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US health officials propose once-a-year COVID-19 vaccines for most Americans

US health officials propose once-a-year COVID-19 vaccines for most Americans

The proposal comes as boosters have become a hard sell.

5 days ago
Here's all of FOX 5 DC's 2022 recap stories and a few looks ahead to 2023

Here's all of FOX 5 DC's 2022 recap stories and a few looks ahead to 2023

Over the past few weeks, we've assembled a bunch of great stories to help you look back on 2022, the year that was, and think ahead to 2023. These are just a few of them.

December 30, 2022
DoorDash to cut 1,250 corporate jobs after COVID-19 pandemic hiring surge

DoorDash to cut 1,250 corporate jobs after COVID-19 pandemic hiring surge

Delivery company DoorDash is eliminating more than 1,200 corporate jobs, about 6% of its total workforce, saying it hired too many people when demand for its services increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.

November 30, 2022
Dr. Fauci says the ‘US is out of the pandemic phase’

Dr. Fauci says the ‘US is out of the pandemic phase’

Dr. Anthony Fauci said COVID-19 infections and deaths are at a lower level in the U.S., but people should still get 'intermittently' vaccinated.

April 27, 2022
Beijing enforces lockdowns, expands COVID-19 mass testing amid outbreak

Beijing enforces lockdowns, expands COVID-19 mass testing amid outbreak

Residents lined up for throat swabs across Beijing as mass testing was expanded to 11 city districts. Beijing has a total of 92 virus cases since an outbreak was discovered five days ago.

April 26, 2022
Democratic, Republican Senate bargainers reach $10B COVID agreement

Democratic, Republican Senate bargainers reach $10B COVID agreement

President Joe Biden settled for much less in the package despite warnings that the government was running out of money to keep pace with the continued spread of COVID-19 in the U.S.

April 5, 2022
CDC drops COVID-19 health warning for cruise ship travelers

CDC drops COVID-19 health warning for cruise ship travelers

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that they will leave it up to vacationers to decide whether they feel safe getting on a ship. The cruise-line industry is happy about the move.

March 30, 2022
Donors needed: Breast milk in short supply amid COVID-19 surge, winter weather woes

Donors needed: Breast milk in short supply amid COVID-19 surge, winter weather woes

The Human Milk Banking Association of North America said it is in urgent need of donor breast milk which is essential to “saving the most vulnerable babies’ lives.”

February 7, 2022
US job growth soars past expectations with 467,000 added, shaking off omicron surge

US job growth soars past expectations with 467,000 added, shaking off omicron surge

U.S. job growth blew past expectations in January, as the economy brushed off a record-breaking surge in COVID-19 cases nationwide that threatened to sideline millions of workers and kept many consumers at home.

February 4, 2022
Companies allow people to opt-out of Valentine’s Day emails

Companies allow people to opt-out of Valentine’s Day emails

As interest in celebrating Valentine’s Day gradually declines, companies are giving consumers a chance to opt-out of those marketing emails that seem to bombard your inbox any time a holiday approaches.

January 28, 2022
Biden administration officially withdraws COVID-19 vaccine rule

Biden administration officially withdraws COVID-19 vaccine rule

The Biden administration has officially withdrawn a rule that would have required workers at big companies to get vaccinated or face regular COVID testing requirements.

January 25, 2022
Unemployment claims climb to 286,000, the most since October

Unemployment claims climb to 286,000, the most since October

Jobless claims rose for the third straight week — by 55,000 to 286,000, highest since mid-October, the Labor Department reported Thursday.

January 20, 2022
More US adults opting to never have children, Pew survey finds

More US adults opting to never have children, Pew survey finds

The number of childless adults between 18 and 49 years of age who have chosen to not have children in the future has increased 7% since the Pew Research Center conducted the same survey in 2018.

November 22, 2021
Santa Claus may not be coming to town this year amid hired Santa shortage

Santa Claus may not be coming to town this year amid hired Santa shortage

There are an estimated 10-15% fewer Santa Clauses this year compared to last year due to COVID-19 and many Santas retiring, according to Mitch Allen, head elf at Hire Santa.

November 12, 2021
Gas prices stable 'for the time being,' shouldn't move much higher, expert says

Gas prices stable 'for the time being,' shouldn't move much higher, expert says

The national average for gas prices is sitting at about $3.39 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data.

November 3, 2021
Walmart holds 2-day supply chain hiring event as holiday season nears

Walmart holds 2-day supply chain hiring event as holiday season nears

Supply chain associates will earn an average of $20.37 per hour.

November 3, 2021
Survey: 72% of unvaccinated would leave job if vaccine required without testing option

Survey: 72% of unvaccinated would leave job if vaccine required without testing option

A recent survey also found that 37% of unvaccinated adults said they would quit their job if forced to either get a COVID-19 vaccine or take a weekly test.

October 29, 2021
US unemployment claims fall to 290,000, a new pandemic low

US unemployment claims fall to 290,000, a new pandemic low

Unemployment claims in the U.S. reached another pandemic low last week, declining to 290,000.

October 21, 2021
Companies hard-pressed for holiday staff despite millions of job openings

Companies hard-pressed for holiday staff despite millions of job openings

Companies that typically hire thousands of seasonal workers are heading into the holidays during one of the tightest job markets in decades, making it unlikely they’ll find all the workers they need.

October 12, 2021
Americans quit jobs at highest rate on record in August, Labor Department says

Americans quit jobs at highest rate on record in August, Labor Department says

One reason America’s employers are having trouble filling jobs was starkly illustrated in a report Tuesday: Americans are quitting in droves.

October 12, 2021
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