Court allows Biden's COVID-19 employer vaccine mandate to take effect

A federal appeals court panel has ruled that President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate for larger private employers can take effect.

Vaccine mandate: OSHA will begin issuing citations after Jan. 10

The announcement came after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth District in Cincinnati decided that President Biden's vaccine mandate for large employers could go forward.

Vaccinated California employees face workplace restrictions

In a move criticized by business groups and hailed by labor advocates, California’s workplace regulators on Thursday extended the state’s coronavirus pandemic regulations into next year with revisions that employers said could worsen the state’s severe labor shortage.

21 heartwarming, feel-good things that happened in 2021

From small acts of kindness to awe-inspiring events, there were a lot of feel-good moments in 2021.

UCLA men's basketball cancels second game in four days due to COVID, team activities paused

For the second time in four days, UCLA has canceled a men's basketball game due to COVID-19 developments in the program. Saturday's game against UNC has been canceled and all team-related activities have been paused.

France:  5th wave is here, New Year's concerts and fireworks banned

“The fifth wave is here and it is here in full force,” Prime Minister Jean Castex told a news conference, adding that the fast-spreading omicron variant is expected to dominate infections in France at the start of January.

Rams-Seahawks game postponed to Tuesday due to COVID

The Rams game against the Seahawks, originally scheduled for Sunday afternoon, is expected to be postponed until Tuesday. The game will be played at 4 p.m.

Pfizer testing third COVID-19 vaccine dose for kids under 5

Pfizer said its special low-dose COVID-19 vaccine didn’t have as strong an immune response as expected in 2- to 4-year-olds, and it’s now testing three doses.

Smart Health Cards: Could it become an alternative to vaccine passports?

SmartHealth Cards have been adopted by over 20 states and it’s considered by some as a trusted source for people to access and verify their vaccine status.

Study: Omicron variant is 'markedly resistant' to vaccine, booster shot

According to the study, existing antibody therapies like monoclonal antibody cocktails are largely ineffective against omicron, along with natural antibodies from previous infections.

LA County tightens rules for big events amid rising COVID numbers

As coronavirus cases climb in Los Angeles County, Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer announced new rules for large events that go into effect this week.

Pfizer, Moderna vaccines recommended over J&J shot, CDC panel says

U.S. health advisers are recommending that most Americans get the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines instead of the Johnson & Johnson shot.

Army: 98% of active duty got COVID-19 vaccine by mandatory deadline

The Army said 98% of its active-duty force has gotten at least one dose of the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine, as of this week's deadline.