Thailand, Philippines sign for AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
Thailand on Friday signed a $200 million deal to procure 26 million doses of a trial coronavirus vaccine developed by pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca in collaboration with Oxford University. It is expected to be delivered in mid-2021.
Thailand on Friday signed a $200 million deal to procure 26 million doses of a trial coronavirus vaccine developed by pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca in collaboration with Oxford University. It is expected to be delivered in mid-2021.
Supreme Court blocks New York's pandemic limits on houses of worship
In a 5-4 vote, the high court barred New York from enforcing certain attendance limits at houses of worship in so-called COVID-19 hot spots.
In a 5-4 vote, the high court barred New York from enforcing certain attendance limits at houses of worship in so-called COVID-19 hot spots.
Cuomo: Winter virus plan will factor in hospitalizations, ICU beds
New York will continue using the approach of micro clusters to hone in on small geographic areas where virus cases are a particular problem.
New York will continue using the approach of micro clusters to hone in on small geographic areas where virus cases are a particular problem.
Victoria, Australia eliminates COVID-19 after border closure, going 28 days with 0 new infections
Victoria is celebrating tamping down the COVID-19 virus with it’s 28th consecutive day without a new infection, according to health and human services.
Victoria is celebrating tamping down the COVID-19 virus with it’s 28th consecutive day without a new infection, according to health and human services.
New model projects US COVID-19 cases could double in 2 months
A new model from a study conducted by Washington University in St. Louis projects that if the U.S. continues handling the pandemic as it has, cases could double in just two months.
A new model from a study conducted by Washington University in St. Louis projects that if the U.S. continues handling the pandemic as it has, cases could double in just two months.
1 in 10 Americans did not have enough food to eat last week, according to the US Census Bureau
As people continue to lose jobs in a crippled economy during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the uncertainty of providing food for a full household only adds to the stress.
As people continue to lose jobs in a crippled economy during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the uncertainty of providing food for a full household only adds to the stress.
Millions of Americans face eviction at year's end as coronavirus cases surge
More than 5.8M adults say they are somewhat to very likely to face eviction or foreclosure.
More than 5.8M adults say they are somewhat to very likely to face eviction or foreclosure.
Report: Washington liquor agents confronted after bar refuses to follow COVID-19 restrictions
A standoff is intensifying between Washington state and a Tri-Cities bar that refuses to follow COVID-19 restrictions.
A standoff is intensifying between Washington state and a Tri-Cities bar that refuses to follow COVID-19 restrictions.
Meghan Markle talks 'unbearable grief' after revealing she suffered miscarriage
Meghan Markle revealed she suffered a miscarriage in an opinion article published in the New York Times on Wednesday.
Meghan Markle revealed she suffered a miscarriage in an opinion article published in the New York Times on Wednesday.
Time's Person of the Year nominees include politicians, celebrities -- and medical workers
Politicians, celebrities and medical workers are among the newsmakers nominated for Time magazine's 2020 Person of the Year, the magazine announced.
Politicians, celebrities and medical workers are among the newsmakers nominated for Time magazine's 2020 Person of the Year, the magazine announced.
Defying warnings, millions in the US travel for Thanksgiving
Millions of Americans are taking to the skies and hitting the road ahead of Thanksgiving at the risk of pouring gasoline on the coronavirus fire.
Millions of Americans are taking to the skies and hitting the road ahead of Thanksgiving at the risk of pouring gasoline on the coronavirus fire.
Pentagon switches troops' Thanksgiving meals to 'grab-and-go' takeout, halts dining hall feasts amid pandemic
U.S. military troops deployed overseas will enjoy more than 250,000 pounds of Thanksgiving food in a “grab-and-go” fashion, as the Department of Defense does away with traditional holiday gatherings in dining halls to prevent the spread of the coronavirus among service members.
U.S. military troops deployed overseas will enjoy more than 250,000 pounds of Thanksgiving food in a “grab-and-go” fashion, as the Department of Defense does away with traditional holiday gatherings in dining halls to prevent the spread of the coronavirus among service members.
Couple sends cardboard cut-out of themselves to grandkids for holidays
Missy and Barry Buchanan created life-sized cardboard cut-outs of themselves and sent them to their grandchildren in Texas and California ahead of the holidays.
Missy and Barry Buchanan created life-sized cardboard cut-outs of themselves and sent them to their grandchildren in Texas and California ahead of the holidays.
Denver mayor encouraged virtual Thanksgiving before flying to Mississippi for holiday
Despite his own warnings about traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock reportedly boarded a plane to Houston Wednesday, as the Colorado capital sees a record spike in coronavirus cases.
Despite his own warnings about traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock reportedly boarded a plane to Houston Wednesday, as the Colorado capital sees a record spike in coronavirus cases.
Americans should be warned of coronavirus vaccine side effects, medical experts say
While promising coronavirus vaccine candidates could aid in bringing the pandemic to its heels, doctors recommended to federal health officials this week that those who eventually receive the long-awaited jab should be wary of the side effects — such as body aches and bad headaches — so they will return for the second dose.
While promising coronavirus vaccine candidates could aid in bringing the pandemic to its heels, doctors recommended to federal health officials this week that those who eventually receive the long-awaited jab should be wary of the side effects — such as body aches and bad headaches — so they will return for the second dose.
Coronavirus cases in US may be 8 times higher than previously reported, CDC warns
The spread of the coronavirus in the U.S. may be worse than was previously known.
The spread of the coronavirus in the U.S. may be worse than was previously known.
Dead mink rise from their graves in Denmark
Danish authorities say the gases from the decaying bodies of the culled mammals are pushing them to the surface.
Danish authorities say the gases from the decaying bodies of the culled mammals are pushing them to the surface.
Newark stay-at-home advisory goes into effect
A 10-day stay-at-home advisory is underway in New Jersey's largest city.
A 10-day stay-at-home advisory is underway in New Jersey's largest city.
‘This is what you’ll see’: Doctor simulates dying COVID-19 patient’s point of view
A Missouri doctor shared sobering video that simulates the point of view of a dying COVID-19 patient who is about to intubated for a ventilator.
A Missouri doctor shared sobering video that simulates the point of view of a dying COVID-19 patient who is about to intubated for a ventilator.
Health department warns: ‘Thanksgiving leftovers won’t taste good if you’re on a ventilator’
The health department released a series of posts ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday with attention-grabbing pictures and captions.
The health department released a series of posts ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday with attention-grabbing pictures and captions.