Dr. Deborah Birx says most US COVID-19 deaths could have been avoided or ‘decreased substantially’
Former Trump administration White House coronavirus response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx said in an interview that coronavirus deaths in the U.S. following the initial first wave could have been “decreased substantially” or avoided entirely.
Former Trump administration White House coronavirus response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx said in an interview that coronavirus deaths in the U.S. following the initial first wave could have been “decreased substantially” or avoided entirely.
Elmhurst Hospital continues COVID fight a year after outbreak
Like scores of medical professionals across the globe, the staff at Elmhurst were fighting an invisible enemy for which there was no preparation.
Like scores of medical professionals across the globe, the staff at Elmhurst were fighting an invisible enemy for which there was no preparation.
‘This is deadly serious’: Biden calls for states to reinstate mask mandates amid uptick in COVID-19 cases
President Joe Biden implored state officials who lifted mask mandates to reinstate them as well as maintaining any preventative health measure to stave off a potential fourth COVID-19 surge, Monday.
President Joe Biden implored state officials who lifted mask mandates to reinstate them as well as maintaining any preventative health measure to stave off a potential fourth COVID-19 surge, Monday.
Extended brain fog may be a common symptom after COVID-19 infection, according to study
A recent study suggests brain fog, such as difficulty remembering names or conversations, may be a common symptom after COVID-19 — and it may linger.
A recent study suggests brain fog, such as difficulty remembering names or conversations, may be a common symptom after COVID-19 — and it may linger.
Fever, headache, fatigue are all signs the vaccine is working, doctors say
So far, experts say about 30% of those who get one of three COVID-19 vaccines experience mild to moderate symptoms, but those are actually a sign the vaccine is working and don't pose a long-term health threat.
So far, experts say about 30% of those who get one of three COVID-19 vaccines experience mild to moderate symptoms, but those are actually a sign the vaccine is working and don't pose a long-term health threat.
Study finds high levels of carcinogen in several hand sanitizer brands
An independent study found that some widely available hand sanitizers in the U.S. — which were rapidly produced in an effort to prevent infection amid the COVID-19 pandemic — contain high levels of a chemical known to cause cancer.
An independent study found that some widely available hand sanitizers in the U.S. — which were rapidly produced in an effort to prevent infection amid the COVID-19 pandemic — contain high levels of a chemical known to cause cancer.
Real-world study finds Moderna, Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines 90% effective after 2 doses, CDC says
The U.S government’s first look at the real-world use of COVID-19 vaccines found their effectiveness was nearly as robust as it was in controlled studies.
The U.S government’s first look at the real-world use of COVID-19 vaccines found their effectiveness was nearly as robust as it was in controlled studies.
Biden says 90% of adults will be eligible for COVID vaccine in 3 weeks
"I'm pleased to announce that at least 90% of all adults in this country will be eligible to be vaccinated by April 19, just three weeks from now, because we have the vaccines," Biden said.
"I'm pleased to announce that at least 90% of all adults in this country will be eligible to be vaccinated by April 19, just three weeks from now, because we have the vaccines," Biden said.
‘Right now, I’m scared’: CDC director feels ‘impending doom’ amid COVID-19 uptick in US
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walenksy said she feels “impending doom” as COVID-19 cases rise once again across the country.
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walenksy said she feels “impending doom” as COVID-19 cases rise once again across the country.
Biden says 90% of US adults will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine by April 19
President Joe Biden said at least 90% of the adult U.S. population will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine by April 19 and will have access to a vaccination site within 5 miles of home.
President Joe Biden said at least 90% of the adult U.S. population will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine by April 19 and will have access to a vaccination site within 5 miles of home.
NY expands COVID vaccine eligibility to residents 30+
New York state residents over 30 will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations starting Tuesday, and everyone over 16 will be eligible starting April 6
New York state residents over 30 will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations starting Tuesday, and everyone over 16 will be eligible starting April 6
WHO report says animals likely source of COVID-19, lab leak 'extremely unlikely'
A joint WHO-China study says that transmission of the virus from bats to humans through another animal is the most likely scenario, according to a copy obtained by the Associated Press.
A joint WHO-China study says that transmission of the virus from bats to humans through another animal is the most likely scenario, according to a copy obtained by the Associated Press.
Ban on renter evictions during COVID-19 pandemic extended through June 30
The CDC on Monday moved to continue the pandemic-related protection, which had been scheduled to expire on March 31. Here’s how to be eligible.
The CDC on Monday moved to continue the pandemic-related protection, which had been scheduled to expire on March 31. Here’s how to be eligible.
Tribeca Film Festival to be held June, in-person
The Tribeca Film Festival said Monday that it plans to hold its 20th edition in-person this June
The Tribeca Film Festival said Monday that it plans to hold its 20th edition in-person this June
Dear Normal, Everyone wants you back, but were you really that great in the first place?
Dear Normal, Everyone wants you back, but not everyone is interested in returning to the way things were.
Dear Normal, Everyone wants you back, but not everyone is interested in returning to the way things were.
Birx recalls ‘very difficult’ phone call with Trump after publicly detailing COVID-19 spread
Dr. Deborah Birx revealed that she had a “very uncomfortable” and “very difficult” phone conversation with former President Donald Trump after she spoke out about the COVID-19 spread last August.
Dr. Deborah Birx revealed that she had a “very uncomfortable” and “very difficult” phone conversation with former President Donald Trump after she spoke out about the COVID-19 spread last August.
Biden administration working with industry to develop COVID-19 'passports' as vaccinations progress
Passports offer a glimpse of a future that many are longing for after months of COVID-19 restrictions.
Passports offer a glimpse of a future that many are longing for after months of COVID-19 restrictions.
'Super malls' face financial woes, but vaccine rollout gives hope
Despite the financial struggles, the easing of restrictions is offering a glimmer of hope for super malls.
Despite the financial struggles, the easing of restrictions is offering a glimmer of hope for super malls.
Fauci believes COVID-19 had time to 'adapt in the wild' in early days
Fauci wants to read the World Health Organization report before judging it.
Fauci wants to read the World Health Organization report before judging it.
Virus fight stalls in early hot spots New York, New Jersey
A year after they became a global epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, New York and New Jersey are back atop the list of U.S. states with the highest rates of infection.
A year after they became a global epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, New York and New Jersey are back atop the list of U.S. states with the highest rates of infection.