Covid vaccines greenlit for youngest children
JOPLIN, Mo.--Nationwide, infants, and toddlers will be up next in eligibility to get their Covid vaccines. The FDA and CDC both gave the green light…
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COVID shots for kids under 5 closer after FDA advisers' OK
COVID-19 shots for infants, toddlers and preschoolers in the U.S. moved a step closer after an FDA advisory panel gave a thumbs-up.
Dr. Anthony Fauci tests positive for virus, has mild COVID symptoms
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the face of America's pandemic response, has tested positive for the coronavirus. The 81-year-old is experiencing mild symptoms.
First COVID shots for kids under 5 could be possible by June 21
The Biden administration says children under 5 may be able to get their first COVID-19 vaccination doses as soon as June 21, if federal regulators authorize shots for the age group as expected.
Gas prices hit another record high Monday, COVID can be contagious during Paxlovid rebound, and more COVID news
The national average for regular gasoline rose to a fresh record on Monday, according to AAA. Find out more about that and other COVID-related news here.
'Stagflation', more Memorial Day travel expected despite gas prices, and more COVID news
Stagflation is the bitterest of economic pills: High inflation mixes with a weak job market to cause a toxic brew that punishes consumers and befuddles economists. Find out more about that and other COVID news here.
Wastewater used to detect viruses throughout Missouri
NEWTON COUNTY, Mo.--Researchers at the University of Missouri have been using wastewater samples throughout the pandemic to gain a better insight of what Covid-19 cases look like throughout the…
More info available on long COVID, what to know about the monkeypox vaccine, and more COVID news
New U.S. research on long COVID-19 provides fresh evidence that it can happen even after breakthrough infections in vaccinated people, among other new findings. Read about that and more COVID news here.
Who has the 'greater chance' of monkeypox exposure? Plus, high-risk COVID travel destinations, and more virus news
Anyone can get or spread monkeypox, but a "notable fraction of cases" in the latest global outbreak are happening among some groups (but not exclusively). Find out more on today's COVID news here.
Growing monkeypox concern? Plus, what's next for vaccines for youngest children, and more COVID news
How concerned should we be about monkeypox? Plus, Pfizer said three small doses of its vaccine offers strong protection to youngsters under 5, and more COVID news.
Pfizer says 3 COVID shots protect children under 5
Three doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine offer strong protection for children under 5, the company says. Pfizer plans to give the data to regulators this week.
Judge says COVID asylum restrictions must continue on US-Mexico border
A federal judge in Louisiana is refusing to end pandemic-related restrictions on migrants seeking asylum on the southern border.
Mayor of 'high' alert NYC rejects mask mandates, North Korea's COVID woes, and more COVID news
"I'm proud of what we are doing and how we are not allowing Covid to outstmart us," Mayor Eric Adams said during a Wednesday news conference. Plus, more Americans applied for jobless aid last week, but the total number of Americans collecting unemployment benefits is at a 53-year low.
Officials say a third of US should consider masks, what to do if you test positive for COVID now, and more virus news
Right now, about a third of the U.S. population lives in areas that are considered at higher risk. Read more on what that means here.
Elon Musk's mom is a swimsuit model, more free COVID tests from the government, and more trending topics
Her billionaire son may have dominated headlines recently, but 74-year-old Maye Musk is now in the spotlight after becoming the oldest model to feature on the Sports Illustrated (SI) Swimsuit cover. Here's that and more trending topics.
Pfizer booster for kids 5-11 years old approved, California's $6 could be nationwide, and more COVID news
The Biden administration is continuing the Covid-19 public health emergency declaration beyond July 15. Find out more on that and the rest of today's COVID-19 news here.
Biden offering additional 8 free COVID-19 tests to public
The government website for people to request free COVID-19 at-home tests from the U.S. government is now accepting a third round of orders.
COVID dystopia: Potential $5 gas, US deaths from COVID hit 1 million, and more virus news
The national average for regular gas hit a fresh record of $4.48 a gallon Monday, according to AAA. That marks an increase of 15 cents in the past week and 40 cents in a month. Get that and more COVID news here.
US deaths from COVID hit 1 million, less than 2 1/2 years in
The official U.S. death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 1 million, a staggering moment of grief and the highest toll for a single country.
Bill protects doctors who prescribe 2 controversial drugs
Missouri lawmakers pass a bill to help protect doctors who prescribe ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine.
North Korea is now reporting 6 deaths after admitting COVID-19 outbreak
North Korea said Friday six people died and nearly 190,000 are under quarantine following a rapid spread of fever across the nation in recent weeks, a day after it first acknowledged a COVID-19 outbreak in a largely unvaccinated population.
US may be 'increasingly vulnerable' to COVID, what's behind the baby formula shortage, and more virus news
White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha issued a dire warning Thursday that the U.S. will be increasingly vulnerable to the coronavirus this fall and winter if Congress doesn't swiftly approve new funding for more vaccines and treatments. Get that and more COVID news.
Gas prices reach fresh record high, why a booster may be more important than ever, and more COVID news
The national average price for regular gasoline climbed more than four cents today. Plus, read about which Caribbean getaway the CDC has added to its 'high' risk travel category.
Local health department weighs in on White House warning of possible COVID surge
On Friday, the White House issued a warning about a possible surge in COVID cases this fall and winter. We spoke with the Crawford County Health Department about their thoughts on a possible surge and if they're ready.
