Biden: Americans to begin receiving $1,400 stimulus checks this month
"When we took office 45 days ago, I promised the American people that help was on the way," Biden said. "Today, I can say we have taken one more giant step forward in delivering on that promise."
"When we took office 45 days ago, I promised the American people that help was on the way," Biden said. "Today, I can say we have taken one more giant step forward in delivering on that promise."
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama gets vaccine shot
The Dalai Lama, the 85-year-old Tibetan spiritual leader, has been administered the first shot of the coronavirus vaccine at a hospital in the north Indian hill town of Dharmsala.
The Dalai Lama, the 85-year-old Tibetan spiritual leader, has been administered the first shot of the coronavirus vaccine at a hospital in the north Indian hill town of Dharmsala.
FDA warns against using ivermectin to treat or prevent COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, some are still looking to find unconventional ways to treat or prevent the virus. The latest - taking the drug ivermectin, which the FDA is now warning against.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, some are still looking to find unconventional ways to treat or prevent the virus. The latest - taking the drug ivermectin, which the FDA is now warning against.
Pollen seasons in the US getting longer, more intense due to climate change, study finds
Feeling like your allergies have been getting worse the past few years? A new study suggests that climate change is making pollen seasons longer and more intense.
Feeling like your allergies have been getting worse the past few years? A new study suggests that climate change is making pollen seasons longer and more intense.
Europe staggers as infectious variants power virus surge
Fast-spreading mutant versions of the coronavirus are powering another uptick in infections in Europe.
Fast-spreading mutant versions of the coronavirus are powering another uptick in infections in Europe.
Great apes at San Diego Zoo receive COVID-19 vaccine
Nine great apes at the San Diego Zoo have received their coronavirus vaccine.
Nine great apes at the San Diego Zoo have received their coronavirus vaccine.
Tennessee advisory panel deemed vaccinating inmates a 'PR nightmare'
A Tennessee advisory panel deciding eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine acknowledged that prisoners in the state are high-risk.
A Tennessee advisory panel deciding eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine acknowledged that prisoners in the state are high-risk.
Lawmakers curb Cuomo's emergency powers; slam him over nursing home data
The New York Senate has passed a bill to limit the governor’s emergency powers at a time when he’s facing sexual harassment allegations and scrutiny over his administration’s reporting of COVID-19 deaths at nursing homes.
The New York Senate has passed a bill to limit the governor’s emergency powers at a time when he’s facing sexual harassment allegations and scrutiny over his administration’s reporting of COVID-19 deaths at nursing homes.
COVID-19 relief bill: Democrats strike deal on jobless benefits after logjam
Senate leaders and moderate Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin have struck a deal over emergency jobless benefits, breaking a nine-hour logjam that had stalled the party’s showpiece $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
Senate leaders and moderate Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin have struck a deal over emergency jobless benefits, breaking a nine-hour logjam that had stalled the party’s showpiece $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
States that eased mask mandates, restaurant restrictions saw increase in COVID-19 cases, CDC study says
The CDC released a study that found states that issued mask mandates saw a decrease in COVID-19 cases, but when those same states allowed relaxed restrictions last year, they saw a subsequent increase in new infections.
The CDC released a study that found states that issued mask mandates saw a decrease in COVID-19 cases, but when those same states allowed relaxed restrictions last year, they saw a subsequent increase in new infections.
Movie theaters reopen in New York City with limited capacity
Theaters in New York City reopened Friday for the first time in nearly a year. Capacity is limited to 25 percent with no more than 50 people allowed in a theater for each showing.
Theaters in New York City reopened Friday for the first time in nearly a year. Capacity is limited to 25 percent with no more than 50 people allowed in a theater for each showing.
Families separated by COVID reunite at Long Island nursing homes
A nursing home on Long Island was able to reopen its doors to visitors for the first time in months.
A nursing home on Long Island was able to reopen its doors to visitors for the first time in months.
‘False sense of security’: Study finds some thermal imaging temperature checks show inaccurate readings
The FDA issued a public alert this week warning that improper use of thermal imaging devices could lead to inaccurate temperature readings and “present potentially serious public health risks.”
The FDA issued a public alert this week warning that improper use of thermal imaging devices could lead to inaccurate temperature readings and “present potentially serious public health risks.”
NJ GOP questions Murphy's COVID-19 handling in hearing
New Jersey Republican lawmakers conducted a hearing on Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, questioning an administration policy related to nursing homes.
New Jersey Republican lawmakers conducted a hearing on Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, questioning an administration policy related to nursing homes.
Poll: Americans largely back Biden's virus response
Joe Biden is enjoying an early presidential honeymoon, with 60% of Americans approving of his job performance and even more backing his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Joe Biden is enjoying an early presidential honeymoon, with 60% of Americans approving of his job performance and even more backing his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
In hopeful sign for economy, US adds 379,000 jobs in February
U.S. employers added a robust 379,000 jobs last month, the most since October and a sign that the economy is strengthening as confirmed viral cases drop, consumers spend more and states and cities ease business restrictions.
U.S. employers added a robust 379,000 jobs last month, the most since October and a sign that the economy is strengthening as confirmed viral cases drop, consumers spend more and states and cities ease business restrictions.
Connecticut to ease some COVID-19 restrictions
On March 19, Connecticut will eliminate capacity limits for restaurants, retail, libraries, personal services, indoor recreation, gyms/fitness centers, museums, aquariums, zoos, offices, and houses of worship.
On March 19, Connecticut will eliminate capacity limits for restaurants, retail, libraries, personal services, indoor recreation, gyms/fitness centers, museums, aquariums, zoos, offices, and houses of worship.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone doing better with pacemaker
Aaron Boone hopes to return to the Yankees Saturday or Sunday. He says he'd have been back already if not for COVID protocols.
Aaron Boone hopes to return to the Yankees Saturday or Sunday. He says he'd have been back already if not for COVID protocols.
Single test to distinguish COVID-19, flu viruses gets FDA approval
The FDA has granted an emergency use authorization for an Abbott Laboratories test that can detect the novel coronavirus, two different flu viruses and a respiratory virus using a single nasal swab.
The FDA has granted an emergency use authorization for an Abbott Laboratories test that can detect the novel coronavirus, two different flu viruses and a respiratory virus using a single nasal swab.
Teacher COVID-19 vaccinations go untracked amid school reopening push
States and many districts have not been keeping track of school employee COVID-19 vaccinations, even as the U.S. prioritizes teachers nationwide.
States and many districts have not been keeping track of school employee COVID-19 vaccinations, even as the U.S. prioritizes teachers nationwide.