Consumer sentiment suddenly crashes below early-pandemic levels
By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business Americans are extremely worried about the Delta variant and the spike in Covid-19 cases. A key survey of consumer…
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This father’s 1-year-old boy is hospitalized with Covid-19. He’s pleading for you to get vaccinated
By Dakin Andone, CNN An Arkansas father of a 1-year-old hospitalized with Covid-19 is telling people to get vaccinated so another parent…
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‘The Delta variant has burned through us with a ferocity that’s hard to describe,’ doctor says in plea for people to get vaccinated
By Alta Spells, CNN A doctor in Middle Tennessee began his message with a stark and simple warning. “No beds. There are no beds.” Dr.…
Continue Reading Vaccine boosters are not unusual: CNN’s medical analyst explains why
By Katia Hetter, CNN With the Biden administration expected to announce that booster doses will be needed for most people who received the Covid-19…
Continue Reading Covid-19 hospitalizations are surging again, but they’re different this time
By Deidre McPhillips and Naomi Thomas, CNN Covid-19 hospitalizations in the United States have been growing for more than a month, and at the current…
Continue Reading End your day with stretches for a better night’s sleep
By Stephanie Mansour, CNN Do you wake up in the middle of the night feeling an ache in your back or stiffness in your shoulders? Or do you have a…
Continue Reading Disney really needs the coronavirus to go away
By Charles Riley, CNN Business Disney shares are up more than 5% in premarket trading after the entertainment giant added more steaming video…
Continue Reading Vaccine mandates for workers are just getting started
By Matt Egan, CNN Business A growing number of major companies are exploring vaccine mandates for their employees as the Delta variant continues to…
Continue Reading How to choose a therapist who will be the best fit for you
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN A never-ending pandemic: Death, dying, sickness, masks, school is back, but is it safe? Is it a cold or Covid? Job losses,…
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27 people aboard Carnival cruise test positive for COVID-19
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A Carnival cruise on which 27 people tested positive for COVID-19 just before the ship made a stop in Belize City this week is…
Continue Reading These 8 states make up half of US Covid-19 hospitalizations. And the surge among the unvaccinated is overwhelming health care workers
By Travis Caldwell, CNN As experts race to mitigate the spread of Covid-19 by encouraging vaccinations and mask wearing, hospital systems in a…
Continue Reading Covid-19 hospitalizations are surging again, but they’re different this time
By Deidre McPhillips and Naomi Thomas, CNN Covid-19 hospitalizations in the United States have been growing for more than a month, and at the current…
Continue Reading FDA authorizes additional Covid-19 vaccine doses for certain immunocompromised people
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration authorized an additional Covid-19 vaccine dose for certain immunocompromised people on…
Continue Reading Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine protects against Delta variant, study finds
Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine protects people for at least six months and likely longer — even against new variants, researchers reported…
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Gov. Little urges Idahoans to receive COVID-19 vaccine now, announces millions for COVID-19 tests in schools
Idaho Governor Brad Little will hold a press conference Thursday afternoon to discuss the COVID-19 situation in…
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Latter-day Saints asked to mask up, get vaccinated
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints asked its members Thursday to help limit the spread of COVID-19 variants by wearing a mask when…
Continue Reading The US has seen a 1,200% increase in orders for monoclonal antibodies to treat Covid-19, HHS says
By Jen Christensen, CNN As coronavirus case numbers spike, the US has seen a 1,200% increase in orders for monoclonal antibody treatments in the past…
Continue Reading Health officers throughout Washington urge all to wear masks
SEATTLE (AP) — Local health officers throughout Washington state have issued a joint statement recommending all residents wear facial coverings in…
