A vaccine mandate for private-sector workers across New York City will take effect this month, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced. Latest COVID news.
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Omicron variant found in at least 5 US states; Congress avoids shutdown after vaccine mandate clash: COVID-19 updates
The omicron variant has been discovered in at least five U.S. states as senators narrowly avoided a government shutdown. The latest COVID-19 updates.
14 arrested in connection to smash-and-grab thefts in Southern California, authorities say
The Los Angeles Police Department announced more than a dozen arrests after a series of smash-and-grab thefts across the city in recent weeks.
First omicron variant case discovered in United States in California: COVID-19 updates
The California and San Francisco Departments of Public Health have confirmed a recent case of COVID-19 caused by omicron. Latest news.
US has ‘tools’ to combat omicron variant; FDA experts give OK to antiviral pill; judge blocks vaccine mandate: Latest COVID-19 updates
It remains unclear exactly how transmissible or severe an omicron infection is, but WHO says early evidence raises concerns. Latest COVID news.
Global risk of omicron variant is ‘very high;’ Biden urges vaccinations, masks; judge blocks vaccine mandate: Latest COVID-19 updates
Meanwhile, Biden on Monday urged Americans to get vaccinated, obtain a booster shot, and wear masks in public places.
Troubling COVID variant on the rise in South Africa; millions of Americans return to holiday travel: Latest updates
Home COVID-19 tests during the Thanksgiving holiday raise challenges for public health officials. More live updates.
2021 US COVID death count surpasses 2020 toll: Live updates
COVID has killed more people in 2021 than 2020, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data shows. Latest updates.
2 kidnapped missionaries released in Haiti, US aid group says
Two members of a missionary group who were kidnapped in October have been freed in Haiti and are safe, an Ohio-based church organization announced.
Pregnant woman fatally shot while unloading gifts from her baby shower in Philadelphia, authorities say
A pregnant woman was shot and killed Saturday night after returning home from her baby shower in Philadelphia, authorities said.