US brings back free at-home COVID-19 tests as cases continue to spikeEach household can request four tests starting September 25.By S. Fielding, 09.21.2023
The new COVID-19 vaccines are here for the fallThe CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get an updated jab.By M. Saleh, 09.14.2023
Apple Stores in the US will keep mask mandates in place, for nowSome retailers, like Costco and Walmart, have dropped nationwide mask requirements.By R. Lawler, 05.15.2021
FDA authorizes cheap rapid at-home COVID-19 testsThis clears the way for large groups of people to self-test for COVID-19 and get results quickly.By R. Lawler, 04.01.2021
Google will turn some of its offices into COVID-19 vaccination sitesIt's also pledged $150 million to promote vaccine education. By S. Dent, 01.25.2021
How the world went from no COVID vaccines to two in under a yearNo vaccine in history has been developed this quickly.By A. Tarantola, 12.22.2020
Apple's COVID-19 screening tool can anonymously share symptoms with the CDCYou'll help health experts improve their processes.By J. Fingas, 06.09.2020
US blames China for hacks allegedly targeting COVID-19 researchThere's been a surge of attacks targeting the CDC's overseer.By J. Fingas, 04.25.2020
Apple helped Stanford create a COVID-19 screening app for first respondersIt will point them to drive-thru testing, if needed.By I. Bonifacic, 04.09.2020
US officials use mobile ad location data to study how COVID-19 spreadsThe location info could help researchers, but privacy concerns exist.By J. Fingas, 03.28.2020
Alexa can tell you what to do if you think you have COVID-19You can also schedule cash and blood donations, stream Bandsintown concerts and more.By C. Fisher, 03.27.2020
Apple's Siri helps Americans wondering if they have COVID-19Apple's voice assistant now has a coronavirus screening tool.By J. Fingas, 03.22.2020
Lasers and smart pills could eventually replace injectionsNeedleless injectors render needles needless.By A. Tarantola, 03.17.2020
How AI is stopping the next great flu before it startsMachine learning can slash development times while saving millions on R&D. By A. Tarantola, 02.14.2020
CDC: Vitamin E acetate is 'closely associated’ with vaping lung injuriesThe number of reported cases has been declining since September.By C. Fisher, 12.20.2019
CDC says a toxic compound may be responsible for vaping illnessesVitamin E acetate was present in the lungs of all patients tested.By J. Fingas, 11.09.2019
CDC confirms 2,051 cases of vaping-related lung injuryNearly 40 people have died.By C. Fisher, 11.07.2019
The FDA has opened a criminal investigation into vapingIt's looking into the supply chain following reports of hundreds of related illnesses.By K. Holt, 09.19.2019
CDC warns against vaping until it figures out what’s making people sick'People should consider not using e-cigarette products,' the CDC wrote today.By C. Fisher, 09.06.2019
CDC identifies a death potentially linked to vapingIt has also confirmed 193 cases of serious respiratory illnesses. By M. Moon, 08.24.2019