GENEVA (AP) — The head of the World Health Organization said Friday that the drop in confirmed COVID-19 infections around the world was encouraging, but cautioned against relaxing restrictions that have helped curb the spread…

Nearly a full year into the pandemic, COVID-19 continues to dominate meetings of the Humboldt school board. On Monday night, two parents, Lane Sterling and Bobbie Haviland, expressed their displeasure with the district’s current policy.…

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Two top Republican lawmakers said Monday that Kansas might not need to keep its state of emergency for COVID-19 in place past the end of March, signaling possible internal GOP divisions…

Allen County officially topped more than 1,000 COVID-19 cases this week, as new cases appeared to subside slightly. The county has now reported 1,016 positive cases since the start of the pandemic. Fourteen county residents…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden met Friday with leading House Democrats who aim to put his $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package on a fast track to becoming law, drawing on new signs of strain…

It’s been nearly a year since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the education system. Since March, the pandemic forced educators, parents and students to adapt to quickly changing situations. It’s been a learning experience, USD 257…

Hospitals in Allen and Anderson counties are easing visitor restrictions, allowing one person per day to visit a patient. Previously, no visitors were allowed because of COVID-19 safety precautions. Saint Luke’s Health System, which operates…

TOPEKA — Kansas officials on Wednesday unveiled an online map designed to help people figure out who to call and where to go to get a COVID-19 vaccine. The map is part of a larger…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Even as President Joe Biden gathers with senators and works the phones with Capitol Hill to push for a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, his team is increasingly focused on selling the…

The first COVID-19 vaccination clinic for Allen County was announced Tuesday. It will target elderly residents.  County health officials plan to vaccinate those age 85 and older from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 18…