Bus driver shortages are latest challenge hitting US schools
The driver shortfall isn’t new, but a labor shortage across many sectors and the pandemic’s lingering effects have made it worse, since about half the workforce was over 65 and more vulnerable to the virus.
The driver shortfall isn’t new, but a labor shortage across many sectors and the pandemic’s lingering effects have made it worse, since about half the workforce was over 65 and more vulnerable to the virus.
Mississippi orders COVID-infected individuals to isolate at home or face up to 5 years in prison
The Mississippi State Department of Health issued an alert on Friday ordering any coronavirus-positive individuals to isolate for at least 10 days or face up to a 5-year prison sentence and a fine of up to $5,000.
The Mississippi State Department of Health issued an alert on Friday ordering any coronavirus-positive individuals to isolate for at least 10 days or face up to a 5-year prison sentence and a fine of up to $5,000.
Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. and wife Jacqueline Jackson both hospitalized with COVID
Rev. Jackson is 79 and his wife, Jacqueline, is 77. Rev. Jackson was vaccinated in January.
Rev. Jackson is 79 and his wife, Jacqueline, is 77. Rev. Jackson was vaccinated in January.
'Stop it': FDA warns ivermectin is not a COVID-19 treatment drug
The FDA is warning people not to take a drug, used to treat parasites in livestock, to treat or prevent COVID-19.
The FDA is warning people not to take a drug, used to treat parasites in livestock, to treat or prevent COVID-19.
Nashville radio host Phil Valentine dies from COVID-19 after initially doubting vaccine
Nashville radio station SuperTalk 99.7 WTN confirmed Phil Valentine’s death in a tweet Saturday.
Nashville radio station SuperTalk 99.7 WTN confirmed Phil Valentine’s death in a tweet Saturday.
Rams place Hekker and Bojorquez on reserve/COVID-19 list
The Los Angeles Rams placed punters Johnny Hekker and Corey Bojorquez on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday.
The Los Angeles Rams placed punters Johnny Hekker and Corey Bojorquez on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday.
Younger children more likely to spread COVID-19 in homes than older children, study says
A recent study published in JAMA suggests that children aged 3 and younger are more likely to spread COVID-19 within households compared to older children.
A recent study published in JAMA suggests that children aged 3 and younger are more likely to spread COVID-19 within households compared to older children.
Hard-hit states skyrocketing demand for COVID-19 antibody drugs
A photograph of people laying down on the floor in pain while waiting for antibody infusions at a treatment site in Jacksonville, Florida, has become a vivid illustration of the huge demand for COVID-19 drugs amid a surge in infections.
A photograph of people laying down on the floor in pain while waiting for antibody infusions at a treatment site in Jacksonville, Florida, has become a vivid illustration of the huge demand for COVID-19 drugs amid a surge in infections.
Parents of 4 die from COVID-19, dying wish was for children to get vaccinated
"One of the last things she said before she was put on the ventilator to her sister was please get my children vaccinated."
"One of the last things she said before she was put on the ventilator to her sister was please get my children vaccinated."
LA health officials urge testing, contact tracing amid COVID delta surge
Echoing pleas from the early days of the pandemic, Los Angeles County health officials urged residents Friday to get tested for COVID-19 if they develop any symptoms or believe they were exposed to the virus, and cooperate with contract-tracers if they call.
Echoing pleas from the early days of the pandemic, Los Angeles County health officials urged residents Friday to get tested for COVID-19 if they develop any symptoms or believe they were exposed to the virus, and cooperate with contract-tracers if they call.
Masks outdoors at theme parks won't be required under LA County mega-event order
As LA County's new outdoor mask mandate goes into effect for “mega-events,” many continue to wonder: what about theme parks?
As LA County's new outdoor mask mandate goes into effect for “mega-events,” many continue to wonder: what about theme parks?
Only the fully vaccinated can enter indoor San Francisco venues
The mandate that went into effect on midnight makes San Francisco the only city in the country to allow fully vaccinated people inside restaurants, bars, clubs, gyms, and venues.
The mandate that went into effect on midnight makes San Francisco the only city in the country to allow fully vaccinated people inside restaurants, bars, clubs, gyms, and venues.
BTS cancels world tour due to COVID-19 surge
The BTS tour was originally announced in January 2020 and slated to begin in April, stopping at 17 venues worldwide with 38 concerts across Asia, Europe and North America to promote BTS’s new album “Map of the Soul: 7.”
The BTS tour was originally announced in January 2020 and slated to begin in April, stopping at 17 venues worldwide with 38 concerts across Asia, Europe and North America to promote BTS’s new album “Map of the Soul: 7.”
LA County mask mandate for 'mega events' like concerts, sports games takes effect
The county defined “outdoor mega events" as any event that attracts a crowd of over 10,000 people, including music or food festivals, car shows, large endurance events and marathons, parades, sporting events and concerts.
The county defined “outdoor mega events" as any event that attracts a crowd of over 10,000 people, including music or food festivals, car shows, large endurance events and marathons, parades, sporting events and concerts.
Orange County Board of Education mask lawsuit rejected by Supreme Court of California
The Supreme Court of California has rejected a request by the Orange County Board of Education to block students from being required to wear face coverings in school according to court records obtained Thursday.
The Supreme Court of California has rejected a request by the Orange County Board of Education to block students from being required to wear face coverings in school according to court records obtained Thursday.
Garth Brooks cancels remaining US tour dates due to COVID-19 surge
Country music superstar Garth Brooks is canceling the remaining five U.S. stops on his stadium tour due to the rapid spread of COVID-19.
Country music superstar Garth Brooks is canceling the remaining five U.S. stops on his stadium tour due to the rapid spread of COVID-19.
San Francisco threatens to suspend city employees who don't disclose vaccination status
San Francisco is preparing to suspend city employees with the police, fire and sheriff's departments who refuse to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status.
San Francisco is preparing to suspend city employees with the police, fire and sheriff's departments who refuse to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status.
Torrance beats New Hampshire in Little League World Series debut
The Torrance Little League won big in the team's Little League World Series debut Thursday.
The Torrance Little League won big in the team's Little League World Series debut Thursday.
Culver City schools to require COVID vaccine for eligible students, staff, teachers
In what's believed to be the first such mandate in California, the Culver City Unified School District will require all eligible students, staff and teachers to show proof of their COVID-19 vaccination status by Nov. 19.
In what's believed to be the first such mandate in California, the Culver City Unified School District will require all eligible students, staff and teachers to show proof of their COVID-19 vaccination status by Nov. 19.
COVID-19 or RSV? Symptoms parents should watch for in kids
The symptoms related to both RSV and COVID-19 are similar, but there are a few that are distinctly different and can help parents better differentiate between the two.
The symptoms related to both RSV and COVID-19 are similar, but there are a few that are distinctly different and can help parents better differentiate between the two.