Flying in 2022 amid the omicron surge? Here's what you should know
In recent weeks, droves of flights have been disrupted due to a mix of winter weather and a swath of new COVID-19 cases, forcing an increasing number of crew members to call in sick. It's created "the storm for travelers," according to AAA.
DHS requires non-US travelers to be fully vaccinated
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said that beginning Saturday it will require non-U.S. individuals hoping to enter the U.S. via land ports of entry and ferry terminals at the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Wearable 'Fresh Air Clip' can detect COVID-19, researchers say
A new, wearable device could give you an early warning that you've been exposed to COVID-19.
Trash piling up on streets across US due to worker shortages
Worker shortages related to the spread of the omicron variant of the coronavirus are resulting in trash pile ups on city streets across the country.
Starbucks facing calls for boycott after dropping vaccine mandate
Starbucks is facing backlash said that it was reversing its policy requiring U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated after the Supreme Court blocked the Biden administration’s plan to require vaccines or regular COVID testing at companies with more than 100 workers.
Omicron surge: Air travel volume lower as virus cases rise, TSA says
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) warned consumers that the omicron variant continues to impact travel volume.
CDC adds 22 more destinations to COVID-19 'high risk' travel list
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned against travel to 22 nations and territories on Tuesday, amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Jobless claims unexpectedly rise to 286,000, highest since October
The weekly Labor Department data sheds fresh light on how a recent surge in COVID-19 cases is affecting the economy.
Global COVID-19 vaccination program low on funds
The United Nations-backed initiative to equally distribute COVID-19 vaccines is low on funds.
American Airlines narrows loss, COVID still wild card
American Airlines CEO Doug Parker details the challenges and outlook for the carrier as the omicron variant continues to disrupt travel.
Biden's first-year giveaways: What the US has spent or pledged to spend on infrastructure, COVID relief
President Biden's first year in office was full of plans – some realized, some not – to spend massive amounts of money in the name of causes, including pandemic relief, infrastructure and climate change.
Walgreens launches tool to track COVID-19 cases as omicron surges
The Walgreens COVID-19 Index, which uses testing data from Aegis Sciences Corporation, can track the spread of the omicron variant within 24 to 48 hours, the company announced Wednesday.
Carhartt will enforce vaccine mandate despite Court's ruling, backs Biden's OSHA play: 'Workplace safety'
Carhartt told employees that it's upholding its vaccine mandate "as part of our long-standing commitment to workplace safety" despite the Supreme Court ruling earlier this month.
Hoyer says 'Biden economy is a good economy,' claims Democrats' spending bill can fix inflation
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer argued that President Biden is doing a good job fostering the United States' economic recovery from the pandemic.
Starbucks scraps vaccine mandate
Starbucks announces a key decision on its vaccine mandate.
Pfizer pills effective against omicron, vaccine-maker's studies show
Pfizer Inc. said Tuesday that laboratory testing showed its COVID-19 pill Paxlovid appears to be effective against the omicron variant of the coronavirus.
States should act responsibly with surpluses
State and local governments are sitting on cash piles after fears about pandemic-related shortfalls were overblown.
White House soft-launches COVID-19 test request website
The Biden administration on Tuesday quietly launched its website for Americans to request free at-home COVID-19 tests, a day before the site was scheduled to officially go online.
Supreme Court rejects request to block federal air travel mask mandate
The Supreme Court Tuesday denied an emergency request asking for a pause to the federal COVID-19 airline mask mandate.
California Mortgage Relief Program to pay homeowners with COVID-19 hardship up to $80K
California announced a new mortgage relief option with up to $80,000 in assistance grants available per household.