Health & Science

Singapore’s government said Friday it’s “very likely” that the air travel bubble with Hong Kong will not begin on May 26 as planned.

Brazil, previously renowned for demonstrating leadership during health crises, has become an international pariah during the coronavirus pandemic.

A long-standing challenge for rural Ireland has been the migration to urban areas.

U.S. Covid case counts fell further on Wednesday, with the nationwide average now at about 36,700 per day over the past week, the lowest since Sept. 14.

Dr. Ashish Jha explains the significance of the CDC’s latest update to its masking guidelines.

There are a handful of instances where people will still need to wear masks — in a health-care setting, at a business that mandates them or on public transportation.

“If you are vaccinated and you are outside, put aside your mask, you don’t have to wear it,” Fauci said.

The Seychelles is causing concern for world health experts after a rise of Covid-19 cases among fully vaccinated individuals.

A recent surge in coronavirus infections in Chile has sparked concern beyond its borders.

The world faces an urgent need to vaccinate people, and waiving intellectual property rights doesn’t address that problem, according to Umang Vohra of Cipla.

It is thought that a mixed dosing schedule could lead to an increase in work absences the day after immunization against the coronavirus.

The U.S. is reporting 2.2 million vaccinations per day in the past week, up slightly from the most recent low point on Saturday when it dipped below 2 million.

“Shark Tank” co-host Kevin O’Leary has multiple psychedelic drug company investments citing “incredible potential” compared to recreational cannabis.

The World Health Organization said India accounted for half of all cases reported globally last week as well as 30% of global deaths.

The B.1.617 strain was reclassified as a “variant of concern” by the World Health Organization, indicating it has the “highest public health implications.”

Dr. Rochelle Walensky told CNBC that U.S. officials are “thinking ahead” in the event that vaccine-induced immunity against the coronavirus begins to wane.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is under pressure to call for another nationwide lockdown in India as new Covid cases soar to record highs daily.

Dr. Kavita Patel explains why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s credibility is eroding.

Mucormycosis is a “serious but rare fungal infection caused by a group of molds called mucormycetes,” and mostly affects the sinuses or the lungs.

Covid-19 booster shots will be free to the public if they are needed, said David Kessler, chief science officer of the White House Covid-19 response team.