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Salt Lake County council votes to overturn school mask order
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Salt Lake County Council has overturned a school mask order for kids under 12 that the county’s top health official…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 751 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 751 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death Thursday.…
Continue Reading Florida governor deploying rapid-response team to fight Covid-19 surge
By Gregory Lemos As the Delta variant drives a surge of Covid-19 cases in Florida, a rapid-response unit will be deployed to administer monoclonal…
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Wyoming governor’s office deep cleaned after COVID-19 case
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A staff member who tested positive for COVID-19 despite being fully vaccinated has prompted a deep cleaning of the Wyoming…
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University of Wyoming will still require face masks for now
LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — The University of Wyoming will require people to wear face masks indoors through at least Sept. 20. That’s under a plan…
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Listen up: This is how earbuds can increase your risk of ear infections
From taking phone calls to listening in on virtual meetings, many people who are using earbuds more than ever may be increasing their risk for…
Continue Reading More children are being admitted to hospitals with Covid-19 as health systems struggle to deal with surge of new patients
By Madeline Holcombe and Theresa Waldrop, CNN More children are being hospitalized with Covid-19 as health systems struggle to cope with a surge in…
Continue Reading Parents and pediatricians are growing impatient for a Covid-19 vaccine for younger children
By Jen Christensen, CNN Dr. Bud Weidermann runs one of the US pediatric trial sites for a Covid-19 vaccine and the question coming from parents now…
Continue Reading Rising Covid-19 case numbers in classrooms cause school districts to go virtual, change mask rules
By Mallory Simon, CNN Schools across the country are grappling with growing Covid-19 case numbers, forcing districts to rethink their strategies for…
Continue Reading What’s in a name? The term ‘breakthrough infection’ raises doubts about vaccines, but it shouldn’t
By Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent In most cases, a “breakthrough” means a sudden, dramatic or important discovery.…
Continue Reading Do you have social jet lag? Here’s what to do
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Do you love to stay up late and then catch up on sleep on the weekend or a day off? If so, you could be committing a social…
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203 cases of COVID-19 linked to Chicago’s Lollapalooza
By SOPHIA TAREEN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago health officials say they’ve found 203 cases of COVID-19 connected to Lollapalooza,…
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How COVID pandemic changed methadone treatment for addiction
Here’s one more lesson from the COVID-19 pandemic: It appears safe to relax restrictions on methadone, the oldest and most stigmatized treatment…
Continue Reading What’s in a name? The term ‘breakthrough infection’ raises doubts about vaccines, but it shouldn’t
By Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent In most cases, a “breakthrough” means a sudden, dramatic or important discovery.…
Continue Reading School openings so far reveal science is right — masking works
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN As schools start classes across the United States, public health experts warn that the politics around masks could hinder…
Continue Reading Florida governor deploying rapid-response team to fight Covid-19 surge
By Gregory Lemos As the Delta variant drives a surge of Covid-19 cases in Florida, a rapid-response unit will be deployed to administer monoclonal…
Continue Reading School openings so far reveal science is right — masking works
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN As schools start classes across the United States, public health experts warn that the politics around masks could hinder…
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Do the COVID-19 vaccines affect my chances of pregnancy?
