FDA to 'rapidly work toward' emergency use authorization of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will rapidly work toward finalization and issuance of an emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, according to a statement released by the government agency.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will rapidly work toward finalization and issuance of an emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, according to a statement released by the government agency.
Connecticut hospitals may get Pfizer vaccine in days
Gov. Ned Lamont said Thursday that Connecticut hospitals could begin receiving shipments of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine in less than a week.
Gov. Ned Lamont said Thursday that Connecticut hospitals could begin receiving shipments of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine in less than a week.
CDC predicts up to 362K American COVID-19 deaths by beginning of January
According to Johns Hopkins University, the U.S. recorded 3,124 deaths Wednesday, the highest one-day total yet and more than the 2,500 Americans who died on D-Day in World War II.
According to Johns Hopkins University, the U.S. recorded 3,124 deaths Wednesday, the highest one-day total yet and more than the 2,500 Americans who died on D-Day in World War II.
New York hospitalizations surge as vaccine nears approval
The governor said that 5,164 coronavirus patients were in hospitals on Wednesday, a net gain of 171 from the day before.
The governor said that 5,164 coronavirus patients were in hospitals on Wednesday, a net gain of 171 from the day before.
US advisory panel OKs Pfizer vaccine in last step before FDA approval
The U.S. government advisory panel tasked with endorsing or rejecting large-scale use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine has voted to officially give its stamp of approval Thursday.
The U.S. government advisory panel tasked with endorsing or rejecting large-scale use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine has voted to officially give its stamp of approval Thursday.
Oregon suspends family doctor’s license after refusal to wear mask
The Oregon Medical Board has suspended the medical license of a doctor who said at a pro-Trump rally that he doesn't wear a mask at his Dallas, Oregon, clinic.
The Oregon Medical Board has suspended the medical license of a doctor who said at a pro-Trump rally that he doesn't wear a mask at his Dallas, Oregon, clinic.
Unemployment claims jump to 853,000 amid resurgence of COVID-19
The number of people applying for unemployment aid jumped last week to 853,000, the most since September, evidence that some companies are cutting more jobs as new virus cases spiral higher.
The number of people applying for unemployment aid jumped last week to 853,000, the most since September, evidence that some companies are cutting more jobs as new virus cases spiral higher.
Wednesday was one of the deadliest days in American history, topping D-Day, 9/11
Just when the U.S. appears on the verge of rolling out a COVID-19 vaccine, the numbers have become gloomier than ever: Over 3,000 American deaths in a single day, more than on D-Day or 9/11. One million new cases in the span of five days. More than 106,000 people in the hospital.
Just when the U.S. appears on the verge of rolling out a COVID-19 vaccine, the numbers have become gloomier than ever: Over 3,000 American deaths in a single day, more than on D-Day or 9/11. One million new cases in the span of five days. More than 106,000 people in the hospital.
Surgeon general suggests getting tested 3-5 days after each gathering without masks
The United States Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams suggested on Twitter that those who are gathering outside their household without masks should get tested 3-5 days after each gathering.
The United States Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams suggested on Twitter that those who are gathering outside their household without masks should get tested 3-5 days after each gathering.
Funeral set for New York state trooper who died from 9/11 illness
Trooper Jennifer Czarnecki, a 20-year veteran of the State Police, died on Saturday.
Trooper Jennifer Czarnecki, a 20-year veteran of the State Police, died on Saturday.
Sky News anchor suspended for throwing birthday party
British broadcaster Sky News has taken one of its leading news anchors off the air for six months after she threw a birthday party that violated coronavirus restrictions.
British broadcaster Sky News has taken one of its leading news anchors off the air for six months after she threw a birthday party that violated coronavirus restrictions.
Fears and tension mount for commuters still heading into work
As the coronavirus rages across the U.S., grocery workers, health care professionals, university staffers, cleaning crews and others who don’t have the option to work from home must weigh safety against affordability when deciding how best to commute to their jobs.
As the coronavirus rages across the U.S., grocery workers, health care professionals, university staffers, cleaning crews and others who don’t have the option to work from home must weigh safety against affordability when deciding how best to commute to their jobs.
More California counties on lockdown as COVID-19 skyrockets
California’s coronavirus surge has caused so many hospitalizations and deaths that the numbers brought usually stoic public health officers in major metropolitan areas to pleas — and even near to tears — as they urged people to heed safety rules.
California’s coronavirus surge has caused so many hospitalizations and deaths that the numbers brought usually stoic public health officers in major metropolitan areas to pleas — and even near to tears — as they urged people to heed safety rules.
Yellow cab caravan heads to Washington to plead for pandemic aid
Yellow cab drivers began a caravan from Lower Manhattan to Washington, D.C. Thursday to demand legislators provide another stimulus for drivers.
Yellow cab drivers began a caravan from Lower Manhattan to Washington, D.C. Thursday to demand legislators provide another stimulus for drivers.
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf tests positive for COVID-19, says he has no symptoms
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf says he is isolating at home after testing positive for COVID-19.
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf says he is isolating at home after testing positive for COVID-19.
Can I stop wearing a mask after getting a coronavirus vaccine?
Even after COVID-19 vaccinations start in the U.S., masks and social distancing will be recommended for some time.
Even after COVID-19 vaccinations start in the U.S., masks and social distancing will be recommended for some time.
COVID projections in NJ show more cases, hospitalizations than spring peak
New Jersey's governor warns that a peak for the coronavirus might not happen until mid-January with up to 12,500 cases a day in the state.
New Jersey's governor warns that a peak for the coronavirus might not happen until mid-January with up to 12,500 cases a day in the state.
New York legislation could make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory
The state's Health Department would have the power to mandate vaccination if New Yorkers aren't developing "sufficient immunity."
The state's Health Department would have the power to mandate vaccination if New Yorkers aren't developing "sufficient immunity."
Pandemic stresses hospitals as New York awaits vaccine
The pandemic is putting more patients into hospitals across New York, including on Staten Island. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the state is eagerly awaiting a vaccine.
The pandemic is putting more patients into hospitals across New York, including on Staten Island. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the state is eagerly awaiting a vaccine.
US breaks record for single-day COVID-19 deaths with more than 3,000
The record-breaking death toll came one day after the U.S. surpassed 15 million coronavirus cases.
The record-breaking death toll came one day after the U.S. surpassed 15 million coronavirus cases.