Coronavirus Coverage Archives

CDC shares ‘pivotal discovery’ on Covid-19 breakthrough infections that led to new mask guidance

July 30, 2021 12:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Michael Nedelman, CNN A new study shows the Delta Covid-19 variant produced similar amounts of virus in vaccinated and unvaccinated people if they…

Masks required in Yellowstone

July 30, 2021 3:41 PM News Team

Visitors to Yellowstone National Park are once again required to mask up inside all public places and on commercial transportation regardless of…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 529 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, total statewide cases reach 200K

July 30, 2021 5:03 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 529 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths…

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine recommends that anyone who is pregnant should be vaccinated against Covid-19.

Ob-gyn associations recommend all pregnant people get vaccinated against Covid-19

July 30, 2021 2:57 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Two leading organizations that represent obstetricians and gynecologists recommended Friday that anyone who is pregnant…

Masks required in Oregon schools and state agency buildings

July 30, 2021 1:04 PM Associated Press

It has been a month since Oregon lifted statewide coronavirus-related restrictions, but this week the Gov. Kate Brown has announced the…

COVID-19 vaccine clinic to be held at Bannock County Fair

July 30, 2021 12:41 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health will be offering COVID-19 vaccinations between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. at the Bannock County Fair on August 5, 2021 and…

Walmart employees are required to wear masks inside again

Disney and Walmart mandate vaccines for employees

July 30, 2021 3:28 PM CNN Newsource

By Moira Ritter, CNN Business Disney and Walmart, two of America’s largest employers, announced Friday that they are requiring employees be…

Owners and operators of all 41 Broadway theaters in New York City will require audience members and performers as well as staff to be vaccinated for all performances through the month of October. In this picture Broadway theaters are closed along an empty street in the theater district on June 30

Broadway theaters to require vaccinations for audience and staff

July 30, 2021 9:28 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN As the Delta variant sweeps across the US, Broadway has become the latest to issue guidelines regarding vaccinations.…

The Delta coronavirus variant surging across the US appears to cause more severe illness and spreads as easily as chicken pox

CDC document warns Delta variant appears to spread as easily as chickenpox and cause more severe infection

July 30, 2021 6:19 AM CNN Newsource

By Paul LeBlanc, Maggie Fox and Elizabeth Cohen, CNN The Delta coronavirus variant surging across the United States appears to cause more severe…

Vaccination alone won't stop the rise of new variants and in fact could push the evolution of strains that evade their protection

Vaccination is not enough by itself to stop the spread of variants, study finds

July 30, 2021 4:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN Vaccination alone won’t stop the rise of new variants and in fact could push the evolution of strains that evade their…

What’s different about the Delta variant? Here’s what’s known

July 30, 2021 2:39 PM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN The US has done an about-face on its approach to the coronavirus pandemic this week. Masks are back, vaccine mandates are looming,…

If we want kids back in school and the economy to prosper, more of the US needs to get vaccinated, expert says

July 31, 2021 1:26 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe and Jason Hanna, CNN The United States is facing a pivotal moment in the coronavirus pandemic, given that the Delta variant is…

Officials concerned about rise in new COVID-19 cases among unvaccinated

July 29, 2021 5:38 PM News Team

Idaho health officials and the heads of multiple healthcare providers in the state are becoming very concerned about the rise in new COVID-19 cases…

Nurse: Some Covid-19 patients think I’m lying about diagnosis

July 31, 2021 1:26 AM CNN

Louisiana is among the states with the worst vaccination rates and is seeing a surge in new coronavirus cases. CNN’s Miguel Marquez visited a…

Jackson returns to masks required in city facilities

July 29, 2021 5:40 PM News Team

Thursday they reinstated a requirement for masks to be worn by Town employees while at work inside and by customers entering Town facilities.…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 439 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths

July 29, 2021 5:18 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 439 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths…

Gov. Cox says no mask mandates in school despite virus surge

July 29, 2021 3:33 PM Associated Press

Utah’s daily coronavirus count eclipsed 1,000 cases Thursday for the first time in five months as a summer surge of the virus triggered concerns…

Covid-19 may be associated with cognitive decline and acceleration of Alzheimer's-like symptoms

Covid-19 linked to cognitive decline, acceleration of Alzheimer’s-like symptoms, research finds

July 29, 2021 1:03 PM CNN Newsource

By Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Covid-19 may be associated with cognitive decline and acceleration of Alzheimer’s-like symptoms, researchers…

Teton County recommends masks indoors for all

July 29, 2021 12:27 PM News Team

The Teton County Health Department encourages all residents, workers and visitors to wear masks in public indoor settings, regardless of vaccination…

COVID-19 surge straining Eastern Oregon hospitals

July 29, 2021 11:38 AM Associated Press

Officials say over half of all patients hospitalized as of Tuesday at CHI St. Anthony Hospital in Pendleton, Oregon, have tested positive for…

A guest stops to take a selfie at Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort on July 11

Disney World and Disneyland to again require masks indoors

July 28, 2021 10:22 PM CNN Newsource

By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business Disney World and Disneyland, the two crown jewels of Disney’s parks unit, will again require masks indoors. The…

Emergent Biosolutions announced that the FDA will allow it to resume the manufacturing of the drug substance that goes into Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine.

