Swedish company showcases microchip that can download COVID-19 passport status
A microchip technology introduced in recent years by the Stockholm-based startup Epicenter is being presented as a means to store one's COVID-19 vaccine passport under the skin.
Christian ministries ask Supreme Court to block Biden OSHA vaccine mandate
Three Christian ministries have asked the Supreme Court to block the Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate, which requires all companies with 100 employees or more to force workers to get vaccinated or take regular testing for coronavirus. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals blocked the mandate in early November but the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals lifted the stay on Friday.
Fauci says masks on planes will always be necessary no matter what: 'Go that extra step'
Fauci responded to a claim Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly made mid-week before a Senate panel.
CNN closes offices as Covid-19 cases rise
CNN is closing its offices to nonessential employee
Candy cane shortage fueled by COVID, weak peppermint harvest
Weakness in peppermint crops and COVID-caused logistical issues have created a problem for Big Candy.
Biden administration moves ahead with employee COVID-19 vaccine mandate, as states appeal to the Supreme Court
The Biden administration on Saturday said it would permit slight delays in the implementation of the emergency temporary standard (ETS) that would place vaccination and testing requirements on 84 million American workers.
Omicron more likely to reinfect than delta, no milder: study
The risk of reinfection with the omicron coronavirus variant is more than five times higher, and it has shown no sign of being milder than delta, a study showed, as cases soar across Europe and threaten year-end festivities.
Federal appeals court allows Biden vaccine mandate for large companies to resume
A federal appeals court Friday reinstated the Biden administration's vaccine mandate for large companies, dissolving a stay by another court that had suspended the mandate and continuing a battle that will likely be decided by the Supreme Court.
Southwest CEO tests positive for COVID-19 after Senate testimony
Southwest CEO Gary Kelly has tested positive for COVID-19 after he testified at a Senate hearing
Boeing suspends vaccine requirement for employees
Boeing has suspended its vaccine requirement for workers
Heart inflammation cases emerge among 5- to 11-year-old kids after COVID-19 shot: CDC
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention received reports on Thursday of eight child cases of a heart inflammation called, myocarditis after receiving the Pfizer and BioNTech's vaccine. The children were between the ages of 5-11.
Moderna chief medical officer: COVID mandates meant to protect health care systems
Moderna Chief Medical Officer Dr. Paul Burton suggests COVID mandates and data make people anxious though they're aimed at helping health care systems.
Rockettes cancel some performances due to COVID-19
The Radio City Rockettes announced that four planned performances of "The Christmas Spectacular" scheduled for Friday have been canceled due to a "breakthrough COVID-19 cases in the production."
Florida man kicked off United Airlines flight for wearing women’s underwear as COVID-19 mask
A Florida man says he was kicked off a United Airlines flight on Wednesday for wearing women’s underwear as a COVID-19 face mask.
Biden’s plan to fix truck driver shortage inadequate, fails to address root of problem, association says
An independent truck driver association is pushing back on the narrative of a nationwide shortage of truck drivers, saying the real problem lies with the industry’s high turnover rates.
Kroger pharmacist allegedly offered forged vaccine cards: report
The Ohio Board of Pharmacy suspended the license of a Kroger pharmacist who is alleged to have forged and offered to sell vaccination cards, according to a report Thursday.
Morgan Stanley telling workers to stay home through the end of the year
Morgan Stanley is now encouraging a chunk of its top producers to stay home for the remainder of the year because of a surge in COVID-19.
CDC recommends Pfizer and Moderna vaccines over Johnson & Johnson due to rare blood clotting issue
The CDC now recommends that Americans take the mRNA vaccines made by Pfizer and Moderna instead of the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine due to rare but serious blood clots.
Fox Business Poll: Voters worry about the pandemic but split on restrictions
A new Fox Business survey found that a majority of voters support basic coronavirus precautions, however, support waivers over vaccine mandates.
Phoenix city council approves bonuses of up to $2K using federal funds for vaccinated city workers
The Phoenix city council voted 6-3 in support of the bonuses, so the money will be distributed to thousands of city workers who get vaccinated by Jan. 18, 2022.