COVID-19

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.

After a two-year break due to COVID-19, the aroma of jerked food and feel of pulsating reggae rhythms were a perfect combination for organizers of the Grace Jamaica Jerk Festival.

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.

Dr. Davis spoke with the Defender about flu season and misinformation regarding immunizations. Defender: Why does flu season demand our attention this year? Davis: The first is that the flu vaccine causes the flu. Another one would be when they say you can’t take the flu vaccines if you have an egg allergy. Davis: The virus can still travel in all of those unvaccinated people and the flu season will last longer.

The mass outbreak started to be detected on the Majestic Princess halfway through its 12-day voyage.

The moves are clearly aimed at luring some business back into the country, but they may not go far enough to entice many travelers.

Dr. Davis spoke with the Defender about flu season and misinformation regarding immunizations. Defender: Why does flu season demand our attention this year? Davis: The first is that the flu vaccine causes the flu. Another one would be when they say you can’t take the flu vaccines if you have an egg allergy. Davis: The virus can still travel in all of those unvaccinated people and the flu season will last longer.

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

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

A report from Virginia's Fairfax County Public Schools found that students saw sharp increases in depression and suicidal thoughts during the 2021 school year.

The head of the World Health Organization says there's "cause for optimism."

The head of the World Health Organization says there's “cause for optimism” as the latest weekly count of deaths worldwide linked to the coronavirus came in at more than 9,400 — nearly 90% below levels seen nine months ago.

The head of the World Health Organization says there’s “cause for optimism” as the latest weekly count of deaths worldwide linked to the coronavirus came in at more than 9,400 — nearly 90% below levels seen nine months ago

Republican Sen. Rand Paul won re-election on Tuesday and promised supporters to subpoena "every last document of Dr. Fauci's."

America is swimming in viruses. Here’s what it means for your body.

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.

As the time for family reunions and Thanksgiving dinners approaches, President Joe Biden is sharing the moment when he receives his COVID-19 booster shot at about 2:05 p.m., on Tuesday at the White House

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

The Biden Administration and Health & Human Services (HHS) have extended the federal public health emergency (PHE) through January 11, 2023.

A federal judge in St. Louis has dismissed an effort by six Republican-led states to block the Biden administration’s plan to forgive student loan debt for tens of millions of Americans.

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

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.

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

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.

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

President Biden is in London on Monday for Queen Elizabeth’s funeral, but comments that he made Sunday on the CBS show “60 Minutes” sparked concern from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

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.

A grieving South Florida family is demanding answers after discovering the body they were preparing to bury was not their loved one.

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.

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%.

New booster shots have arrived and social distancing guidelines have eased but COVID-19 infections aren't going away anytime soon.

The White House says the New boosters intended to provide better protection, are now available at local pharmacies.

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.

New COVID-19 boosters that target today's most common omicron strains are set to begin soon.

The European Medicines Agency has recommended the authorization of two coronavirus vaccines made by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna Inc., tweaked to include protection against an early version of the omicron variant.

The Biden administration hopes to make getting a COVID-19 booster as routine as going in for the yearly flu shot.

California won't allow teens age 15 and up to be vaccinated against the coronavirus without their parents' consent.

The number of new coronavirus cases and deaths reported globally continued to fall nearly everywhere in the world in what the World Health Organization described as a “welcome decline” at a media briefing on Wednesday.

The Coast Guard Academy is disenrolling seven cadets for failing to comply with the military’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate.

U.S. regulators have authorized updated COVID-19 boosters, the first to directly target today's most common omicron strain.

Unvaccinated NBA players and team personnel must submit to weekly COVID-19 testing this season.

First lady Jill Biden has tested negative for COVID-19 and plans to return to Washington on Tuesday.

COVID-19 vaccines tweaked to better match today’s omicron threat are expected to roll out in a few weeks but how much will they help.