Shanghai Officials Seek 'Societal Zero COVID' With Mass Testing
Officials say a one-month lockdown of China's largest city may be eased if new COVID-19 testing shows the virus is no longer spreading.
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Coronavirus
Fauci: 'Pandemic Phase' Over For U.S., But COVID-19 Still Here
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says cases have risen about 25% in the past week.
White House Pleads For More COVID Funding; GOP Questions Spending
With the White House asking Congress to pass additional COVID relief funding, Republicans question how the previous $1.9 trillion package was spent.
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Administration Expands Availability Of COVID Antiviral Pill
Supply of Paxlovid was initially very limited, but as COVID cases across the country have fallen and manufacturing has increased, it's more abundant.
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FDA Approves Remdesivir To Treat Children With COVID-19
The FDA announced Monday that it approved use of the antiviral medication to treat patients as young as 28 days old.
| Scripps News Staff
NYC School Employees Put On Leave, Accused Of Faking Vaccination Proof
It's unclear what evidence was used to determine the vaccination cards were fake, but the district and law enforcement are investigating.
| Scripps News Staff
Biden Administration To Promote Availability Of COVID Antiviral Pill
Paxlovid was initially very limited, but as COVID-19 cases across the country have fallen and manufacturing has increased it is now far more abundant.
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Beijing Districts Placed Under Lockdown As COVID Cases Mount
Residents were staying home and stocking up on food as a safeguard against the possibility that they could be confined indoors.
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Justice Dept. To Appeal Order Voiding Travel Mask Mandate
A notice of appeal was filed in federal court in Tampa.
| AP and Stephanie Liebergen
Who Isn't Getting COVID?
Earlier this year, the CDC estimated that 43% of Americans have had COVID.
| Tammy Estwick and Scripps News Staff
Newsy Investigates: The Slow Hunt For Stolen Unemployment Aid
A lack of investigators and data are snarling the fight to claw back billions of dollars in stolen COVID-19 unemployment relief, Newsy has learned.
Shanghai Allows 4 Million More Out Of Homes As Virus Rules Ease
Some people are still not allowed to leave their neighborhoods, and large gatherings are prohibited.
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Disney World: Face Masks Optional For All Areas Of Resort
The rule change was posted Tuesday on Disney's website.
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Feds Will Appeal Mask Ruling Only If Mandate Still Needed
This comes a day after a Florida judge ended the sweeping mandate, which required face coverings on planes and trains and in transit hubs.
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Moderna Announces Step Toward Updating COVID Shots For Fall
Moderna's goal is to produce a combination shot that specifically targets Omicron.
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New York Pledges To Stay Open, While Other States Remain Cautious
COVID-19 cases are up slightly nationally, but they appear to be less severe, with deaths and hospitalizations still dropping.
Florida Federal Judge Says Masks Can't Be Required On Planes
The CDC continues to recommend masks on mass transportation, though it won't be enforced.
Dancing For Joy Bhangra Style — One Day At A Time
Gurdeep Pandher danced away pandemic woes every day for two years, and his bhangra videos amassed hundreds of thousands of viewers.
Supreme Court Won't Hear New York City Teacher Vaccine Dispute
New York City began requiring public school employees to be vaccinated in the fall of 2021.
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U.S. Nears 1 Million COVID Deaths
The seven-day average of COVID hospitalizations remains just below 15,000.
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Uninsured Americans Could Soon Be Charged For Covid Testing, Vaccines
A federal program that was reimbursing health care providers for costs of COVID care has run out of money.
Pandemic Aftermath Leads To Mixed Bag For Religious Attendance
Many faith leaders are encouraging members to return to their places of worship, but the amount of regular churchgoers has plateaued.
It's Not Over: COVID-19 Cases Are On The Rise Again In U.S.
Most cases are now being caused by a subvariant known as BA.2 that is thought to be 30% more contagious.
| AP and Scripps News Staff
Uninsured Americans Now Being Charged For COVID Tests
The federal program that was reimbursing health care providers for COVID costs has run out of money.
Churches Prepare For Easter Sunday Celebrations After Pandemic Pause
After two years of muted celebrations on Easter, many of America’s churches are finally going to be bringing back larger, in-person masses.
Pfizer To Seek COVID Booster For Healthy 5- To 11-Year-Olds
Pfizer tested the kid booster while Omicron was surging this winter.
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Manilow To Miss Opening Of Off-Broadway Show After Positive COVID Test
Barry Manilow's "Harmony" is based on the true story of a group of entertainers that included Jewish singers in 1920s Germany.
| Scripps News Staff
Biden Administration To Extend Mask Mandate For Public Transit
The CDC announced the face mask requirement will be extended until May 3.
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Biden Administration's Travel Mask Mandate Still Up In The Air
The airline industry and Republicans want to end the mandate that has required face masks on public transit for the past 14 months.
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Philadelphia To Restore Indoor Mask Mandate As COVID Cases Rise
Health inspectors will begin enforcing the mask mandate at city businesses April 18.
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