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Study: Vaccinated People Can Carry as Much Virus as Others
Scientists who studied a big COVID-19 outbreak in Massachusetts concluded that vaccinated people who got so-called breakthrough infections carried about the same amount of the coronavirus as those who did not get the shots.
Will We Need Vaccine Passports To Do Fun Things?
Ready to go out on the town before summer ends? In parts of the U.S., you might have to carry your COVID-19 vaccine card or a digital copy to get into restaurants, bars, nightclubs and outdoor music festivals.
US Mulls COVID Vaccine Boosters for Elderly as Early as Fall
Warning of tough days ahead with surging COVID-19 infections, the director of the National Institutes of Health said Sunday the U.S. could decide in the next couple weeks whether to offer coronavirus booster shots to Americans this fall.
'Penile Brain' — Websites Debunk the Apple Vinegar = Viagra Myth
Apple Cider vinegar has become something of a miracle cure of late with many touting its numerous benefits. But one thing it doesn't cure is erectile dysfunction.
States That Had a Grip on COVID Now Seeing a Crush of Cases
The COVID-19 surge that is sending hospitalizations to all-time highs in parts of the South is also clobbering states like Hawaii and Oregon that were once seen as pandemic success stories.
Extra COVID Vaccine OK'd For Those With Weak Immune Systems
U.S. regulators say transplant recipients and others with severely weakened immune systems can get an extra dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to better protect them as the delta variant continues to surge.
Biden Eyes Tougher Vaccine Rules without Provoking Backlash
When the pace of vaccinations in the U.S. first began to slow, President Joe Biden backed incentives like million-dollar cash lotteries if that's what it took to get shots in arms. But as new coronavirus infections soar, he's testing a tougher approach.
Overwhelmed by COVID-19: A Day Inside a Louisiana Hospital
Nearly 2,900 virus patients are currently hospitalized in Louisiana — and state health officials say the number of cases may not peak for several more weeks.
Fauci Hopeful COVID Vaccines Get Full OK by FDA Within Weeks
Dr. Fauci predicted the potential move will spur a wave of vaccine mandates in the private sector as well as schools and universities.
Staying Safe Amid COVID-19 Variants: 5 Questions Answered
An infectious disease specialist answers some common questions about variants and what you can do to best protect yourself.
Hospitals Run Low on Nurses as They Get Swamped with COVID
The rapidly escalating surge in COVID-19 infections across the U.S. has caused a shortage of nurses and other front-line staff in virus hot spots that can no longer keep up with the flood of unvaccinated patients.
DaBaby's Rant Only Scratches of Stigma Often Faced by People Living with HIV
A clinical psychologist takes a deeper look at the harm caused by DaBaby's homophobic and racist rant.
Déjà Vu? Consumers Scramble for Covid Tests in Hard-Hit Areas
As the nation confronts its latest and worsening surge of covid cases, consumers are again facing delays getting tested, many turning to social media to complain.
Andrew Sullivan Says Media Got It All Wrong About Ptown Outbreak
Provincetown resident and LGBTQ media personality Andrew Sullivan spoke to CNN's "Reliable Sources" on Sunday to say how the media got the coverage of the recent Delta virus cluster in his town wrong.
To Shake Hands or Not? An Age-Old Human Gesture Now in Limbo
As workers return to the office, friends reunite and more church services shift from Zoom to in person, this exact question is befuddling growing numbers of people: to shake or not to shake?
Shots Give COVID-19 Survivors Big Immune Boost, Studies Show
Even people who have recovered from COVID-19 are urged to get vaccinated, especially as the extra-contagious delta variant surges — and a new study shows survivors who ignored that advice were more than twice as likely to get reinfected.
Norwegian Cruises Challenges Florida Passenger Vaccine Law
Norwegian Cruise Line asked a federal judge Friday to block a Florida law prohibiting cruise companies from demanding that passengers show written proof of coronavirus vaccination before they board a ship.
'There are Only So Many Beds': COVID-19 Surge Hits Hospitals
Florida hospitals slammed with COVID-19 patients are suspending elective surgeries and putting beds in conference rooms, an auditorium and a cafeteria.
United Airlines Will Require US Employees to Be Vaccinated
United Airlines will require employees in the U.S. to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by late October, perhaps sooner, joining a growing number of big corporations that are responding to a surge in virus cases.
In New York City, Impending Vaccination Rules Prompt Concern
New York City City officials said details are still being worked out, including enforcement and consequences for businesses that refuse to comply.