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Florida school mask debate headed for appeals court battle

The case heads next to the 15 judges on the appeals court.
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Hawaii health care workers decry lack of COVID mandates

Health care workers in Hawaii say a lack of government action is worsening an already crippling surge of coronavirus cases in the islands, and without effective policy changes the state’s limited hospitals could face a grim crisis
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September 3, 2021, 9:17 PM

Are future COVID-19 variants going to get more aggressive?

Dr. Jen Ashton answers viewers’ questions about the coronavirus.
September 3, 2021, 9:17 PM
Are future COVID-19 variants going to get more aggressive?
September 3, 2021, 9:14 PM

What you need to know about the COVID-19 mu variant

Dr. Jen Ashton has details about what the WHO calls a “variant of interest.”
September 3, 2021, 9:14 PM
What you need to know about the COVID-19 mu variant
September 3, 2021, 7:21 PM

'Loss of hope': Idaho hospitals crushed by COVID-19 surge

Intensive care beds are full of unvaccinated coronavirus patients.
September 3, 2021, 7:21 PM
Idaho hospitals nearly buckling in relentless COVID surge
September 3, 2021, 6:43 PM

Parents of disabled kids sue over Iowa ban on mask mandates

A group of parents of disabled students has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to strike down Iowa’s law banning schools from requiring masks, arguing it endangers their health and denies equal access to education
September 3, 2021, 6:43 PM
September 3, 2021, 3:51 PM

CDC warns against Labor Day travel for unvaccinated people

As the delta variant continues to spread, CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said the CDC does “not recommend traveling” over the long weekend for anyone who is currently unvaccinated.
September 3, 2021, 3:51 PM
CDC warns against Labor Day travel for unvaccinated people
September 3, 2021, 1:37 PM

Florida governor appeals ruling on masks in schools

DeSantis has appealed a ruling that he exceeded his authority.
September 3, 2021, 1:37 PM
Florida governor appeals ruling on masks in schools
September 3, 2021, 12:08 PM

What to know about COVID-19 variants

Experts weigh in on what we know now about the delta variant and more.
September 3, 2021, 12:08 PM
What to know about COVID-19 variants
September 3, 2021, 10:26 AM

Delta variant is example of evolution before our eyes

How exactly did the delta variant evolve into the highly infectious strain that the world is now struggling to contain? Scientists have a few theories.
September 3, 2021, 10:26 AM
Delta variant is example of evolution before our eyes
September 3, 2021, 12:57 AM

How schools are addressing students' mental health needs due to trauma of COVID-19

As students return for a third school year affected by the pandemic, trauma and grief support are top of mind to address the wide-reaching impacts of the crisis.
September 3, 2021, 12:57 AM
How schools plan to address trauma of COVID-19
September 2, 2021, 8:11 PM

Should you change travel plans because of COVID-19 variants?

Dr. Jen Ashton answers the latest questions from “GMA3” viewers.
September 2, 2021, 8:11 PM
Should you change travel plans because of COVID-19 variants?
September 2, 2021, 5:47 PM

How coronavirus mutates

Adolfo Garcia-Sastre, Ph.D., details how the coronavirus variants mutate inside the human body.
September 2, 2021, 5:47 PM
How coronavirus mutates
September 2, 2021, 2:57 PM

CDC issues travel warning for Labor Day weekend

Meanwhile, podcast host Joe Rogan has tested positive for COVID-19. ABC News' Andrew Dymburt reports.
September 2, 2021, 2:57 PM
CDC issues travel warning for Labor Day weekend
September 1, 2021, 9:59 PM

2 Tennessee school districts temporarily close due to COVID

Two Tennessee school districts have announced temporarily closures due to COVID-19 cases.
September 1, 2021, 9:59 PM
2 more school districts in one state temporarily close due to COVID
September 1, 2021, 8:05 PM

Finding peace and healing in plants after COVID-19 loss

After Peter Dario lost his father and grandfather in the same week, he started buying plants and eventually opened a plant store in their honor.
September 1, 2021, 8:05 PM
Finding peace and healing in plants after COVID-19 loss
September 1, 2021, 8:05 PM

Kids and COVID-19: A closer look at the numbers

Dr. Jen Ashton talks about childhood hospitalization rates, risk of death and more.
September 1, 2021, 8:05 PM
Kids and COVID-19: A closer look at the numbers
September 1, 2021, 5:22 PM

Florida Department of Education to withhold salaries for Broward, Alachua county boards; schools plan to keep mask mandates

