Public Health

Six members of Congress have tested positive for COVID-19 after rioters stormed the Capitol Jan. 6, reports The New York Times.

Temporary loss of smell, known as anosmia, is a commonly reported indicator of COVID-19. 

COVID-19 test positivity increased in every U.S. region in the week ending Jan. 2, according to the CDC's latest COVIDView report published Jan. 8. 

Three states are reporting low to moderate flu activity for the week ending Jan. 2, according to the CDC's FluView report.

Japan officials have identified a new variant of the virus that causes COVID-19, reports CNBC.

Bloomberg Philanthropies has launched a global competition designed to identify some of the most innovative ideas developed by cities in response to COVID-19.  

From a chaotic vaccine roll-out to the fast-spreading variant, here's the latest news about the novel coronavirus in Florida.

The U.S. is reporting record seven-day averages for COVID-19 deaths, cases and hospitalizations, according to Jan. 10 data from The COVID Tracking Project.  

Oklahoma is considering the elimination of an existing education rule requiring parents who want to exempt their children from vaccinations to first visit the local health department for an informational presentation, Tulsa World reports.

As a result of the continued consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, HHS Secretary Alex Azar declared Jan. 8 that a public health emergency still exists.