Thursday, November 5, 2026
COVID-19 data out of South Africa points to substantially fewer deaths compared to past infection spikes
Scientists at the Africa Health Research Institute in Durban, South Africa, work on the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus...
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Vaccines are the best explanation for Omicron’s mild symptoms in most people, new research suggests
Care worker Jen Madghachian receives her COVID-19 booster vaccination at the MedMart pharmacy in Borehamwood, England, on October 4, 2021.Karwai...
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CDC shortens quarantine time for healthcare workers amid Omicron variant and staff shortages
Healthcare workers take a break at the ProHEALTH testing site in Jericho, New York.Getty The CDC set looser interim federal...
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Amazon is reportedly spending billions of dollars to try to keep people from getting bored with Alexa
An Amazon Alexa deviceShutterstock Amazon is reportedly shelling out billions to combat waning interest and use of Alexa devices. In...
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A Connecticut man received a fake COVID-19 vaccine card when he ordered a passport holder on Amazon, attorney general says
A healthcare worker displays a COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card.ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images A man's passport case from Amazon came...
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The Omicron wave looks swift and painful — some scientists expect US cases to peak in January and bottom out in March
A person receives a COVID-19 test at a walk-up testing site in New York City on December 15, 2021.David Dee...
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Pharmacists say an ‘absolute tidal wave’ of demand for COVID tests is causing chaos, crowding, and nonstop ringing phones
Retail pharmacists say phones are ringing "nonstop" with inquiries about COVID-19 rapid tests as cases surge in some areas.Andrea Michelson...
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How to watch the NFL without cable — the 2021 season nears it end with 2 games on Christmas Day
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How to track your sleep with an Apple Watch using the built-in Sleep app or third-party apps
There are many ways to use an Apple Watch to track sleep.DenPhotos/Shutterstock The Apple Watch Sleep app is free and...
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‘Encanto,’ the animated musical with songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, hits Disney Plus on December 24 — all members can watch without an extra fee
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