Vice President Mike Pence, Karen Pence receive COVID-19 vaccine publicly to ‘build confidence’
Vice President Mike Pence, second lady Karen Pence and Surgeon General Jerome Adams are scheduled to receive the vaccine Friday morning.
Vice President Mike Pence, second lady Karen Pence and Surgeon General Jerome Adams are scheduled to receive the vaccine Friday morning.
COVID-19 models plot harrowing scenarios for California hospitals
Over the next four weeks, California hospitals could be overflowing with 75,000 patients — about five times the current level — and an average of 400 people will die every day.
Over the next four weeks, California hospitals could be overflowing with 75,000 patients — about five times the current level — and an average of 400 people will die every day.
1 in 5 prisoners in U.S. has tested positive for coronavirus
One in every five state and federal prisoners in the United States has tested positive for the coronavirus.
One in every five state and federal prisoners in the United States has tested positive for the coronavirus.
US jobless claims rise to 885,000 amid resurgence of coronavirus
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose again last week to 885,000 as a resurgence of coronavirus cases threatens the economy’s recovery.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose again last week to 885,000 as a resurgence of coronavirus cases threatens the economy’s recovery.
COVID-19 vaccine FAQ: Can vaccinated people still spread the coronavirus? Should they wear masks?
Can you still get infected and transmit the coronavirus, which has claimed more than 300,000 American lives, even after being vaccinated? A faculty expert at John Hopkins explains.
Can you still get infected and transmit the coronavirus, which has claimed more than 300,000 American lives, even after being vaccinated? A faculty expert at John Hopkins explains.
Some states told they won't receive expected number of doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
Several states say they have been told to expect far fewer doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in its second week of distribution, prompting worries about potential delays in shots for health care workers and long-term care residents.
Several states say they have been told to expect far fewer doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in its second week of distribution, prompting worries about potential delays in shots for health care workers and long-term care residents.
FDA advisory committee votes to recommend emergency use of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
A key advisory committee to the FDA on Thursday voted to recommend the approval of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, one of the final hurdles before FDA authorization.
A key advisory committee to the FDA on Thursday voted to recommend the approval of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, one of the final hurdles before FDA authorization.
San Francisco puts in place mandatory 10-day quarantine for those coming from outside Bay Area
The new order discourages unnecessary travel as San Francisco sees a surge in COVID-19 cases and ICU beds near capacity. Those who are traveling for critical needs or activities are exempt.
The new order discourages unnecessary travel as San Francisco sees a surge in COVID-19 cases and ICU beds near capacity. Those who are traveling for critical needs or activities are exempt.
COVID-19 vaccines: When can children get vaccinated?
COVID-19 vaccinations have started in the U.S., but children won't be able to get them until there's enough study data showing the shots are safe and effective for younger ages as well.
COVID-19 vaccinations have started in the U.S., but children won't be able to get them until there's enough study data showing the shots are safe and effective for younger ages as well.
‘It almost killed me’: COVID-19 survivor has a warning for anyone letting their guard down
A 28-year-old who spent more than two months in the hospital battling COVID-19 is finally home.
A 28-year-old who spent more than two months in the hospital battling COVID-19 is finally home.
The magic of a snow day is another casualty of 2020
Many school systems have said that they intend to have kids continue to learn remotely during big snowstorms this year, robbing kids of those magical days when bad weather granted them an unexpected holiday.
Many school systems have said that they intend to have kids continue to learn remotely during big snowstorms this year, robbing kids of those magical days when bad weather granted them an unexpected holiday.
Delay in deal on COVID-19 relief, 2nd stimulus check may force weekend sessions for Congress
Congressional negotiators are closing in on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver $300-per-week jobless checks and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans.
Congressional negotiators are closing in on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver $300-per-week jobless checks and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans.
US reports staggering 247,000 new COVID-19 cases and 3,600 deaths in single day
Nearly a quarter-million new COVID-19 cases, more than 3,600 deaths and 113,000 hospitalizations were reported in a single day in the U.S. on Wednesday, shattering previous records.
Nearly a quarter-million new COVID-19 cases, more than 3,600 deaths and 113,000 hospitalizations were reported in a single day in the U.S. on Wednesday, shattering previous records.
French President Emmanuel Macron tests positive for COVID-19
The presidential palace says French President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for COVID-19.
The presidential palace says French President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for COVID-19.
California judge extends strip club exemption from pandemic-related restrictions
Two San Diego strip clubs can remain open and make their own determinations about providing a safe environment for dancers and patrons during the pandemic, a judge ruled Wednesday, dealing a setback to Gov. Gavin Newsom's health order that calls for such establishments to be shuttered.
Two San Diego strip clubs can remain open and make their own determinations about providing a safe environment for dancers and patrons during the pandemic, a judge ruled Wednesday, dealing a setback to Gov. Gavin Newsom's health order that calls for such establishments to be shuttered.
Health officials track safety as COVID-19 vaccines roll out
On Tuesday, a health worker in Alaska suffered a severe allergic reaction after receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
On Tuesday, a health worker in Alaska suffered a severe allergic reaction after receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
Snowstorm amid pandemic: More stress or much-needed relief?
A deadly virus, months of social unrest, and now more than a foot of snow? For people who've already had it, this is just about putting them over the edge. This is not the way 2020 was supposed to end. Or was it?
A deadly virus, months of social unrest, and now more than a foot of snow? For people who've already had it, this is just about putting them over the edge. This is not the way 2020 was supposed to end. Or was it?
De Blasio: Snowstorm will not affect delivery of COVID-19 vaccine
Mayor Bill de Blasio and shipping companies say the winter storm hitting the area will not affect the delivery of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and shipping companies say the winter storm hitting the area will not affect the delivery of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Grim milestone: California breaks single-day record of new COVID-19 cases
California continues to hit grim milestones as COVID-19 cases continue to surge statewide, with dangerously low ICU capacity and fatigued healthcare workers. On Wednesday, state health officials reported the Golden State managed to break its single-day record of new cases, surpassing a record made just three days prior.
California continues to hit grim milestones as COVID-19 cases continue to surge statewide, with dangerously low ICU capacity and fatigued healthcare workers. On Wednesday, state health officials reported the Golden State managed to break its single-day record of new cases, surpassing a record made just three days prior.
Congress nears agreement on 2nd stimulus check in long-delayed COVID-19 relief deal
The $908 billion bipartisan package would extend direct payments of $500-$600 to most Americans but would deny long-sought aid to state and local governments.
The $908 billion bipartisan package would extend direct payments of $500-$600 to most Americans but would deny long-sought aid to state and local governments.