Coronavirus

Healthcare

Proof of vax required as strict mandate takes effect in LA

Los Angeles is among a growing number of cities across the U.S requiring people to show proof of vaccination to enter various types of businesses and venues. But rules in the nation's second-most-populous city, called SafePassLA, apply to more types of businesses and other indoor locations.

Lifestyle

EXPLAINER: How US rules on international travel are changing

More than a year and a half after COVID-19 concerns prompted the U.S. to close its borders to international travelers from countries including Brazil, China, India, South Africa, the United Kingdom and much of Europe, restrictions are shifting to focus on vaccine status.

Healthcare

Pfizer CEO says COVID pill a 'game changer'

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla called Friday’s announcement that the company’s experimental antiviral pill for COVID-19 cut rates of hospitalization and death by nearly 90% in high-risk adults “a game-changer.”

Markets

Peloton shares drop as pandemic-related uncertainty weighs on outlook

Shares of Peloton have plunged as much as 30% in after-hours trading Thursday after the fitness equipment giant cut its full-year 2022 guidance due to a slow start to the second quarter and "challenged visibility" in its near-term operating performance as a result of uncertainty related to the COVID-19 pandemic.