First COVID-19 vaccine tested in US produced antibodies in all patients during trial

The experimental vaccine, developed by Fauci’s colleagues at the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc., will start its most important step around July 27: A 30,000-person study to prove if the shots really are strong enough to protect against the coronavirus.

Virginia GOP congressman Morgan Griffith tests positive for coronavirus

Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Va., became the latest member of the House of Representatives to test positive for coronavirus as his staff announced Tuesday that the lawmaker had been infected and was self-isolating.

NYC begins rolling out rapid COVID-19 testing sites

A new coronavirus testing site has opened in the Bronx. You can get your test results in about 15 minutes.

Cuomo takes heat over his administration's 'flawed' coronavirus nursing home study

Scientists, health care professionals and elected officials assailed a Cuomo administration internal report for failing to address the actual impact of the governor's order that sent thousands of recovering coronavirus patients into nursing homes.

In another blow to ‘herd immunity,’ study shows decline of COVID-19 antibodies after a few weeks

A study published on July 11 by researchers at King’s College London found that antibodies detected in the human body which fight the coronavirus declined after just a few weeks, leaving the possibility of herd immunity out of the question.

35 prisoners in California have died so far of COVID-19

The inmate from Avenal State Prison in Central California died Monday at a hospital outside of the facility.

White House campaign to help jobless 'find something new'

A new White House-backed ad campaign aims to encourage people who are unemployed or unhappy in their jobs or careers to “find something new.”

Gov. Murphy says NJ won't fine travelers who don't provide contact information

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday shot down the prospect of fining travelers from COVID-19 hot spots if they don't provide contact information to health officials.

Demand for robot cooks rises as kitchens combat COVID-19

Starting this fall, the White Castle burger chain will test a robot arm that can cook french fries and other foods. The robot, dubbed Flippy, is made by Pasadena, California-based Miso Robotics.

Global vaccine plan may allow rich countries to buy more

Activists warn that without stronger attempts to hold political and health leaders accountable, vaccines will be hoarded by rich countries in an unseemly race to inoculate their citizens.

Masks for kids? Schools confront the politics of reopening

Schools and educators across the U.S. have landed in the middle of an increasingly politicized debate over how best to reopen schools this fall.