The University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation predicts a peak in daily infections within a few days. Latest COVID news.
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Biden pledges 500M more tests; Bill Gates says COVID will soon be ‘like seasonal flu.’ Live updates.
Omicron should create a wealth of immunity for at least the next year, and annual COVID shots will be needed for “some time,” Bill Gates says. Updates
Nation averaging 550,000 reported infections per day; Biden tells vaccinated people: ‘You are highly protected.’ Live COVID updates.
President Joe Biden sought to reassure the public that the federal government is prepared to address the growing COVID-19 health crisis. Latest news.
New infections shatter single-day record with over 1 million cases; FDA OKs Pfizer booster for 12- to 15-year-olds: COVID updates
The FDA gave the thumbs-up to a third dose of the Pfizer vaccine for kids 12 to 15. Latest COVID news.
7,000+ flights delayed or canceled; hospitalizations up for kids, but omicron may not be more severe: COVID-19 updates
More kids are being hospitalized, but some experts say omicron does not appear to be more severe in kids than previous strands. Latest COVID news.
COVID cases, hospitalizations climb as US reaches 200M vaccination milestone: Live updates
The number of Americans fully vaccinated against COVID reached 200 million Wednesday amid a dispiriting holiday-season spike in cases. More updates.
80% of Americans 12 and over have first dose; Michigan is nation’s hot spot as infections rise in 33 states: COVID-19 updates
80% of Americans ages 12 and older have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine, the White House says. COVID-19 updates.
Pfizer and BioNTech seek vaccine authorization for kids 5-11: Live COVID-19 updates
Pfizer and BioNTech have asked federal regulators to authorize emergency use of their coronavirus vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11. Latest COVID news.