People masked at a mall in South Africa

U.S. Bans Travel From Southern Africa As New Omicron Variant Emerges

The U.S. will restrict travel from South Africa — where the variant originated — and seven other countries in the region beginning Monday.

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FDA Says Merck COVID Pill Effective, Experts To Review Safety

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Stocks Sink On New COVID Variant; Dow Loses 905 Points

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New COVID Variant Detected In South Africa

0:24European Medicines Agency
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EU Regulator Authorizes Pfizer's COVID Vaccine For Kids 5-11

2:20Travelers waiting in line at a security checkpoint at Logan International Airport in Boston.
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Tips For A Safe Thanksgiving

2:15A registered nurse administers a COVID-19 vaccine
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Health Officials Urge People To Get Boosters Ahead Of Holidays

2:57A nurse puts on a protective gown before entering the room of a COVID-19 patient
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Experts Warn About Surge In COVID-19 Cases

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Health Experts Warn Of COVID Surge After Holidays

2:11A U.S. Navy Sailor prepares a COVID-19 vaccine
U.S. Defense Department

Marines Face Vaccination Deadline

A man receives a COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination site
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More Than 90% Of Federal Workers Got Vaccinated By Deadline

0:52Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
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Florida Governor Signs Bill Limiting Vaccine Mandates

0:20People wearing face masks walk in front of St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna, Austria
Michael Gruber / AP

Austria To Enter National Lockdown To Contain 4th Wave Of Virus

1:38Syringe with COVID-19 vaccine.
Lynne Sladky / AP

FDA Authorizes Pfizer And Moderna Booster Shots For All Adults

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Restaurant Sales Are Up Despite Staffing Issues

1:52A person getting a dose of a COVID shot at a vaccination clinic.
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Closing In On Pfizer Boosters For All Adults

4:19Jeff Stover at the Virginia Department of Health
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Newsy Investigates: Why So Few COVID-19 Smartphone Alerts?

A photo of First Lady Jill Biden handing out stickers to children who were recently vaccinated against COVID.
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White House: 10% Of Kids Have Been Vaccinated In First 2 Weeks

0:28A healthcare worker receives a Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot
Lynne Sladky / AP

Boosters For All Adults In U.S. Closer With Panel Meeting Set

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U.S. Offering Investment To Boost COVID-19 Vaccine Capacity

1:58A nurse administers the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to a patient.
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State Leaders Push For Booster Expansion Despite Federal Guidance

1:52A photo of an empty classroom at a school in Detroit.
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Detroit Public Schools Weigh Remote Learning

A photo of a nurse putting on protective gown before entering a hospital room.
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Cases Surge In New COVID Hot Spots Of Michigan, Minnesota

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Pfizer Asks U.S. Officials To OK Promising COVID-19 Pill

0:33Armed Services YMCA food distribution
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Active Military Having A Hard Time Feeding Their Families

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Pfizer Agrees To Let Other Companies Manufacture Its COVID-19 Pill

0:37Doctor extracts Pfizer vaccine from a vial
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White House Calls On Eligible Americans To Get Booster Shot

0:45Woman gets COVID-19 booster vaccine.
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New York City Expands COVID-19 Booster Shot Eligibility To All Adults

4:21Ian Varys sits with his mom and dad on the couch.
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Long-Haul COVID Effects On Kids Leave Families With Few Answers

3:46California Gov. Gavin Newsom
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California Opens Eligibility For COVID-19 Booster Shots

1:27Woman holds shopping bags on New York street.
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Shoppers May Be Less Likely To Spend Big This Holiday Season