FDA OK’s Emergent BioSolutions plant to resume manufacturing J&J’s Covid-19 vaccine

July 29, 2021 8:05 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen and Nadia Kounang, CNN Emergent BioSolutions announced Thursday that the US Food and Drug Administration will allow it to resume…

A person wears a mask while walking in Grand Central Terminal on July 27 in New York City.

American workers are facing increasing pressure to get vaccinated against Covid-19

July 30, 2021 6:28 AM CNN Newsource

By Jason Hanna and Madeline Holcombe, CNN Unvaccinated American workers are facing increasing pressure to get Covid-19 shots, as the country sees a…

Crowds feel like pre-pandemic levels with people crowding walkways and rushing to their next ride.

Disneyland visits have changed. Here’s what to expect on your next trip

July 29, 2021 7:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Megan Marples, CNN Disneyland Resort traditionally draws millions of visitors from around the world each year to “the happiest place on…

A sign for the Food And Drug Administration is seen outside of the headquarters in White Oak

FDA says it’s working as fast as possible to fully approve vaccines, as urgency rises amid Covid surge

July 29, 2021 6:11 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Holmes, Jen Christensen, Jeff Zeleny and Tara Subramaniam, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration insists it is working as quickly as…

Hospitals prepared for possible increase in COVID-19 patients

July 28, 2021 3:48 PM Rachel Fabbi

Obviously, those who aren’t vaccinated are going to be at risk,” Jackman said “Even those who aren’t vaccinated can become sick, but what we’re…

After months of encouraging employees to get vaccinated against Covid-19

These companies are insisting on Covid-19 vaccines for their employees

July 30, 2021 6:54 AM CNN Newsource

By Alexis Benveniste, CNN Business After months of encouraging employees to get vaccinated against Covid-19, companies are beginning to take a harder…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 358 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death

July 28, 2021 5:09 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 358 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death…

Washington state recommends vaccinated wear masks indoors

July 28, 2021 3:44 PM Associated Press

Gov. Jay Inslee says Washington state will follow federal guidance and recommend that those who are are vaccinated wear a mask in public indoor…

Google on July 28 became one of the first major Silicon Valley firms to say it will require employees to be vaccinated when they return to the company's campuses.

Google and Facebook will require vaccinations for employees returning to the office

July 28, 2021 3:14 PM CNN Newsource

By Clare Duffy, CNN Business Google and Facebook on Wednesday became two of the first major Silicon Valley firms to say they will require employees…

Fauci: You get vaccinated because you want to save your life

July 28, 2021 11:13 PM CNN

Dr. Anthony Fauci and CNN’s Chris Cuomo discuss the importance of wearing masks and getting vaccinated as the Delta variant of Covid-19 continues to…

Doses of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine await to be administered at a Los Angeles County mobile vaccination clinic on May 14 in Los Angeles

Pfizer data suggest third dose of Covid-19 vaccine ‘strongly’ boosts protection against Delta variant

July 28, 2021 2:29 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN A third dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine can “strongly” boost protection against the Delta variant…

Visitors to the Grand Central Market are mostly masked on July 27

CDC’s new masking guidance prompted by science that emerged in just the last several days, Walensky says

July 28, 2021 11:13 PM CNN Newsource

By Jason Hanna and Madeline Holcombe, CNN The CDC’s decision to change its mask guidance this week was prompted by scientists’…

A woman holds a placard to stop evictions at a rally for housing reform.

Covid relief programs are starting to expire for millions of Americans

July 28, 2021 9:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Tami Luhby, Anna Bahney and Katie Lobosco, CNN Sixteen months after the coronavirus pandemic upended the economy and left millions of Americans…

Why do vaccinated people need to mask? See Gupta’s answer

July 28, 2021 4:42 AM CNN

CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta discusses the CDC’s updated guidance that recommends fully vaccinated people wear masks indoors in areas with “substantial”…

Oregon health officials recommend wearing masks indoors

July 27, 2021 6:27 PM Associated Press

In response to a spike in COVID-19 cases in Oregon and updated national guidance calling for masking measures to prevent the spread of the highly…

CDC recommends masks for schools as East Idaho districts in fall planning process

