Stimulus checks: 21 Senate Democrats urge Biden to put recurring direct payments in infrastructure plan
A group of Democratic senators is urging President Joe Biden to extend rescue measures for Americans — including recurring direct payments and extended jobless benefits — in his “Build Back Better” legislation.
A group of Democratic senators is urging President Joe Biden to extend rescue measures for Americans — including recurring direct payments and extended jobless benefits — in his “Build Back Better” legislation.
AstraZeneca vaccine use again suspended for people under 60 in parts of Germany
Several German regions again suspended AstraZeneca shots on Tuesday for people under 60 after new reports of unusual blood clots.
Several German regions again suspended AstraZeneca shots on Tuesday for people under 60 after new reports of unusual blood clots.
NY, other states struggling to get federal rent relief to tenants
New York and other states failed to spend tens of millions of federal dollars aimed at helping renters avoid eviction.
New York and other states failed to spend tens of millions of federal dollars aimed at helping renters avoid eviction.
MLB to relax COVID protocols when 85% on field vaccinated
Card games, car pools and eating at restaurants may be back in the major leagues later this season. Trips to church and sponsor events may return, too.
Card games, car pools and eating at restaurants may be back in the major leagues later this season. Trips to church and sponsor events may return, too.
World leaders call for international treaty on pandemic preparedness
More than 20 heads of government and global agencies called for an international treaty for pandemic preparedness that they say will protect future generations in the wake of COVID-19.
More than 20 heads of government and global agencies called for an international treaty for pandemic preparedness that they say will protect future generations in the wake of COVID-19.
Vehicle traffic rebounding to pre-pandemic levels as COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up
The number of daily passenger vehicle trips has hit a major milestone, reaching pre-pandemic levels for the first time in a year, according to data provided to The Associated Press by the transportation analytics firm Inrix.
The number of daily passenger vehicle trips has hit a major milestone, reaching pre-pandemic levels for the first time in a year, according to data provided to The Associated Press by the transportation analytics firm Inrix.
Study shows asymptomatic spread drops 98% when everyone is vaccinated
The results of a newly-released study show asymptomatic transmission of COVID-19 is nearly zero among vaccinated individuals.
The results of a newly-released study show asymptomatic transmission of COVID-19 is nearly zero among vaccinated individuals.
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.