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North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper tests positive for COVID-19
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said Monday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 but is continuing to work from home while experiencing mild symptoms.
'Revenge travel' is surging. Here's what you need to know
Despite sky-high prices and limited availability, people are traveling in droves. Could this new term explain why?
Inflation soars to an over 40-year high. These are the ways Americans are coping
Consumers are watching their pennies at the gas station and grocery store as consumer prices surged 8.6% in May, pushing the annual inflation rate to its highest in over 40 years.
North Korea says its COVID outbreak is now under control. But is it?
After saying there were no cases, officials on May 12 announced an outbreak. But without an adequate supply of tests, some say North Korea is "flying blind." And it still doesn't have vaccines.
How COVID vaccines have boosted the development of an HIV vaccine
During the pandemic scientists launched a vaccine in record-breaking time. Their successful use of mRNA technology could lead to progress in the decades-long effort for an HIV inoculation.
Coronavirus FAQ: Should I go to that party? What do I do if guests got COVID?
Whether it's a wedding, graduation or meeting, indoor events can spread the virus. Here's a complete guide: what to ponder before going, how to cut risks while there, what to do if cases crop up.
If you've had omicron before, are you safe from infection by the new variants?
New versions of omicron are circulating in the United States and South Africa. Two new studies shed light on the potential for future surges — and the risk factor if you've already had omicron.
Here's why Dr. Fauci says the U.S. is 'out of the pandemic phase'
Vaccinations and residual immunity are among the reasons, President Biden's chief medical adviser, Anthony Fauci, said Tuesday, as the number of deaths drop and hospitalizations rise only slightly.