NBA postpones 5 more games as COVID-19 pummels sports world

The NBA has called off five games for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday because of coronavirus-related concerns.

Omicron infections 'just raging around the world,' Fauci says

The prospect of a winter chilled by a wave of infections is a severe reversal from the optimism projected by Biden months ago when he suggested the country would be back to normal by Christmas.

Indiana reports first Omicron variant COVID-19 case

The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) announced that it has detected the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus from an unvaccinated Indiana resident. 

Omicron forces wave of closures nationwide as Biden warns winter of 'death' encroaching

As the omicron variant of the coronavirus is poised to become the new leading variant in the United States, many schools and businesses are closing their doors over what President Biden is predicting to be a winter of "severe illness and death."

Close to 100 people test positive for COVID after Taylor Swift-themed party

Fans who gathered at the "On Repeat: Taylor Swift Red Party" in celebration of the pop star's rerelease of "Red" are now being asked to isolate after "at least 97 cases" have been confirmed, officials in Australia said.

Illinois public health officials issue 'deadly Christmas' warning
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Since ICU beds are in short supply and COVID-related deaths are increasing, officials are urging the public to ?think twice? when it comes to holiday get-togethers.

Pfizer testing third COVID-19 vaccine dose for kids under 5

Pfizer is testing an extra dose of its COVID-19 vaccine for babies and preschoolers after preliminary research hinted the usual two doses wouldn't be enough.

Cook County recommends increased mitigation efforts in battle against COVID-19

The Cook County Department of Public Health announced its recommendation of increased mitigation efforts for businesses and individuals in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.