July 27, 2021 3:20 PM Emma Iannacone

School districts are in the process of updating their Covid-19 policies for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year, just as the CDC is now encouraging…

President Joe Biden said July 27 that requiring Covid vaccinations for all federal employees is "under consideration

Biden will announce vaccination requirement across federal government on Thursday

July 28, 2021 6:28 AM CNN Newsource

By Phil Mattingly and Jason Hoffman, CNN President Joe Biden will announce on Thursday a requirement that all federal employees and contractors be…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 318 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death

July 27, 2021 5:20 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 318 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death…

People shop at a grocery store enforcing the wearing of masks in Los Angeles on July 23. Top federal health officials have debated whether to issue new guidance on masks and are close to announcing their decision as the Delta variant fuels new outbreaks in the United States.

CDC changes mask guidance in response to threat of Delta variant of Covid-19

July 27, 2021 2:58 PM CNN Newsource

By Kaitlan Collins, John Harwood, Kevin Liptak, Jeremy Diamond and Kate Sullivan, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday…

CDC updates mask guidance for fully vaccinated individuals

July 27, 2021 3:14 PM News Team

With the emergence of the highly contagious Delta variant, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has changed its mask guidance.…

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended on July 27 that localities encourage all teachers

CDC recommends encouraging everyone to wear a mask in school, regardless of vaccination status

July 27, 2021 2:46 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended on Tuesday that localities encourage all teachers, staff,…

More than 13.2 million people in the US have gotten the J&J single dose vaccine

Some people are seeking out a second dose of Covid-19 vaccine after getting J&J shot

July 26, 2021 6:54 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Jason Gallagher, an infectious disease pharmacist in Philadelphia had gotten the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine…

Hope Clinic in Houston prepares for Covid-19 testing on the morning of Friday

US surgeon general says putting a mask back on will help, but vaccinations will stonewall the pandemic

July 28, 2021 12:07 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe and Steve Almasy, CNN While people putting their masks back on indoors will help reduce the spread of Covid-19 across the…

In these 2 states, every county is listed as ‘high transmission’ for Covid-19

July 26, 2021 11:36 PM CNN Newsource

By Ralph Ellis, CNN Florida and Arkansas currently share a grim distinction when it comes to the spread of the coronavirus. Every one of the two…

Moderna will expand the size of its Covid-19 vaccine trial in younger children

Moderna to expand size of Covid-19 vaccine trial for younger children, expects to seek EUA in late 2021 or early 2022

July 26, 2021 1:58 PM CNN Newsource

By John Bonifield and Nadia Kounang, CNN Moderna will expand the size of its Covid-19 vaccine trial in younger children, the company said Monday, and…

Biden jumps into vaccine mandate debate as VA requires health workers to get vaccinated

July 26, 2021 3:39 PM CNN Newsource

By Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden’s administration for the first time Monday made vaccines mandatory for certain federal workers, a…

California will require all state employees and health care workers to provide proof of vaccination status or get regular testing amid a surge of cases from the highly contagious Delta variant

California to require proof of Covid-19 vaccination or regular testing for all state employees and health care workers

July 26, 2021 6:13 PM CNN Newsource

By Sarah Moon, CNN California will require all state employees and health care workers to provide proof of vaccination status or get regular testing…

Bartender Olivia Imes prepares a drink for a customer at P.J. Whelihan's restaurant and pub in Spring Township

If you are not vaccinated against Covid-19, you shouldn’t go into a bar or restaurant, expert says

July 26, 2021 11:54 PM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Less than half of the US population is fully vaccinated against Covid-19 — and with cases on the rise, experts are…

US Covid-19 cases rise 65% in 1 week

July 27, 2021 2:06 PM CNN

The US is now averaging more than 43,000 cases of Covid-19 a day as the Delta variant fuels a 65% jump in cases. CNN’s Polo Sandoval…

The White House has decided to maintain existing coronavirus travel restrictions amid surging cases triggered by the Delta variant

US to keep existing Covid-related travel restrictions

July 26, 2021 12:16 PM CNN Newsource

By Jeremy Diamond and Kate Sullivan, CNN The White House has decided to maintain existing coronavirus travel restrictions amid surging cases…

People wear face coverings at Union Station in Los Angeles on July 19. Despite now having a powerful tool to help suppress the spread of coronavirus -- three very effective vaccines -- the nation is once again seeing rising cases

Many Americans were looking forward to a carefree summer. But Covid measures are creeping back into our reality

July 25, 2021 6:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Christina Maxouris, CNN Across America, there’s a grim sense of déjà vu. Despite now having a powerful tool to help suppress the spread of…

Dr. Anthony Fauci said July 25 that the US is "going in the wrong direction" as the number of Covid-19 cases continues to rise

Fauci: ‘We’re going in the wrong direction’ on Covid-19 cases

July 25, 2021 3:28 PM CNN Newsource

By Chandelis Duster, CNN Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday that the US is “going in the wrong direction” as the number of Covid-19 cases…

A male snow leopard at the San Diego Zoo tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 after showing symptoms of a cough and nasal discharge.

