HEALTH

US makes COVID antiviral drug easier to access at test sites
US makes COVID antiviral drug easier to access at test sites

Thursday's announcement by the White House was part of a series of steps to make Paxlovid easier to access in the United States.

US Census Bureau: Large city losses in the COVID pandemic
US Census Bureau: Large city losses in the COVID pandemic

Ko Im always hoped to live in New York for all her life.

Albert Bourla, chief executive at Pfizer, says Monkeypox is COVID-19 more of a concern than ever
Albert Bourla, chief executive at Pfizer, says Monkeypox is COVID-19 more of a concern than ever
Patients with Monkeypox must "keep away from pets" to avoid spreading the virus to other animals.
Patients with Monkeypox must "keep away from pets" to avoid spreading the virus to other animals.
NFHS-5: Indians getting fatter - it's a serious problem
NFHS-5: Indians getting fatter - it's a serious problem
Monkeypox: Three more cases in three countries detected for the first time
Monkeypox: Three more cases in three countries detected for the first time

The United Arab Emirates (UAE), has become the first Gulf state that has recorded a case of monkeypox.

Americans pandemic-sick plan to enjoy summer despite the COVID surge
Americans pandemic-sick plan to enjoy summer despite the COVID surge

High school prom in Hawaii, where masked dancers were not allowed to touch.

Monkeypox may be a failure for Fauci COVID Criticism
Monkeypox may be a failure for Fauci COVID Criticism
Pfizer says 3 COVID shots protect children under 5
Pfizer says 3 COVID shots protect children under 5
EXPLAINER - What is monkeypox? And where is it spreading to?
EXPLAINER - What is monkeypox? And where is it spreading to?
All COVID coverage dries up despite rising hospital costs
All COVID coverage dries up despite rising hospital costs

The U.S. was able to provide health care for everyone for the first time during the coronavirus pandemic. But only for COVID-19.

Human transplant using virus found in pig heart
Human transplant using virus found in pig heart

Researchers are trying to find out what caused the death of the first man to have a heart transplant from an animal.

To combat organ transplant inequalities, HBCU medical schools
To combat organ transplant inequalities, HBCU medical schools
FDA bans J&J's COVID-19 vaccination due to risk of blood clots
FDA bans J&J's COVID-19 vaccination due to risk of blood clots
Hong Kong reopens beaches, Beijing relaxes quarantine rules
Hong Kong reopens beaches, Beijing relaxes quarantine rules
The next battle for access to abortion will be over pills
The next battle for access to abortion will be over pills

Two trips across state lines and through icy roads, to allow a 32-year old South Dakota woman to obtain abortion pills last year took place.

Mindy Kaling discusses her new approach to weight loss: Walking and moderation
Mindy Kaling discusses her new approach to weight loss: Walking and moderation

Alumna of "Office" has changed her outlook on diet and exercise.

This simple exercise plan will help you strengthen your core in just one month
This simple exercise plan will help you strengthen your core in just one month
Beijing closes 10% subway stations in an effort to stop COVID spread
Beijing closes 10% subway stations in an effort to stop COVID spread
Beijing prepares COVID-19 hospital space, but new cases are low
Beijing prepares COVID-19 hospital space, but new cases are low
New Zealand welcomes tourists back after pandemic rules are relaxed
New Zealand welcomes tourists back after pandemic rules are relaxed

After New Zealand placed some of the most severe border restrictions in the world, international tourism was stopped completely.

The White House Correspondents' Dinner is too risky for Dr. Fauci. That says something.
The White House Correspondents' Dinner is too risky for Dr. Fauci. That says something.

Dr. Anthony Fauci commented on the "PBS Newshour", this week that "we are out the pandemic stage" with Covid. He later clarified his comments, saying that decelerating figures indicate that we are not in the "full-blown explosive phase" of the pandemic. 

According to the CDC, 3 out 4 children have coronavirus infection.
According to the CDC, 3 out 4 children have coronavirus infection.
WHO: The number of COVID-related deaths has increased by 40% but the global incidence is falling
WHO: The number of COVID-related deaths has increased by 40% but the global incidence is falling
Scientists are concerned that a virus variant could increase the number of COVID cases in the US.
Scientists are concerned that a virus variant could increase the number of COVID cases in the US.
Turkey and chicken farmers are trying to protect their birds from flu
Turkey and chicken farmers are trying to protect their birds from flu

Avian influenza has claimed the lives of nearly 7 million poultry and turkeys across 13 states this year.

The UK will end all COVID-19 travel restrictions before Easter break
The UK will end all COVID-19 travel restrictions before Easter break

The British government announced Monday that all remaining coronavirus measures, including passenger locator forms, and the requirement for unvaccinated persons to be tested for COVID-19 prior and after arrivals, were lifted.