Why human challenge trials for a COVID-19 vaccine are worth the risks
Vaccine human challenge trials have been used for other diseases, too, such as malaria, typhoid, and Dengue fever.
Vaccine human challenge trials have been used for other diseases, too, such as malaria, typhoid, and Dengue fever.
How does a pandemic end?
Naomi Rogers, a professor of the history of medicine at Yale University, said she doesn't know if COVID-19 will ever be over or done.
Naomi Rogers, a professor of the history of medicine at Yale University, said she doesn't know if COVID-19 will ever be over or done.
WHO: Reopening too soon may trigger cycle of lockdowns, economic disasters
The WHO said public health officials and governments need to remain on alert for the virus and be able to respond properly to new cases.
The WHO said public health officials and governments need to remain on alert for the virus and be able to respond properly to new cases.
Inflammatory condition reported in kids in New Jersey, Connecticut
New Jersey Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said that hospitals in New Jersey reported 18 cases of a new inflammatory syndrome in children as of Wednesday morning.
New Jersey Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said that hospitals in New Jersey reported 18 cases of a new inflammatory syndrome in children as of Wednesday morning.
Gov. Cuomo: Wearing mask respects nurses who died to save us
In response to complaints that face mask requirements infringe on individual liberty, the governor argued that masks are a sign of respect for medical workers who died in the pandemic.
In response to complaints that face mask requirements infringe on individual liberty, the governor argued that masks are a sign of respect for medical workers who died in the pandemic.
Indiana man paints giant American flag on lawn in honor of health care workers
An Indiana man and his crew painted a giant American flag on his lawn to celebrate health care workers.
An Indiana man and his crew painted a giant American flag on his lawn to celebrate health care workers.
U.N.: Work on COVID-19 vaccine candidates accelerated
Work on around seven or eight "top" candidates for a vaccine to combat the novel coronavirus is being accelerated, according to WHO.
Work on around seven or eight "top" candidates for a vaccine to combat the novel coronavirus is being accelerated, according to WHO.
Organ transplants dive amid virus crisis, start to inch back
Deceased donor transplants -- the most common kind -- dropped by about half in the U.S. and 90% in France from late February into early April, researchers reported Monday in the journal Lancet.
Deceased donor transplants -- the most common kind -- dropped by about half in the U.S. and 90% in France from late February into early April, researchers reported Monday in the journal Lancet.
2 NY boys die after developing inflammatory condition possibly linked to COVID-19
Dozens of children in New York state have a rare and apparently newly documented inflammatory condition that may be linked to COVID-19. Now a boy in Westchester and another in New York City have died.
Dozens of children in New York state have a rare and apparently newly documented inflammatory condition that may be linked to COVID-19. Now a boy in Westchester and another in New York City have died.
Science teacher moonlights as hospital worker on COVID front line
Marc Mosca is a science teacher. But he has also worked every weekend at a hospital. Since the pandemic hit, he has put his own health at risk on the front line.
Marc Mosca is a science teacher. But he has also worked every weekend at a hospital. Since the pandemic hit, he has put his own health at risk on the front line.
Sports brand Brooks donating sneakers to hospital workers
Brooks Running is looking to team up with shoppers to give away 25,000 pairs of shoes to medical workers.
Brooks Running is looking to team up with shoppers to give away 25,000 pairs of shoes to medical workers.
Hospital staff cheers for coronavirus patient discharged after 44 days
Medical staff clapping and cheering for Danny Wong as he was wheeled through the hallway to be discharged after 44 days.
Medical staff clapping and cheering for Danny Wong as he was wheeled through the hallway to be discharged after 44 days.
A rare inflammatory condition hits some children who have COVID-19
New York authorities say that 64 children in the state were potentially affected by a serious inflammatory condition possibly linked with the coronavirus.
New York authorities say that 64 children in the state were potentially affected by a serious inflammatory condition possibly linked with the coronavirus.
Coronavirus vaccine trial underway at NYU Langone
The NYU Langone Vaccine Center started the first clinical trial of possible antidotes in the United States.
The NYU Langone Vaccine Center started the first clinical trial of possible antidotes in the United States.
Cuomo: Most new COVID-19 patients not working, not taking subways
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says most COVID-19 patients coming into New York hospitals are not working and not traveling daily and tend to be older than 50. The governor released a survey that found retirees accounted for 37% of hospitalizations during the survey period and another 46% were unemployed. Almost three-quarters were 51 years or older.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says most COVID-19 patients coming into New York hospitals are not working and not traveling daily and tend to be older than 50. The governor released a survey that found retirees accounted for 37% of hospitalizations during the survey period and another 46% were unemployed. Almost three-quarters were 51 years or older.
Doctors probe link between COVID-19 and kids with Kawasaki-like disease
The question is: Are these Kawasaki-like symptoms linked to the coronavirus infection?
The question is: Are these Kawasaki-like symptoms linked to the coronavirus infection?
'COVID toes' are emblematic of how much is still unknown about the disease
The majority of people reporting so-called COVID toes never thought they were exposed to the coronavirus.
The majority of people reporting so-called COVID toes never thought they were exposed to the coronavirus.
Partnership between Mount Sinai hospital and conservative religious group draws criticism
The partnership between Mount Sinai Hospital and Rev. Franklin Graham's Christian organization Samaritan's Purse has come under criticism from LGBTQ leaders in New York City who are angry about the organization's anti-gay stances.
The partnership between Mount Sinai Hospital and Rev. Franklin Graham's Christian organization Samaritan's Purse has come under criticism from LGBTQ leaders in New York City who are angry about the organization's anti-gay stances.
In a time of COVID-19, 'Obamacare' still part of the action
COVID-19 could have stamped a person “uninsurable” if not for the Affordable Care Act. The ban on insurers using preexisting conditions to deny coverage is a key part of the Obama-era law that the Trump administration still seeks to overturn.
COVID-19 could have stamped a person “uninsurable” if not for the Affordable Care Act. The ban on insurers using preexisting conditions to deny coverage is a key part of the Obama-era law that the Trump administration still seeks to overturn.
NY joining six states to buy vital coronavirus gear in bulk
New York is banding together with six nearby states to purchase equipment and supplies that sometimes have been hard to come by during the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Sunday.
New York is banding together with six nearby states to purchase equipment and supplies that sometimes have been hard to come by during the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Sunday.