A rare snow leopard at the San Diego Zoo has tested positive for coronavirus

July 25, 2021 9:00 PM CNN Newsource

By Rachel Trent, CNN A rare snow leopard at the San Diego Zoo that hadn’t been vaccinated has tested positive for coronavirus. But the zoo is…

Hear doctor’s emotional plea for people to get vaccinated

July 26, 2021 4:37 AM CNN

Dr. Michael Bolding made an emotional plea for people in Arkansas to get the Covid-19 vaccine. He speaks with CNN’s Pamela Brown about what it has…

She can’t hug her nephews because millions of Americans refuse to get the Covid-19 vaccine

July 26, 2021 1:39 PM CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Cohen, Senior Medical Correspondent All Kimberly Cooley wants to do is hug her 6-year-old nephews — and she can’t because…

The Cuban flag at the Melia Varadero International Hotel in Matanzas Province

Travel to the Caribbean during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go

July 24, 2021 12:05 PM CNN Newsource

CNN Staff If you’re planning to travel to the islands of the Caribbean, here’s what you’ll need to know and expect if you want to…

Provincetown issues a new mask mandate amid Covid-19 case surge after Fourth of July

July 26, 2021 1:32 PM CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Henderson and Eric Levenson, CNN Provincetown, Massachusetts, has restored its indoor mask mandate after a cluster of Covid-19 cases…

Hear doctor’s emotional plea for people to get vaccinated

July 28, 2021 12:07 AM CNN

Dr. Michael Bolding made an emotional plea for people in Arkansas to get the Covid-19 vaccine. He speaks with CNN’s Pamela Brown about what it has…

A nurse administers a shot of COVID-19 vaccine during a pop-up vaccination event at Lynn Family Stadium on April 26 in Louisville

Delta is dangerous and spreading — but vaccination can stop it

July 23, 2021 1:35 PM CNN Newsource

By Dr. Tom Frieden I’m hearing from vaccinated people who are frightened about breakthrough cases, the Delta variant and new waves of Covid.…

Delta Variant Identified in Southeast Idaho

July 23, 2021 10:11 AM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health report the discovery of a confirmed case of the COVID-19 Delta variant in Bannock…

Why contact tracing was a missed opportunity to save lives in the US

July 23, 2021 5:13 AM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN It was supposed to have both prevented the worst ravages of the pandemic and given people in lockdown something to do. An army of…

Younger people making up a larger share of cases and hospitalizations

July 23, 2021 4:08 AM CNN

CNN’s Harry Enten breaks down Coronavirus cases and hospitalizations by…

The benefits of the Johnson & Johnson Janssen coronavirus vaccine still outweigh potential risks

Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine’s benefits still outweigh risks, CDC data show

July 22, 2021 4:05 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The benefits of the Johnson & Johnson Janssen coronavirus vaccine still outweigh potential risks, according to data…

As the Delta variant helps fuel a surge in Covid-19 hospitalizations in the US

Hospitalized COVID-19 patients are asking for the vaccine — when it’s too late, two health care workers say

July 22, 2021 1:24 PM CNN Newsource

By Jason Hanna, CNN As the Delta variant helps fuel a surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations in the US, unvaccinated patients are regretting their…

Athletes who contracted coronavirus have seen their Olympic dreams dashed.

Athletes who’ve had to drop out of the Olympics because of Covid-19

July 26, 2021 1:05 PM CNN Newsource

By Seamus Fagan, David Close and Jill Martin, CNN The 2020 Summer Olympics are finally underway in Tokyo. Competition began Wednesday, more than a…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 544 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths

July 26, 2021 5:22 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 544 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths over the…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 325 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths

July 21, 2021 5:05 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 325 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths…

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange

Dow sinks more than 700 points on Delta variant fears

July 25, 2021 6:31 AM CNN

The Dow fell about 725 points -the worst day for the Dow since a 943-point drop in late October. It was the biggest decline this year. CNN’s Matt…

US men's beach volleyball player Taylor Crabb reportedly tested positive for Covid-19.

Team USA volleyball player Taylor Crabb reportedly tests positive for Covid-19 and will miss Tokyo Olympics

July 21, 2021 9:52 AM CNN Newsource

By Homero De la Fuente, CNN US men’s beach volleyball player Taylor Crabb will not participate in the Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for…