Former Florida COVID-19 data architect says state police seized computers, pointed guns at children
The data scientist who built the Florida Department of Health COVID-19 dashboard, but was removed from her job in May due to "insubordination," says state police officers seized "hardware and tech" from her home and pointed guns at her and her children.
The data scientist who built the Florida Department of Health COVID-19 dashboard, but was removed from her job in May due to "insubordination," says state police officers seized "hardware and tech" from her home and pointed guns at her and her children.
Trump administration passed up chance to lock in additional 100M doses of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine
The Trump administration opted last summer not to lock in a chance to buy millions of additional doses of one of the leading coronavirus vaccine contenders.
The Trump administration opted last summer not to lock in a chance to buy millions of additional doses of one of the leading coronavirus vaccine contenders.
Pfizer, Moderna officials not attending White House coronavirus vaccine summit
Officials from leading COVID-19 vaccine candidates Pfizer and Moderna will not be attending a vaccine summit being held this week at the White House.
Officials from leading COVID-19 vaccine candidates Pfizer and Moderna will not be attending a vaccine summit being held this week at the White House.
Kansas hospital runs out of staff amid COVID-19 surge
A rural hospital in Kansas illustrates the depths of the COVID-19 crisis in small towns. It has been running out of healthy staff to care for the sick.
A rural hospital in Kansas illustrates the depths of the COVID-19 crisis in small towns. It has been running out of healthy staff to care for the sick.
How coronavirus vaccines will roll out in U.S.
If a federal panel gives Pfizer's vaccine a thumbs-up this week, FDA could green-light the shots soon after. CDC says health care workers and nursing home residents should get the first limited doses.
If a federal panel gives Pfizer's vaccine a thumbs-up this week, FDA could green-light the shots soon after. CDC says health care workers and nursing home residents should get the first limited doses.
Some New York City public schools reopen for students
It's back to school again for some New York City schoolchildren, weeks after the schools were closed to in-person learning because of rising COVID-19 infections.
It's back to school again for some New York City schoolchildren, weeks after the schools were closed to in-person learning because of rising COVID-19 infections.
Michigan's order to restrict gatherings and close businesses extended 12 days
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Monday that the pause, instituted in mid-November, will be extended for another 12 days.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Monday that the pause, instituted in mid-November, will be extended for another 12 days.
UN health agency's holiday advice: Don't hug
The World Health Organization has an unwelcome but potentially life-saving message for the holiday season: Don't hug.
The World Health Organization has an unwelcome but potentially life-saving message for the holiday season: Don't hug.
East Bay gym owner, restaurateurs among those defying California health orders
The backlash against tough new restrictions is growing.
The backlash against tough new restrictions is growing.
33 million Californians may not leave their homes unless it's essential
Ten months into the pandemic, most of the state is now back where it started with a new stay-at-home order. But unlike in March, when the pandemic was in its infancy and California was the first state to impose such rules, fewer people are likely to obey them.
Ten months into the pandemic, most of the state is now back where it started with a new stay-at-home order. But unlike in March, when the pandemic was in its infancy and California was the first state to impose such rules, fewer people are likely to obey them.
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announces $1,200 stimulus payment for select residents
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Health have announced the D.C. government is providing a $1,200 one-time stimulus payment for D.C. residents who are currently receiving Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA).
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Health have announced the D.C. government is providing a $1,200 one-time stimulus payment for D.C. residents who are currently receiving Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA).
Lawmakers call for all of NYC to be declared COVID 'orange zone'
A group of lawmakers is calling for new restrictions to be put in place across New York City in order to fight the spread of COVID-19.
A group of lawmakers is calling for new restrictions to be put in place across New York City in order to fight the spread of COVID-19.
Lawyer for bar owner denies client struck sheriff's officer
The owner of a Staten Island bar who was arrested a second time for allegedly defying COVID-19 restrictions denies he struck a sheriff's deputy with his vehicle.
The owner of a Staten Island bar who was arrested a second time for allegedly defying COVID-19 restrictions denies he struck a sheriff's deputy with his vehicle.
7 virus patients die after hospital runs out of oxygen supplies
Seven patients being treated for the coronavirus died after one of the largest hospitals in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar ran out of oxygen supplies.
Seven patients being treated for the coronavirus died after one of the largest hospitals in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar ran out of oxygen supplies.
Pennsylvania man begs Facebook friends to help find ICU bed for COVID-19-stricken mom
Shawn Rider’s mom Karen contracted the coronavirus in mid-November. She was admitted to Hanover Hospital, about two hours west of Philadelphia, and had been on a ventilator since Nov. 23, her son wrote on social media.
Shawn Rider’s mom Karen contracted the coronavirus in mid-November. She was admitted to Hanover Hospital, about two hours west of Philadelphia, and had been on a ventilator since Nov. 23, her son wrote on social media.
US economy will return to pre-pandemic levels by second-half of 2021, experts predict
The U.S. economy's growth is likely slowing as 2020 comes to a close, but a growing number of economists expect it to claw back to its pre-pandemic strength by the second half of next year.
The U.S. economy's growth is likely slowing as 2020 comes to a close, but a growing number of economists expect it to claw back to its pre-pandemic strength by the second half of next year.
Sweden's pandemic experiment ends amid spiking coronavirus cases
Sweden’s Covid-19 experiment is over.
Sweden’s Covid-19 experiment is over.
COVID-positive woman tries super-spicy meal, documents body's reaction
"I could tell it was spicy and tell it was painful, but in this weird removed way where it didn't really matter," the woman said.
"I could tell it was spicy and tell it was painful, but in this weird removed way where it didn't really matter," the woman said.
Indiana COVID-19 patient and wife celebrate 54th wedding anniversary
A man recovering from COVID-19 in Indiana got a visit from his wife to celebrate their 54th wedding anniversary.
A man recovering from COVID-19 in Indiana got a visit from his wife to celebrate their 54th wedding anniversary.
Schools confront 'off the rails' numbers of failing grades
School districts from coast to coast have reported the number of students failing classes has risen by as many as two or three times.
School districts from coast to coast have reported the number of students failing classes has risen by as many as two or three times.