Medical experts say there’s no evidence that any vaccines, including COVID-19 vaccines, influence your chances of getting…
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ISU requires face coverings indoors
Idaho State University President Kevin Satterlee announced Wednesday effective immediately, face coverings are required indoors for all individuals,…
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COVID-19 outbreak linked to music festival in eastern Oregon
Local health leaders are looking into a COVID-19 outbreak linked to an outdoor music festival in eastern Oregon.…
Continue Reading FDA expected to authorize Covid-19 vaccine booster shots for some immunocompromised people within the next 48 hours
By Kaitlan Collins and John Bonifield, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration is expected to announce within the next 48 hours that it is…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 736 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 9 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 736 new COVID-19 cases and 9 new deaths Wednesday.…
Continue Reading COVID-19: Oregon issues mask mandate, warns of hospital surge
Gov. Kate Brown on Tuesday announced a statewide indoor mask requirement because of the spike in coronavirus hospitalizations and cases, warning that…
Continue Reading California mandates vaccines or regular testing for teachers and school staff
By Kyung Lah, Cheri Mossburg, Sarah Moon and Ray Sanchez, CNN California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that teachers and other school…
Continue Reading Intel officials draft classified report as they near finish of 90-day Covid probe
By Kylie Atwood, Natasha Bertrand, Zachary Cohen and Katie Bo Williams, CNN Intelligence officials are nearing the end of a 90-day investigation into…
Continue Reading 5th graders at Georgia school are sent home due to Covid-19
By Shawn Nottingham, CNN Fifth graders at one suburban Atlanta elementary school were sent home Wednesday for virtual learning due to high numbers of…
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Boise anti-mask protester says he’ll sue police over arrest
A Boise man who was arrested on a trespassing charge after entering private businesses and refusing to wear a mask has notified local law enforcement…
Continue Reading One month later: These maps show how quickly Covid engulfed the US again
By Priya Krishnakumar, CNN More than 98% of US residents now live in an area where there is a “high” or “substantial” risk of…
Continue Reading CDC strengthens recommendation for pregnant women to get vaccinated against Covid-19
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its recommendation for pregnant people to get vaccinated…
Continue Reading CDC strengthens recommendation for pregnant women to get vaccinated against Covid-19
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its recommendation for pregnant people to get vaccinated…
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Doctors call for masks in local elementary schools
A group of local doctors is asking the Idaho Falls School District to make face coverings mandatory for elementary…
Continue Reading Here’s why now is one of the most dangerous times of the pandemic for children, expert says
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Students heading back to the classroom for the new school year will be contending with one of the most dangerous times in…
Continue Reading These foods disappeared from grocery stores last year. Now they’re back
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business If you walked into a grocery store last year, you may have made some unfortunate discoveries: No reduced-fat Jif…
Continue Reading Does mask wearing harm your child’s development? Experts weigh in
By Kristen Rogers, CNN For young children, the pandemic comes at a crucial time for developing skills important for empathy, safety and more —…
Continue Reading How to tell if your stress levels are normal or the sign of something more
By Megan Marples, CNN Stress is an everyday occurrence for most people, but too much of it could be signs of a deeper issue. Stress is “a…
Continue Reading Southwest Airlines warns Delta variant is hurting its business
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business The Delta variant of Covid-19 is weighing on Southwest Airlines’ bottom line. The carrier said in a regulatory…
Continue Reading Does mask wearing harm your child’s development? Experts weigh in
By Kristen Rogers, CNN For young children, the pandemic comes at a crucial time for developing skills important for empathy, safety and more —…
Continue Reading One month later: These maps show how quickly Covid engulfed the US again
By Priya Krishnakumar, CNN More than 98% of US residents now live in an area where there is a “high” or “substantial” risk of…
Continue Reading Ahead of official vaccine guidance, some Americans are already caught up in ‘booster mania’
By Jessica Firger, CNN For his two-dose Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine, Ted Rall crossed state lines back in February and March. Appointments in New York…
Continue Reading Ahead of official vaccine guidance, some Americans are already caught up in ‘booster mania’
By Jessica Firger, CNN For his two-dose Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine, Ted Rall crossed state lines back in February and March. Appointments in New York…
Continue Reading As Covid-19 cases rise among teens, so do vaccinations, CNN analysis finds
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN More adolescents have received Covid-19 vaccinations in the past two weeks — representing about a fifth of all new…
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Idaho primary care clinics say COVID-19 surge mirrors last fall
Idaho’s largest independent primary medical care system is reporting coronavirus numbers that mirror the surge last fall, and a Boise-area hospital…
