2 infection may start to feel old hat, experts warn that the possibility of long COVID is still a threat Americans should be wary of, even if they’ve managed to avoid long COVID in the past.

Tech layoffs are more a matter of perception than a matter for broader concern yet, a Morgan Stanley note read, with the larger workforce still understaffed.

Rising cases of flu, COVID-19 and RSV are causing working parents to stay home with sick kids.

The Indian Health Service says all tribal members covered by the federal agency will be offered a vaccine at every appointment, when appropriate.

Jan Malcolm, Minnesota's Department of Health Commissioner, will not seek reappointment. Malcolm dealt with managing the pandemic. Three other cabinet members are stepping down.

Tennessee Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn this week renewed her call to protect military service members from being discharged for refusing to take a COVID-19 vaccine.

The head of Africa’s top public health institute is urging authorities across the continent to step up COVID-19 testing amid a concerning rise in new cases in some countries

The head of Africa’s top public health institute is urging authorities across the continent to step up COVID-19 testing amid a concerning rise in new cases in some countries.

Unverified videos show people breaking down barriers and marching through streets in Guangzhou as frustration boils over about China's strict COVID-19 controls.

A lack of government investment in an animal disease lab is a threat to safety, a report says.

Shalanda Young, director of the Office of Management and Budget, made the emergency supplemental funding request to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Leaders of G20 countries have gathered to address major global issues nearly three years after the pandemic. However, their COVID measures still vary from country to country.

The Chicago Tribune wants to hear about a particularly troubled CTA, Metra or Amtrak ride

As the death care industry grapples with changing cultural attitudes and how to respectfully lay to rest those who identify as trans or nonbinary, a South Side-based LGBTQ community center is set to launch the final portion of its Dignity Project.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said Tuesday he has COVID-19 and is leaving the Group of 20 meetings in Bali, just days after hosting President Joe Biden and other world leaders for a summit in his country’s capital.

A segment on NBC News advised parents to avoid “physical interaction” with “unvaccinated individuals” to protect their children against the coronavirus this flu season.

A new survey shows private jet travelers want to continue to fly privately. But they're shopping around for cheaper companies, thanks to increasing costs.

The strain has climbed to make up 4.3% of new COVID-19 cases nationwide.

"Outnumbered" panelists criticized President Biden following his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where he focused on climate change rather than COVID-19.

Officials say the need for next-generation treatments and vaccines is urgent as the virus continues mutating.

Americans have embraced the idea that Paxlovid is to blame for COVID-19 relapses in people who've seemingly recovered. Scientists aren't so sure.

Sri Lanka’s president has proposed to more than double the country’s tax revenue as the island nation struggles to come out from its worst economic crisis.

A new accounting of carbon dioxide emissions finds that heat-trapping gas pollution from fossil fuels went up about 1% more than last year.

Thousands of runners have taken to the streets of China’s capital for the return of the Beijing marathon after a two-year COVID-19 hiatus, even as another death blamed on China’s strict pandemic controls generated more public anger.

President Joe Biden’s education secretary has tested positive for COVID-19.

Pfizer’s COVID-19 treatment helped the pharmaceutical giant balance tumbling international sales for its coronavirus vaccine and top third-quarter expectations.

The head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has tested positive again for COVID-19.

President Biden receives his updated COVID-19 vaccine and delivers remarks on the ongoing fight against the virus

President Joe Biden has rolled up his sleeve and gotten his updated COVID-19 booster shot.

Across the country, medical professionals are reporting an increase in COVID-19 and flu cases. After two slower seasons, RSV, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, has increased as well.

Across the country, medical professionals are reporting an increase in COVID-19 and flu cases. After two slower seasons, RSV, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, has increased as well.

The Food and Drug Administration has authorized a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine made by Novavax.

Local health professionals are preparing for an intense flu season.

The Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts launched the 'DASH' mobile clinic to provide easier access to health care.

The Biden administration says the COVID-19 public health emergency will continue through Jan. 11 as officials brace for a spike in cases this winter.

Roanoke's Office of Economic Development says there is still opportunities for another 40 businesses to receive ARPA funding.

The U.S. is about to offer updated COVID-19 booster shots to kids as young as 5.

Elon Musk’s monthslong tussle with Twitter took another twist this week after the Tesla billionaire seemed to return to where he started in April — offering to buy the company for $44 billion.

Some are concerned that this year's flu will be more severe than most.

The CDC is doing away with notices about the COVID-19 risk of visiting specific countries.

Ringo Starr has tested positive for COVID-19, forcing the former Beatle to cancel several scheduled concerts in Canada with his All Starr Band.

Ringo Starr has cancelled shows in North America after the former Beatles drummer tested positive for COVID-19.

Fans going to the World Cup in Qatar must show a negative COVID-19 test when they arrive as part of the host nation’s rules to combat COVID-19.

Pfizer is asking the Food and Drug Administration to expand use of its updated COVID-19 booster shot to children ages 5 to 11.

While the coronavirus pandemic was not the main focus of the U.N. General Assembly, the conversations were still happening on the sidelines.

More than 4 million Americans have rolled up their sleeves for the new omicron-specific booster shots.

The director of the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts released a statement on the subject

Israel has started administering doses of the new COVID-19 vaccine tailored to fight the highly infectious omicron variant.

Tasha Scheffey's family and friends held a fundraiser at New Freedom Farm today to support her on her long battle with Covid-19.

A bus reportedly taking 47 people to COVID-19 quarantine in China has crashed, killing 27 and injuring 20 others.

The head of the World Health Organization says the number of coronavirus deaths last week was the lowest reported number in the pandemic since March 2020, marking what could be a turning point in the years-long global outbreak.

A U.S. firm that monitors false online claims reports that searches for information about prominent news topics on TikTok are likely to turn up results riddled with misinformation.

The European Medicines Agency has recommended the authorization of a tweaked booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine that includes protection against two of the latest versions of omicron, as countries look to bolster their immunization programs ahead of winter.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said her government will not be pursuing any moves toward changing New Zealand to a republic following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

A majority of adults in the U.S. say health care is not handled well in the country.

The World Health Organization says the number of new coronavirus cases fell everywhere in the world last week by about 12%.

Carilion said that this level generally allows one visitor for adult patients in the inpatient setting.

India and China have cleared two needle-free options for COVID-19 vaccinations.

New COVID-19 boosters targeting today’s most common omicron strains should begin arriving within days.