Coronavirus
In late 2019/early 2020, news of a respiratory virus was first reported. It went on to become COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, a coronavirus. COVID-19 mainly impacts older people and people with underlying medical conditions like asthma, heart disease, obesity, etc. Millions of people became infected with the virus worldwide, resulting in hundreds of thousands of deaths.
California removes 850,000 people from health care plan
Despite the drop over the past two years, more Californians have access to public health care than before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Parents warned over "quad-demic" of COVID, flu, norovirus and RSV
The U.S. has seen earlier and more intense surges of the flu and RSV this year than is typical, pediatrician Dr. Ryan Fulton notes.
Safeway closing another California store
The grocer said that shuttering the Bay Area outlet was prompted by safety issues and ongoing financial difficulties.
Colorado removes 500,000 people from health care plan
A recent study suggests the nationwide "unwinding" also had a significant impact on the health of Colorado's economy.
Every health system faces crisis—Here's what industry leaders recommend
Five industry heavyweights shared their top emergency management strategies with Newsweek during a virtual event on February 13.
Judge who blocked mom from giving kids COVID tests asks court to keep job
A judge is asking the Ohio Supreme Court to let him keep his job as he faces multiple misconduct allegations.
Retail layoffs soar nearly 100% in a month as multiple stores close
Amid an ongoing downturn for brick-and-mortar stores, the U.S. retail sector saw job losses spike in January.
Flu now deadlier than COVID in California for first time since 2020
Flu deaths have surpassed COVID-19 in California for the first time since the pandemic, with concerns over low vaccination rates and a likely severe flu season.
Trump housing market warning issued by JPMorgan Chase
While the administration hopes mass deportations might free up housing supply, analysts suspect this could have the reverse effect.
New York removes 900,000 people from health care plan
Many were kicked off for "procedural reasons," but New York has tried to ensure as many as possible can renew their coverage.
Florida removes 1.3m People from health care plan
Many of those kicked off Medicaid were still eligible, research indicates, and had their coverage removed for "procedural reasons."
US flu season sees doctor visits surge to 15-year high
Despite the severity of this flu season, vaccination rates have remained consistent with previous years, according to the CDC.
Texas removes 1.7 million people from health-care plan
Millions have lost coverage as a result of the national disenrollment process, which began following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Exclusive: China warns US state over COVID-19 lawsuit: "Farce"
Missouri says it will seize Chinese assets if the country loses the suit and fails to pay $25 billion in damages.
Gen Z and millennial workers are losing career ambition—here's why
Gen Z and millennials are ditching career ambition for balance post-COVID. What's behind this shift—and is it permanent?
Missouri sues China: What we know
The Show Me State vows to seize $25 billion in Chinese assets if Beijing doesn't pay damages related to the outbreak of COVID-19.
New stimulus checks deadline is approaching
Individuals who have not yet filed their 2021 tax returns can still qualify for the payment, but they must file these by April 15.
Diamond prices are crashing
With declining demand in Asia and competition from lab-grown alternatives, the gemstone appears to have lost much of its luster.
Bill Gates issues warning about next pandemic
The Microsoft co-founder said he believes there is a 10-15 percent chance of a natural pandemic hitting in the next four years.
CIA backs COVID lab leak theory: What we know
The virus that started the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a lab in China, the CIA said in a new assessment, though it has no conclusive evidence.
Donald Trump takes away Anthony Fauci's security detail: What to know
Fauci served as the leading US infectious disease expert during the COVID-19 pandemic, was under security provided by the NIH.
IRS to send stimulus checks to millions of taxpayers: How to claim yours
The IRS has confirmed that more than $2 billion is owed to taxpayers across the country.
California bookstore chain files for bankruptcy after 174 years
Books Inc. says that its ten remaining stores will stay open during the restructuring process.
What Does Being Part of the WHO Mean as US Withdraws?
The U.S.'s decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization has received global criticism, with the WHO expressing regret.
Why was Dr. Fauci's pardon backdated to 2014?
Biden chose a date nearly six years before the first cases of SARS-CoV-2 were identified, adding an unexpected layer of intrigue to the act of clemency.
WHO responds to Trump withdrawing US from Organization
Experts warn that the move could impact the organization's ability to respond to global health challenges.
Donald Trump promises new paychecks to some Americans
During the COVID-19 pandemic, roughly 8,400 troops were expelled from the military after refusing the vaccine mandate.
COVID map update as 17 US states report "very high" virus activity
"The wastewater viral activity levels may indicate the risk of infection in an area," the CDC explains.
Joe Biden pardons give allies potential 5th Amendment headache
The pardoned individuals, including Anthony Fauci and Liz Cheney, may lose the ability to invoke their Fifth Amendment privileges when testifying.
COVID map update reveals worst hit US states
6.6 percent of all COVID-19 tests across the country came back positive, but Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin had an 8.9 percent rate.