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Salt Lake County seeking mask order for children under 12
The top health official in Utah’s most populous county says she will seek a mask mandate in schools for kids under the age of 12.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 754 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 754 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths Tuesday.…
Continue Reading Covid-19 or the common cold? How to tell if your child contracted Covid-19 as school starts
By Megan Marples, CNN Common colds share many symptoms of the coronavirus, so if your child becomes ill as the school year gets underway, it might be…
Continue Reading Remote work made life easier for many people with disabilities. They want the option to stay
By Neelam Bohra and AJ Willingham, CNN Gabe Moses prefers to work his eight-hour shift for a call center while lying on his stomach, resting on a…
Continue Reading Some children’s hospitals in Covid-19 hotspots are especially busy
By Jen Christensen, CNN It was far from a quiet Monday for infectious disease specialist Dr. Adriana Cadilla who had to meet with patients, many of…
Continue Reading CDC adds seven destinations to ‘very high’ Covid-19 travel risk list
By Marnie Hunter, CNN France and Iceland are among seven destinations added on Monday to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s…
Continue Reading How to make parenting decisions like a boss
By Lisa Selin Davis, CNN Caring for younger kids is often intensely physical, but with older kids, it can be intensely emotional. Why? Because there…
Continue Reading Cloning Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s some background information about cloning, a process of creating an identical copy of an original. Facts…
Continue Reading Schools reopening without masking is ‘formula for disaster,’ Louisiana children’s hospital doctor says
By Madeline Holcombe and Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Opening schools full of unvaccinated children without requiring them to wear masks or take other…
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Portneuf Medical Center sees rise in COVID-19 cases
COVID-19 cases are on the rise across the country and have continued to increase in Southeast Idaho.…
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Oregon’s most populous county issues indoor mask requirement
19 cases in Oregon surge and hospitals fill up, officials in the state’s most populous county announced on they are reimplementing an indoor mask…
Continue Reading 2 Texas ERs temporarily shut down as US Covid-19 hospitalization and death rates double in 2 weeks
By Holly Yan and Madeline Holcombe, CNN The crush of patients infected with the Delta variant is affecting hospitals nationwide. Now some Texans…
Continue Reading Covid-19 or the common cold? How to tell if your child contracted Covid-19 as school starts
By Megan Marples, CNN Common colds share many symptoms of the coronavirus, so if your child becomes ill as the school year gets underway, it might be…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 942 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 700K fully vaccinated
Idaho officials reported 942 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths over the weekend.…
Continue Reading Superintendent in Texas can’t do the one thing she wants to protect students
CNN’s Evan McMorris-Santoro tours a school in Austin, Texas, with the city’s school superintendent to see what protective measures they have in place…
Continue Reading Pentagon moves to mandate Covid-19 vaccine for active duty military members
By Barbara Starr, Kaitlan Collins and Zachary Cohen, CNN Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is moving to have all active duty members of the US…
Continue Reading ‘Vaccine passports’ are taking off. How to prove your COVID-19 vaccination status on your phone
Vaccination against COVID-19 is increasingly becoming a ticket of entry into restaurants, gyms and indoor performances — or all of the above, if…
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WA announces vaccine mandate for state workers, health care
Washington state workers or those working in private medical or long-term care jobs will be required to show proof of vaccination by Oct. 18 or will…
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Canada reopens its border for vaccinated US visitors
Canada has lifted its prohibition on Americans crossing the border to shop, vacation or visit, but the United States is keeping similar restrictions…
Continue Reading Get your kids to start cooking at home
By Lisa Drayer, CNN As a busy parent, I spend a lot of time in the kitchen preparing breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks for my family. I’m…
Continue Reading Emergency notification system used to warn people of ‘dire’ Covid-19 situation in Austin, Texas
By Carma Hassan, CNN Austin, Texas, activated its emergency alert system on Saturday to warn the public about a surge of Covid-19 cases and encourage…
Continue Reading Covid-19 Pandemic Timeline Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the coronavirus outbreak, declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. The…
Continue Reading Reba McEntire warns fans after she and her boyfriend contracted breakthrough Covid-19
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Reba McEntire is telling people to continue to mask up and quarantine. The country superstar and actress shared during a…
Continue Reading FDA approval of the Covid-19 vaccine could mean more people will get vaccinated for an unexpected reason
By Jen Christensen, CNN Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine is currently only authorized for emergency use in the United States, but its full approval by…
Continue Reading Covid-19 cases are rising in countries praised for stopping outbreaks. Do they need to change their strategies?
