NJ confirms first 2 case of UK variant of COVID-19
New Jersey's top health official says the state has identified its first two cases of the COVID-19 variant seen in the United Kingdom.
New Jersey's top health official says the state has identified its first two cases of the COVID-19 variant seen in the United Kingdom.
UK COVID-19 variant ‘may be’ more deadly, prime minister says
There is emerging evidence to suggest that the recently discovered, highly transmissible COVID-19 variant first reported in the United Kingdom is potentially more deadly, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said.
There is emerging evidence to suggest that the recently discovered, highly transmissible COVID-19 variant first reported in the United Kingdom is potentially more deadly, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said.
Ambulances queue at hospitals as coronavirus surge slams Portugal
Ambulances waiting to deliver COVID-19 patients queued outside hospital emergency departments Friday as Portugal’s COVID-19 surge continued unabated, adding a new record of daily deaths for the fifth day in a row.
Ambulances waiting to deliver COVID-19 patients queued outside hospital emergency departments Friday as Portugal’s COVID-19 surge continued unabated, adding a new record of daily deaths for the fifth day in a row.
Coronavirus has killed 371 law enforcement officers, union says
An astonishing 371 law enforcement officers have died from the novel coronavirus in the U.S., with nearly 95 of those COVID-19 deaths reported in Texas alone, statistics released Friday show.
An astonishing 371 law enforcement officers have died from the novel coronavirus in the U.S., with nearly 95 of those COVID-19 deaths reported in Texas alone, statistics released Friday show.
CDC: Allergic reactions after Moderna vaccine are extremely rare
A federal review of the administration of Moderna's emergency COVID-19 vaccine since its approval in December has revealed that bad reactions to the shot are rare and severe allergic reactions are extremely rare.
A federal review of the administration of Moderna's emergency COVID-19 vaccine since its approval in December has revealed that bad reactions to the shot are rare and severe allergic reactions are extremely rare.
Dave Chappelle tests positive for COVID-19; cancels shows
Dave Chappelle tested positive for the coronavirus just before his comedy show scheduled for Thursday, forcing his upcoming appearances to be canceled, a spokeswoman said.
Dave Chappelle tested positive for the coronavirus just before his comedy show scheduled for Thursday, forcing his upcoming appearances to be canceled, a spokeswoman said.
15 NYC vaccine sites postpone 1st-dose appointments
Vaccinations in the city haven't stopped but 15 city-run hubs are canceling first-dose appointments.
Vaccinations in the city haven't stopped but 15 city-run hubs are canceling first-dose appointments.
Study: Half of US adults not wearing masks when in close contact with others
According to findings released by researchers at USC, three out of 10 Los Angeles County residents and nearly half of adults in the U.S. are not wearing protective face masks when they are in close contact with people who live outside their households.
According to findings released by researchers at USC, three out of 10 Los Angeles County residents and nearly half of adults in the U.S. are not wearing protective face masks when they are in close contact with people who live outside their households.
Biden signs 10 executive orders on pandemic, warns things will ‘get worse before they get better’
On his second day as commander in chief, President Joe Biden signed 10 executive orders aimed at getting the COVID-19 pandemic under control, but issued a stark warning to Americans: “Things are going to continue to get worse before they get better.”
On his second day as commander in chief, President Joe Biden signed 10 executive orders aimed at getting the COVID-19 pandemic under control, but issued a stark warning to Americans: “Things are going to continue to get worse before they get better.”
Unemployment claims fall to a still-high 900,000
Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, lowering claims to 900,000, still a historically high level that points to further job cuts in a raging pandemic.
Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, lowering claims to 900,000, still a historically high level that points to further job cuts in a raging pandemic.
Woman shares story after entire family tests positive for COVID and the loss of her father
A COVID-19 survivor is sharing her story, hoping her family’s story can help save your life or the life of your loved one.
A COVID-19 survivor is sharing her story, hoping her family’s story can help save your life or the life of your loved one.
COVID patients with lingering symptoms finding relief at new clinics
Dozens of clinics cropping up across the country aim to bring relief to COVID patients with lingering symptoms.
Dozens of clinics cropping up across the country aim to bring relief to COVID patients with lingering symptoms.
'There's light at the end of the tunnel': New clinics aid COVID-19 'long-haulers'
Dozens of clinics have cropped up around the U.S. to address a puzzling and troubling aspect of COVID-19 — the after-effects that can stubbornly afflict some people weeks or months after the infection itself has subsided.
Dozens of clinics have cropped up around the U.S. to address a puzzling and troubling aspect of COVID-19 — the after-effects that can stubbornly afflict some people weeks or months after the infection itself has subsided.
Coronavirus-related syndrome behind death of Florida girl, 8: ‘She was a perfect child’
At this time, doctors do not know what exactly causes MIS-C.
At this time, doctors do not know what exactly causes MIS-C.
Can you be fired for testing positive for COVID-19?
Ivonne Villarreal says she furious that her 69-year-old father was fired and cut off from his health insurance on the same day he told his employer he tested positive for COVID-19.
Ivonne Villarreal says she furious that her 69-year-old father was fired and cut off from his health insurance on the same day he told his employer he tested positive for COVID-19.
Appointments canceled for 23,000 New Yorkers due to lack of vaccine, says de Blasio
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday that the city had to cancel 23,000 appointments for people due to a lack of supply.
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday that the city had to cancel 23,000 appointments for people due to a lack of supply.
CDC forecast now projects up to 508,000 COVID-19 deaths by Feb. 13
The CDC's national ensemble forecast predicts that 17,000 to 29,300 new deaths will likely be reported by Feb. 13, 2021.
The CDC's national ensemble forecast predicts that 17,000 to 29,300 new deaths will likely be reported by Feb. 13, 2021.
New CDC director takes over agency amid surging COVID-19 deaths, faltering vaccination effort
The incoming director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is arriving at an agency that has been relegated to the sidelines during the coronavirus pandemic.
The incoming director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is arriving at an agency that has been relegated to the sidelines during the coronavirus pandemic.
Some COVID-19 mutations may dampen vaccine effectiveness
Scientists are reporting troubling signs that some recent mutations of the coronavirus may modestly curb the effectiveness of two current vaccines.
Scientists are reporting troubling signs that some recent mutations of the coronavirus may modestly curb the effectiveness of two current vaccines.
Cuomo: Vaccine sites shouldn't make appointments without enough doses
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says New York will run out of vaccine doses for residents waiting for their first dose within days.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says New York will run out of vaccine doses for residents waiting for their first dose within days.