U.S. Continues To Lag In COVID-19 Workplace Safety, Former OSHA Official Says
Ten months into the pandemic, the Trump administration is neglecting safety at meatpacking plants and other workplaces, a former top federal official says.
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India Prepares For Massive Vaccine Drive, But Some Fear It's Moving Too Quickly
Scientists, public health experts and opposition politicians have raised questions about one of the two vaccines the country of 1.4 billion people has authorized for emergency use against COVID-19.
Province In China On Lockdown After Biggest Coronavirus Spike In Months
Hebei province, with a population of 11 million people, has reported more than 600 new coronavirus cases, since early January.
Stay-At-Home Order Lifted for Sacramento Region In California
Over 90% of Californians are still subject to the order, which went into effect in December.
CDC Requires COVID-19 Test From Air Passengers Entering the U.S.
Starting Jan. 26, airlines will only allow people to board if they provide documentation that they tested negative in the preceding three days or have recovered from the disease.
Wisconsin Health Executive Says Vaccine Rollout 'Tested The Nimbleness' Of System
Vaccinations around the U.S. got off to a rocky start. But in Wisconsin, Dr. Jeff Bahr of Advocate Aurora Health says he's "very pleased" his system administered more than 30,000 doses in three weeks.
Coronavirus: Numbers Rising In Nearly Every State; Capitol Siege Put Members At Risk
The U.S. is reporting more than 271,000 new cases each day. Congress' attending physician says lawmakers who sheltered in place last week may have been exposed to the virus.
Millions In China Under New Restrictions Amid COVID-19 Spike Near Beijing
Among the measures are a weeklong stay-at-home order for the cities of Shijiazhuang and Xingtai. A spate of outbreaks in the Hebei province has raised concern for the nearby capital of Beijing.
U.S. Records More Than 4,000 Dead In 1 Day From COVID-19, A Grim New Record
The U.S. hit more than 4,000 deaths on Jan. 7, which also saw 274,703 new infections, according to Johns Hopkins University. The U.S. continues to lead the world in both cases and deaths.
Lebanon's Full Hospitals Turn Away Coronavirus Patients Amid Record Daily Cases
A coronavirus surge is overwhelming hospitals, leading doctors to tell families to care for sick loved ones at home instead. Health workers fear New Year's parties could have led to further spikes.