By Julia Hollingsworth, CNN A year and a half since the first Covid-19 cases were identified, many countries in Asia-Pacific feel right back where…
Continue Reading Physicians want the media to change the way Covid is being covered
By Alexis Benveniste, CNN Business Media coverage of Covid-19 is constantly shifting and adapting as the Delta variant continues to spread around the…
Continue Reading What experts are learning about Lambda, a coronavirus ‘variant of interest’
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN As the coronavirus pandemic continues, infections caused by the Lambda variant have been emerging in the United States,…
Continue Reading From increased hospitalizations to long Covid, children can get hit hard by Covid-19. Here’s why doctors say kids should be protected
By Holly Yan, CNN The myth that kids can’t get seriously sick from Covid-19 keeps getting debunked as more children get hospitalized during the…
Continue Reading Jennifer Aniston defends staying away from the unvaccinated
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Jennifer Aniston stirred some feelings when she recently said she has “lost a few people in my weekly routine who…
Continue Reading FDA approval of the Covid-19 vaccine could mean more people will get vaccinated for an unexpected reason
By Jen Christensen, CNN Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine is currently only authorized for emergency use in the United States, but its full approval by…
Continue Reading Indiana’s vaccination rate: 44%. His city: 80%
Carmel’s Republican Mayor James Brainard explains how he’s overcoming vaccine hesitancy in his community and within his…
Continue Reading 2 Texas ERs temporarily shut down as US Covid-19 hospitalization and death rates double in 2 weeks
By Holly Yan and Madeline Holcombe, CNN The crush of patients infected with the Delta variant is affecting hospitals nationwide. Now some Texans…
Continue Reading 2 Texas ERs temporarily shut down as US Covid-19 hospitalization and death rates double in 2 weeks
By Holly Yan and Madeline Holcombe, CNN The crush of patients infected with the Delta variant is affecting hospitals nationwide. Now some Texans…
Continue Reading ‘All the beds are taken up by Covid victims’: Hospitals in the South are running out of space or staff
By Holly Yan and Aya Elamroussi, CNN Covid-19 hospitalizations are reaching all-time highs in parts of the South, with some patients unable to get…
Continue Reading ‘All the beds are taken up by Covid victims’: Hospitals in the South are running out of space or staff
By Holly Yan and Aya Elamroussi, CNN Covid-19 hospitalizations are reaching all-time highs in parts of the South, with some patients unable to get…
Continue Reading More than 400 universities are requiring COVID-19 vaccines. But the murky threat of fake vaccination cards worries some students and experts
By Neelam Bohra and Justin Lear, CNN Students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill can voluntarily share their COVID-19 vaccine status…
Continue Reading ‘All the beds are taken up by Covid victims’: Hospitals in the South are running out of space or staff
By Holly Yan and Aya Elamroussi, CNN Covid-19 hospitalizations are reaching all-time highs in parts of the South, with some patients unable to get…
Continue Reading Officials split on masking children in schools as pediatric hospitals fill up with Covid-19 patients
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN The polarization surrounding mask mandates is deepening as some state and local officials spar on how to approach face…
Continue Reading More children are being admitted to hospitals with Covid-19 as health systems struggle to deal with surge of new patients
By Madeline Holcombe and Theresa Waldrop, CNN More children are being hospitalized with Covid-19 as health systems struggle to cope with a surge in…
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Oregon hospitals experiencing COVID-19 surge
As coronavirus cases continue to spike in Oregon, health officials describe the dire situation they are seeing play out in hospitals — especially…
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