1 in 5 American prisoners has had COVID-19; 1,700 have died

One in every five state and federal prisoners in the United States has tested positive for the coronavirus, a rate more than four times as high as the general population.

Gov. Newsom back in quarantine after staff member tests positive for COVID-19

Governor Gavin Newsom will go back into quarantine after one of his staff members tested positive for COVID-19, according to a spokesperson from his office on Sunday.

Growing number of Pennsylvania businesses defy governor’s orders to close

A growing number of Pennsylvania businesses are opting to defy Gov. Tom Wolf's shutdown order and many say the move is a matter of survival. 

How much are the stimulus payments and who will get them?

Congress is expected to pass a $900 billion COVID relief bill that includes another round of stimulus checks for most Americans after top negotiators reached a deal over the weekend.

With winter starting, virus whips up winds of uncertainty

Coronavirus cases spiking nationwide. A chill, existential and literal, setting in once more. And now: a winter likely to be streaked by a soundtrack of sirens instead of silver bells.

NJ is told to expect thousands fewer COVID-19 vaccines

New Jersey's top health official says the federal government is telling the state to expect thousands of fewer COVID-19 vaccines next week.

More EU nations ban travel from UK, fearing virus variant

A growing list of European Union nations and Canada barred travel from the U.K. on Sunday and others were considering similar action, in a bid to block a new strain of coronavirus sweeping across southern England from spreading to the continent.  

2nd COVID-19 vaccine authorized in US ships out

Initial shipments of the second COVID-19 vaccine authorized in the U.S. left a distribution center Sunday, a desperately needed boost as the nation works to bring the coronavirus pandemic under control.

People over 75, essential workers next in line for COVID-19 vaccine

An expert committee put people 75 and older and essential workers like firefighters, teachers and grocery store workers next in line for COVID-19 shots.

NY nursing homes fear another wave of COVID deaths

Nursing homes in New York were hit hard when the pandemic first began, and there is growing concern that they could be battered again.

Dr. Birx under fire for traveling with family after echoing COVID-19 guidelines

The day after Thanksgiving, Birx traveled to one of her vacation properties on Fenwick Island in Delaware. She was accompanied by three generations of her family from two households.

Several EU nations halt UK flights, fearing virus variant

Several European Union nations have banned flights from the U.K.in hopes of blocking a new strain of coronavirus sweeping across southern England.

CDC confirms COVID-19 vaccine allergic reactions, issues new guidance

The CDC said Saturday that it learned of severe allergic reactions to the COVID-19 vaccine, and now recommends if a person has ever had a severe allergic reaction to any ingredient in a COVID-19 vaccine," then they "should not get that specific vaccine."

Army general apologizes for "miscommunication" over COVID-19 vaccine shipments

The Army general in charge of getting COVID-19 vaccines across the United States apologized on Saturday for “miscommunication” with states over the number of doses to be delivered in the early stages of distribution.

Cayman Islands jails Georgia college student in coronavirus case

A U.S. college student and her boyfriend have been sentenced to four months in prison in the Cayman Islands for violating strict COVID-19 measures following a recent ruling that will be appealed, their attorney said Thursday.

Another US coronavirus record; vaccine shipments reduced

The U.S. has had another record day of coronavirus cases, and states are going to get less of a new vaccine than they originally expected.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gets COVID-19 vaccine

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was vaccinated against the coronavirus on live television Saturday, becoming the first Israeli and one of the world’s leaders to be inoculated.