Stories tagged: "COVID-19"


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Millions of Americans Could Lose Medicaid Coverage Later This Year When the COVID-19 Emergency Ends. Here’s What You Need to Know.

The Biden administration announced recently that the U.S. will no longer be in a COVID-19 emergency as of May 11, which means that an estimated five to 14 million Americans could lose access to health insurance via Medicaid. 

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Florida Democrats to DeSantis: Defunding Schools Over Mask Requirements Is ‘Beyond Belief’

Two gubernatorial contenders warn that children will be the collateral damage of this Republican plan.

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EXPLAINER: What We Know and Don’t Know About Omicron Variant

Scientists don't know if omicron is more transmissible or dangerous than previous variants. So far, there is no indication it causes more severe disease.

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Florida Kids Ages 5 to 11 Can Now Get Vaccinated. Here’s Where to Go for the COVID-19 Vaccine.

"This age group will be able to spend holidays with friends and family more safely than they have been able to since the start of the pandemic," said Dr. Jennifer Shu.

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Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine Just Got Easier. Here’s How to Get It Now.

"For those having trouble finding a location or making an appointment, we're going to make it easier than ever," President Joe Biden.

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Jill Biden Shows Solidarity With Puerto Rico’s Teachers and Healthcare Workers

The First Lady sends compassion and support to people on the island, who have deal with great challenges from the pandemic, especially those in Guánica, which were affected by earthquakes.

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This Religious Org Is Educating Latinos About the COVID-19 Vaccine

The National Latino Evangelical Coalition's priority is to make sure Latinos understand the difference between COVID disinformation and facts.