Tag: Public Health

Global leaders at the G20 summit declared the need for a global system that could stop the unvaccinated from international travel.

When the Columbine High School massacre took place in 1999 it was seen as a watershed moment in the United States – the worst mass shooting at a school in the country’s history. Now, it ranks fourth.

On a political landscape that is looking increasingly unfavorable to Democrats, the potential elimination of federal protection for abortion rights is a rare issue that could work in their favor this November. But the party’s early floundering on the topic is less than reassuring.

A federal judge overturned the federal mask mandate for airplanes and public transportation this week, and the Biden administration is seeking an appeal.

Hospitals have recently began distinguishing between primary and incidental COVID-19 cases, resulting in criticism and confusion from news outlets and other voices across the spectrum.

As the seemingly mild but more contagious Omicron variant spreads, President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday a new plan to distribute millions of at-home COVID-19 tests.

Should the US federally enforce a COVID-19 vaccine mandate, or should employees have a choice between vaccination and regular testing?

What concerns do parents most often cite when choosing not to vaccinate their children against COVID-19, and how are partisan outlets covering the recent CDC recommendation?

Young kids in the U.S. will soon be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, raising questions about safety, efficacy and necessity among parents nationwide.