'A dose of her own medicine’: Dolly Parton gets COVID-19 vaccine that she helped fund
In April, Dolly Parton donated $1 million to help researchers develop Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine. Now, Parton has received “a dose of her own medicine.”
In April, Dolly Parton donated $1 million to help researchers develop Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine. Now, Parton has received “a dose of her own medicine.”
Mom warns other parents after toddler dies from swallowing button battery
A Texas mother is warning other parents after her 17-month-old toddler died last month after swallowing a battery, which started to erode while inside her body.
A Texas mother is warning other parents after her 17-month-old toddler died last month after swallowing a battery, which started to erode while inside her body.
NYC Milestone: 2 million vaccinated; mayor asks for more control
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday turned his attention towards expanding the list of those who are eligible for the life-saving shots.
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday turned his attention towards expanding the list of those who are eligible for the life-saving shots.
US will have enough COVID-19 vaccines for all adults by end of May, Biden says
President Joe Biden is expected to highlight Merck & Co. helping to produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine in an effort to speed up production.
President Joe Biden is expected to highlight Merck & Co. helping to produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine in an effort to speed up production.
Fauci says Americans shouldn't compare J&J COVID-19 vaccine to others and should accept 1st available
Dr. Anthony Fauci is urging Americans to get any one of the three COVID-19 vaccines that have been given FDA approval thus far in the U.S. once it’s available to them.
Dr. Anthony Fauci is urging Americans to get any one of the three COVID-19 vaccines that have been given FDA approval thus far in the U.S. once it’s available to them.
Scientists say COVID-19 could become endemic but pose less of societal threat over time
A majority of infectious-disease researchers surveyed said they expect SARS-CoV-2 to become endemic, meaning it could continue to circulate for years like the flu or common cold.
A majority of infectious-disease researchers surveyed said they expect SARS-CoV-2 to become endemic, meaning it could continue to circulate for years like the flu or common cold.
Gov. Abbott ends statewide mask mandate, fully reopens all Texas businesses
"It is now time to open Texas 100%," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said when announcing a March 10 end to his statewide pandemic restrictions.
"It is now time to open Texas 100%," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said when announcing a March 10 end to his statewide pandemic restrictions.
Dutch sex workers, bar owners protest against virus lockdown
The pandemic has taken a brutal economic toll in the Netherlands.
The pandemic has taken a brutal economic toll in the Netherlands.
Merck to help produce rival J&J's COVID-19 vaccine, official says
Merck will help produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s newly approved coronavirus vaccine in an effort to expand supply more quickly.
Merck will help produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s newly approved coronavirus vaccine in an effort to expand supply more quickly.
Nearly 100 midshipmen recovering from COVID-19 at motel after surge in Naval Academy cases
Nearly 100 Naval Academy midshipmen are recovering from COVID-19 at a hotel in downtown Annapolis after a surge in cases on campus.
Nearly 100 Naval Academy midshipmen are recovering from COVID-19 at a hotel in downtown Annapolis after a surge in cases on campus.
Official: Merck to help produce rival J&J's COVID-19 vaccine
Drugmaker Merck & Co. will help produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s newly approved coronavirus vaccine in an effort to expand supply more quickly, a Biden administration official confirmed Tuesday.
Drugmaker Merck & Co. will help produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s newly approved coronavirus vaccine in an effort to expand supply more quickly, a Biden administration official confirmed Tuesday.
Researchers discover rare group of people with naturally-controlled HIV in Africa
Researchers from Abbott Laboratories said studying this group of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo could help pave the way for future HIV treatments — and potentially help find a cure.
Researchers from Abbott Laboratories said studying this group of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo could help pave the way for future HIV treatments — and potentially help find a cure.
WHO official says it’s ‘premature,’ ‘unrealistic’ to think COVID-19 pandemic will be over by end of year
Dr. Michael Ryan, director of WHO’s emergencies program, said the recent arrival of effective vaccines could at least help dramatically reduce hospitalizations and death.
Dr. Michael Ryan, director of WHO’s emergencies program, said the recent arrival of effective vaccines could at least help dramatically reduce hospitalizations and death.
Most vaccinations at NYC mega-sites going to non-city residents, says de Blasio
Mayor Bill de Blasio says more non-New York City residents are getting vaccinated at the mega-sites.
Mayor Bill de Blasio says more non-New York City residents are getting vaccinated at the mega-sites.
COVID-19 in New York: 1 year of striking, painful developments
The first wave of coronavirus crushed the tristate New York area. The rest of the country would be next.
The first wave of coronavirus crushed the tristate New York area. The rest of the country would be next.
Unemployment insurance scammers targeting New Yorkers
Thieves are stealing the identities of people who have a job and have not filed for unemployment benefits, according to New York state officials.
Thieves are stealing the identities of people who have a job and have not filed for unemployment benefits, according to New York state officials.
COVID-19 in New York: 1 year later, a changed city and world
New York reported its first novel coronavirus infection on March 1, 2020. What a difference a year makes.
New York reported its first novel coronavirus infection on March 1, 2020. What a difference a year makes.
US states are easing COVID-19 restrictions too early, medical experts say
With the U.S. vaccination drive picking up speed and a third formula on the way, states eager to reopen for business are easing coronavirus restrictions despite warnings from health experts that the outbreak is far from over and that moving too quickly could prolong the misery.
With the U.S. vaccination drive picking up speed and a third formula on the way, states eager to reopen for business are easing coronavirus restrictions despite warnings from health experts that the outbreak is far from over and that moving too quickly could prolong the misery.
Fauci says CDC working on guidelines for small gatherings among fully vaccinated people
During a Monday virtual press briefing, Dr. Anthony Fauci said small gatherings at home without masks are “low risk” as long as the people present have received both doses of their COVID-19 vaccine.
During a Monday virtual press briefing, Dr. Anthony Fauci said small gatherings at home without masks are “low risk” as long as the people present have received both doses of their COVID-19 vaccine.
Deal offers California school districts money to reopen classrooms
Under the deal announced Monday, school districts could receive up to $6.6 billion if they reopen classrooms by March 31. The proposal does not require staff and students to be vaccinated, and districts are not required to have agreements with teachers' unions.
Under the deal announced Monday, school districts could receive up to $6.6 billion if they reopen classrooms by March 31. The proposal does not require staff and students to be vaccinated, and districts are not required to have agreements with teachers' unions.