9 things to know about COVID-19 vaccination

The widespread availability of the COVID-19 vaccine is expected by the middle of 2021.

Biden, Harris, Trump, Pence should get coronavirus vaccine as soon as possible, Fauci says

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, suggested that both President-elect Joe Biden and current President Donald Trump should get vaccinated for the coronavirus as soon as possible.

Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, African American scientist, credited for key work on coronavirus vaccine

Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett earned her place in the history books for her pivotal work in producing one of the first coronavirus vaccines that could pave the way to ending the global COVID-19 pandemic.

NY passes 28,000 deaths from coronavirus

New York has passed 28,000 deaths that are related to coronavirus according to new statistics released by the governor.

Supreme Court orders NJ to reexamine religious services restrictions

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered lower federal courts in Colorado and New Jersey to reexamine state restrictions on indoor religious services

Over-the-counter COVID-19 home test approved by FDA

The first home test for COVID-19 that doesn't require a prescription will soon be on U.S. store shelves.

IRS warns of scam texts claiming to send fake stimulus check

The Internal Revenue Service is warning of a text sent out by scammers claiming to have access to a $1,200 stimulus check in exchange for personal bank information.

Husband and wife who taught in Grand Prairie ISD die of COVID-19

Family members said Paul and Rose Mary Blackwell both died Sunday because of COVID-19. They were teachers in the Grand Prairie school district.

US surpasses 300,000 COVID-19 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins

More than 300,000 Americans have now died from the novel coronavirus as the country faces record-high daily case and death averages, representing one-third of all global cases.

Vaccine allergic reactions are rare and short-lived, experts say

British regulators are looking into reports of allergic reactions in two people who got the new Pfizer coronavirus vaccine this week. In the meantime, they've told people with a history of serious allergic reactions to skip the shots.

Indoor dining ban takes effect in New York City

The indoor dining ban took effect Monday and is expected to continue for at least two weeks. 

'Christmas cliff' looms for millions of Americans on the verge of losing their unemployment benefits

It’s being called the “Christmas Cliff.” On Dec. 26, millions of Americans are set to lose their unemployment benefits amid the coronavirus pandemic, adding another layer of stress for those who are jobless this holiday.