Florida’s Department of Education announced it would sanction school boards in two counties with school mask mandates.
September 1, 2021, 5:22 PM
Some school board's salaries being withheld by Florida for mask mandates
September 1, 2021, 4:42 PM

McDonald's reconsiders safety of indoor dining amid delta variant surge

How McDonald's is prepared to implement changes in its dining rooms with the recent surge of COVID-19 Delta variant spreading.
September 1, 2021, 4:42 PM
McDonald's reconsiders safety of indoor dining amid delta variant surge
September 1, 2021, 3:07 PM

COVID-19 hospitalizations could surpass the pandemic’s peak in January

Nearly 900 Americans are dying of COVID-19 every day, but vaccination rates are on the rise.
September 1, 2021, 3:07 PM
COVID-19 hospitalizations could surpass the pandemic’s peak in January
September 1, 2021, 11:33 AM

Doctors concerned about rise in COVID hospitalizations and pediatric cases

More than 101,000 people are currently hospitalized with COVID-19, with 300 children being admitted to the hospital with the virus each day.
September 1, 2021, 11:33 AM
Doctors concerned about rise in COVID hospitalizations and pediatric cases
September 1, 2021, 7:07 AM

Oxygen supplies grow precarious amid COVID surge

The COVID-19 surge is stretching oxygen supplies tight.
September 1, 2021, 7:07 AM
Oxygen supplies grow precarious amid COVID surge
September 1, 2021, 6:25 AM

Rev. Jesse Jackson battles COVID-19

The Rev. Jesse Jackson and his wife Jacqueline Jackson are battling COVID-19. The family says Jacqueline Jackson has been moved out of the Intensive Care Unit, but is still receiving oxygen.
September 1, 2021, 6:25 AM
Rev. Jesse Jackson battles COVID-19
September 1, 2021, 1:10 AM

Health care workers in the South speak out about high COVID transmission rates

Plus, mask mandate battles rage as students go back to school, and vaccination rates increase after FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine.
September 1, 2021, 1:10 AM
Health care workers in the South speak out about high COVID transmission rates
September 1, 2021, 12:48 AM

Texas school system closes after 2 teachers die of COVID-19

A Central Texas school district is closing its schools after two teachers died.
September 1, 2021, 12:48 AM
August 31, 2021, 8:19 PM

Habits you can teach your children to protect them at school from COVID-19

Dr. Jen Ashton answers viewers’ questions about nutrition and the coronavirus.
August 31, 2021, 8:19 PM
Habits you can teach your children to protect them at school from COVID-19
August 31, 2021, 8:09 PM

What you need to know about COVID-19 and the potentially dangerous ivermectin

Dr. Jen Ashton sets the record straight about the use of the unproven and potentially dangerous drug used in veterinary medicine.
August 31, 2021, 8:09 PM
What you need to know about COVID-19 and the potentially dangerous ivermectin
August 31, 2021, 5:46 PM

Battles over mask mandates rage as pediatric COVID-19 cases rise

Plus, the CDC says it is seeing a slight drop in vaccine efficacy when it comes to preventing hospitalization.
August 31, 2021, 5:46 PM
Battles over mask mandates rage as pediatric COVID-19 cases rise
August 31, 2021, 5:19 PM

No stranger to plagues, Venice opens film fest with caution

Venice's place in the history of pandemics is the backdrop for the festival.
August 31, 2021, 5:19 PM
No stranger to plagues, Venice opens film fest with caution
August 31, 2021, 12:17 PM

Debate over masks in schools heats up as pediatric COVID cases surge

The U.S. Department of Education has launched a civil rights investigation into five states where Republican governors have made it illegal for school districts to require students to wear masks.
August 31, 2021, 12:17 PM
Debate over masks in schools heats up as pediatric COVID cases surge
August 31, 2021, 11:45 AM

5 GOP-led states' indoor mask bans face federal civil rights investigations

The Education Department has launched civil rights investigations into five states that have barred masking mandates, alleging governors are creating unsafe spaces.
August 31, 2021, 11:45 AM
5 GOP-led states' indoor mask bans face federal civil rights investigations
August 31, 2021, 4:51 AM

Education Department opens investigation into ban of mask mandates

The civil rights investigation is looking into the five states that barred mask mandates for schools. There were nearly 204,000 new child COVID-19 cases reported last week as kids head back to class.
August 31, 2021, 4:51 AM
Education Department opens investigation into ban of mask mandates
August 30, 2021, 11:14 PM

