Japan's Princess Yoko Hospitalized After Pneumonia Flare Up Amid COVID-19 Battle
Princess Yoko, a member of Japan's royal family, was hospitalized on Tuesday due to complications related to COVID-19, the latest royal to contract the virus.
Unvaccinated Novak Djokovic To Miss French Open, Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic is not willing to participate in tournaments like French Open and Wimbledon, rather than be forced to get the Covid vaccine.
Woman Dies Of Allergic Reaction After Getting First Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccine
A Kansas woman who took her first dose of the Moderna vaccine on March 23, 2021, reportedly died after she developed an allergic reaction to the shot.
73-Year-Old Prince Charles Contracts COVID-19 For The Second Time Following Queen's Jubilee
Prince Charles, the heir to the English throne, reportedly contracted the COVID-19 virus on Wednesday, days after meeting the Queen as she celebrated her Platinum Jubilee.
Teary-Eyed US Figure Skater Forced To Quit Winter Olympics After Contracting COVID-19
Olympic figure skater Vincent Zhou has tested positive for COVID-19, announcing in an Instagram video that he will be withdrawing from the rest of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics competition.
Lab Technician Who Took Woman's Vaginal Swab For COVID-19 Test Gets Ten-Year Sentence
A lab technician, who reportedly took a swab sample from a woman’s private parts saying it was for a COVID-19 test, has been sentenced to ten years behind bars in Amravati, Maharashtra, India.
Priest Who Insisted Vaccines From 'Aborted Embryos' Dies Of COVID-19 After Refusing Shot
Don Paolo Romeo, a parish priest in Italy who believed a conspiracy theory about vaccines being made from "aborted embryos," is reported to have died on Wednesday due to contracting COVID-19.
Minister In Hot Water After Contracting COVID-19 During France Vacation While Aussie Schools Grapple With Pandemic
Tasmania Education Minister Sarah Courtney was criticized on Thursday after she reportedly took a vacation in France and caught COVID-19, potentially causing her to miss the opening of school on Feb. 9.
Kanye West Warned To Be Fully Vaccinated For Australia Concert After Djokovic Drama
Kanye West has been issued a warning to be fully vaccinated if he wants to perform in Australia, following Novak Djokovic's visa battle for the Australian Open.
Woman Denied Vaccine By Her Doctors Due To Sclerosis Dies Of COVID-19
The family of Nerissa Regnier, a Californian woman with multiple sclerosis who died of COVID-19, are suing their healthcare provider on Tuesday after alleged malpractice and misconduct caused her to not get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Spotify Grants Neil Young Request Of Pulling Out Songs On Platform Due To Fake News
Spotify pulled out the songs of Neil Young on their platform following a request by the singer tied to the controversial podcast of Joe Rogan about COVID-19 misinformation.
Adult COVID-Denier Caught On Camera Spitting At Kids, Calling Them 'Idiots' For Wearing Masks
A man in California with alleged COVID-denial views was caught harassing children for wearing masks, as police officers begin their investigation on Monday regarding the incident.
Variant-Based Vaccine Being Developed For Specific COVID-19-Related Strains
A special vaccine meant to address only the Omicron variant is reportedly undergoing testing to address the latest COVID-19 strain.
17-Year-Old Boy Takes Own Life After Father Dies Of COVID-19
A 17-year-old boy from California, who reportedly blamed himself for his father contracting COVID-19, took his own life after his dad succumbed to the virus.
PM Jacinda Ardern Calls Off Her Wedding As New Zealand Heightens Restriction After Family Of Nine Contracts Omicron After Auckland Nuptials
As the Omicron variant forces New Zealand to heighten restrictions on Sunday, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern reportedly had to cancel her own wedding to comply with the strict measures.
Legendary Rock Singer Known For Big Hits Dead At 74 Due To COVID
Legendary singer and actor Meat Loaf reportedly passed away recently due to complications after reportedly falling ill of COVID-19.
Activists Mount Bizarre Protest To Halt Mass Slaughter Of Hamsters Over COVID-19 Outbreak In Hong Kong
Hong Kong activists are creating groups to help abandoned hamsters and hamster owners out after the city government announced a plan to kill over 2,000 hamsters due to COVID-19.
Man Kills Himself By Jumping From Building's Fourth Floor After Testing Positive For COVID-19
A man allegedly jumped from the fourth floor of a building and killed himself after he tested positive for COVID-19 in Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, India on Tuesday, Jan. 18.
Anti-Vaxx Folk Singer Dies Of COVID-19 After Intentionally Exposing Herself To Infection
Czech folk singer Hana Horká died from COVID-related complications after she intentionally infected herself with the virus in an attempt to get a recovery pass to allow her to places like the theater and saunas.
COVID-Positive Republican Legislator Presides Over Maskless Session After Lying About Test Results
Republican Utah State Senate President Stuart Adams was caught falsely telling his fellow Senators on Tuesday that he tested negative for COVID-19 twice after he received two positive COVID tests that same day.
COVID-19 Booster Shots: What Is Best Jab To Get Against The Coronavirus
Sinovac can still offer protection to people seeking boosters aside from popular brands Pfizer, AstraZeneca and Janssen.
Smoking Weed Is No Assurance One Is Protected From COVID-19, Study Clarifies
Smoking weed is not a solution against COVID-19, recent study clarified by researchers.
Experts Chime In On How Long N95 Masks Can Be Used During Pandemic
The use of N95 masks as protection against COVID-19 varies, depending on several factors according to experts.
Serial Sexual Assault Suspect Faked His Own Death, Fled To Scotland To Escape Charges
Nicholas Alahverdian, a Rhode Island child welfare critic who is suspected of faking his own death, was found in Scotland on Wednesday after he checked in a Glasgow hospital due to COVID-19.
Why McDonald's Japan Is Rationing French Fries, KFC Australia Bucking Under Pressure Of Supply Chain Woes
At least two fast-food chains are experiencing supply shortages of fresh chicken and french fries, citing the impacts of worldwide staff shortages as Omicron spreads and a massive flood near the Port of Vancouver in Canada.
Quebec’s Plan To Raise Number Of Vaccinated Individuals Work, More Getting Jabbed
Quebec claims that its financial penalization measures have led to a spike in constituents getting the COVID-19 jab.
Utah, Minnesota Health Departments Under Scrutiny For Unusual Handling Of COVID-19
The health departments of Minnesota and Utah are facing criticism for adding race in their COVID-19 treatment.
Commuter Yelled That He Was COVID-19 Positive On Train So He Could Sit Alone
Police in Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture, nabbed a man onboard a passenger train after he reportedly proclaimed he tested positive for COVID-19, a move that he thought would allow him to sit comfortably and alone in one of its carriages.
Omicron COVID-19 Variant Should Not Yet Be Treated As Flu-Like Illness, Who Says
The World Health Organization (WHO) cautions that the Omicron variant should not be treated as a flu-like endemic just yet.
Djokovic In Hot Water After Admitting Attending Photoshoot, Interview Despite Testing Positive For COVID-19
Defending Australia Open champion Novak Djokovic has admitted to attending events and not isolating even after his positive COVID-19 case last December.