The positive COVID-19 test highlights the challenge for Olympic organizers to keep the virus at bay as tens of thousands of athletes and other participants convene during an ongoing pandemic.
The highly contagious delta variant is spreading fast and causing a surge in new cases. Here's what you need to know about how to keep yourself and your family safe.
The death rate from COVID-19 in the U.S. is rising steadily for the first time in months as the nation grapples with a renewed burst of cases in what's become "a pandemic of the unvaccinated," the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday.
New daily cases are up, but key metrics continue to hover at relatively low levels. Officials do remain concerned about the growth of the highly contagious COVID-19 delta variant among the state’s unvaccinated population.
Most people don't realize alcohol consumption can cause cancer. A report in Lancet Oncology shows how big a risk factor it is for esophageal, mouth, larynx, colon, rectum, liver and breast cancers.
Among the recent positive cases is U.S. basketball player Bradley Beal, who won't play at the Tokyo Games. Across the U.S., games are on and fans are filling stadiums as coronavirus infections rise.
The limited response to postal workers’ repeated appeals for help provides a window into the failures of two federal agencies: the Postal Service, which is one of the country’s largest employers, and OSHA, which is supposed to protect workers.
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Minnesota’s seeing COVID-19 case counts edge higher, although there are no signs to suggest the state is headed for another surge like it saw in mid-April. Some worries still linger, though.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday that Canada could start allowing fully vaccinated Americans into Canada as of mid-August for non-essential travel, and should be in a position to welcome fully vaccinated travelers from all countries by early September.
Critics say volunteering abroad does not always benefit local communities. The coronavirus travel bans have led to a different approach for volunteers who want to donate their services.
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