The battle over masking in schools

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona talks about an investigation into five states on whether mask mandate bans constitute civil rights violations for students.
August 30, 2021, 11:14 PM
The battle over masking in schools
August 30, 2021, 9:07 PM

State mask bans face federal civil rights inquiries

The U.S. Education Secretary called it "unacceptable."
August 30, 2021, 9:07 PM
August 30, 2021, 8:57 PM

Iowa school mask ban lawsuit amended as feds investigate law

An Iowa woman has amended her lawsuit over the state's ban on mandatory face masks in schools to include allegations the law violates state and federal constitutional protections
August 30, 2021, 8:57 PM
August 30, 2021, 8:29 PM

What is the lambda variant and is there cause for concern?

Dr. Jen Ashton answers viewers’ health and COVID-19 questions.
August 30, 2021, 8:29 PM
What is the lambda variant and is there cause for concern?
August 30, 2021, 7:19 PM

EU takes US off safe travel list; backs travel restrictions

The European Union has recommended that its 27 nations reinstate restrictions on tourists from the U.S. because of rising coronavirus infections there, but EU nations can still allow fully vaccinated U.S. travelers in if they want
August 30, 2021, 7:19 PM
August 30, 2021, 5:20 PM

Cardinal to begin rehabilitation after contracting COVID-19

A top-ranking Roman Catholic cardinal says he will soon begin rehabilitation after contracting COVID-19
August 30, 2021, 5:20 PM
August 30, 2021, 2:30 PM

Ida slams Louisiana hospitals brimming with virus patients

"We’ve learned a lot since 2005."
August 30, 2021, 2:30 PM
August 30, 2021, 1:35 PM
Dr. Jill Biden shares back to school message for teachers, parents amid COVID-19
August 29, 2021, 9:04 PM

Texas man who worked against COVID measures dies from virus

He died from COVID-19, one month after being admitted to the emergency room.
August 29, 2021, 9:04 PM
August 29, 2021, 4:40 PM

'We're still sticking with the 8 months' for booster shots: Dr. Anthony Fauci

Martha Raddatz interviews Dr. Anthony Fauci on "This Week."
August 29, 2021, 4:40 PM
'We're still sticking with the 8 months' for booster shots: Dr. Anthony Fauci
August 29, 2021, 8:53 AM

Croatia thrilled at summer season success despite COVID-19

Summer tourism has exceeded even the most optimistic expectations in Croatia this year
August 29, 2021, 8:53 AM
August 29, 2021, 5:29 AM

Oregon counties request trucks for bodies as deaths climb

The COVID-19 death toll is climbing so rapidly in Oregon counties can't keep up.
August 29, 2021, 5:29 AM
August 28, 2021, 11:26 PM

Pediatric COVID-19 patients reach record highs

Overall hospitalizations are up 541% in two months nationwide.
August 28, 2021, 11:26 PM
Pediatric COVID-19 patients reach record highs
August 28, 2021, 4:59 PM

How much impact could Sturgis rally have on COVID caseload?

Health officials across have linked 178 virus cases to the Sturgis Rally.
August 28, 2021, 4:59 PM
As Sturgis rally clears, COVID cases, hospitalizations rise
August 28, 2021, 3:31 PM

Mask debate moves from school boards to courtrooms

In at least 14 states, lawsuits have been filed for or against masks in schools.
August 28, 2021, 3:31 PM
Mask debate moves from school boards to courtrooms
August 28, 2021, 3:17 PM

Florida state judge rules against Gov. Ron DeSantis' ban on school mask mandates

Attorney Areva Martin talks to "GMA" about the rights of kids in the classroom as the delta variant continues to surge.
August 28, 2021, 3:17 PM
Florida state judge rules against Gov. Ron DeSantis' ban on school mask mandates
August 28, 2021, 2:55 PM

Judge strikes down Florida governor's ban on school mask mandates

Outbreaks in schools are putting a renewed spotlight on mask mandates and CDC recommendations.
August 28, 2021, 2:55 PM
Judge strikes down Florida governor's ban on school mask mandates
August 28, 2021, 2:50 PM

More than 1,200 COVID-19 deaths reported in 1 day

The latest report is the highest single-day total of COVID-19 deaths since March. In the last month, all 50 states are now reporting high community transmission.
August 28, 2021, 2:50 PM
More than 1,200 COVID-19 deaths reported in 1 day