Coronavirus 13 hours ago CDC data shows omicron accounts for 99.9% of new cases as experts investigate sub-variant Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows the omicron variant of the coronavirus now accounts for 99.9% of new COVID-19 cases. This comes as the World Health Organization (WHO) and health officials are keeping their eyes on a COVID-19 sub-variant called BA.2.
Holiday 14 hours ago Zoos continue Valentine's Day tradition of naming cockroaches, animals after exes and loved ones Zoos throughout the country are continuing the Valentine’s Day tradition of naming animals and critters after exes – some of which will have an unfortunate end in nature’s food chain.
Coronavirus 14 hours ago More than 1.1M children diagnosed with COVID-19 in a week, report says More than 1.1 million children were diagnosed with COVID-19 in the week ended Jan. 20.
Alabama 15 hours ago Alabama man accused of feeding meth to ‘attack squirrel’ faces new charges The trial for an Alabama man accused of feeding his “attack squirrel” methamphetamines has been delayed as he faces new charges, officials said.
Fish 20 hours ago Hundreds of invasive fish pulled from Texas river due to aquarium dumping Texas Parks and Wildlife reported that 406 suckermouth armored catfish were removed from the San Marcos River in Texas.
North Carolina 1 day ago North Carolina zoo temporarily closing its bird habitat amid avian flu outbreak The North Carolina Zoo is temporarily closing its aviary, which is home to more than 100 exotic birds from 36 species, amid an outbreak of avian flu in wild birds in the state.
Anthony Fauci 1 day ago Fauci says omicron vaccine would be 'prudent,' doesn't think COVID-19 will be eradicated White House chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci said Tuesday that a vaccine specifically targeting the omicron variant of the coronavirus would be "prudent."
Sharks 1 day ago US leads the world in unprovoked shark bites Researchers at the Florida Museum of Natural History and the American Elasmobranch Society determined that the risk of being bitten is still extremely low.
HEALTH 1 day ago Woman who helped monkeys in Pennsylvania crash experiencing health issues: report A Pennsylvania woman who came into contact with escaped cynomolgus macaque monkeys following a truck crash outside Danville is reportedly experiencing health problems.
Coronavirus 1 day ago How COVID data will change after Biden's testing push Amid an ongoing surge of the omicron variant of the coronavirus, the Biden administration launched a new testing initiative last week, sending every residence four free rapid tests and requiring private health insurers to cover up to eight at-home tests per month for those on their plans.
